The Chemical Procurement Playbook for H2 2026: Ten Decisions Every Professional Must Make This Week

Iranian-Flagged Vessels Still Moving: What Their Transits Signal

Despite heightened tensions in the Persian Gulf, Iranian-flagged ships continue to navigate key maritime corridors. Their persistent presence offers clues about regional shipping resilience, chemical logistics, and the evolving power dynamics of global supply chains.

EU Tariffs on Russian Fertilizer Redirect Global Trade Flows

The European Union’s new customs duties on Russian nitrogen, phosphate, and potash have forced farmers and traders worldwide to rethink sourcing, logistics, and pricing strategies. This article explores how the tariffs are reshaping global fertilizer markets, freight routes, and procurement decisions across the agricultural supply chain.

The Deloitte Investment Attractiveness Index: Which Countries Are Rated as Top Chemical Investment Destinations

Choosing where to build a chemical plant has become significantly more complex than comparing feedstock costs alone. Modern investment decisions balance economics, logistics, regulation, infrastructure and geopolitical resilience. Understanding these factors helps procurement professionals anticipate where future global chemical capacity is most likely to be built.

The 22,500 Mariners Stranded in the Gulf: What the Hormuz Human Cost Means for Chemical Procurement

More than 22,500 mariners remain stuck on over 1,550 vessels in the Persian Gulf, a human crisis behind every delayed chemical shipment. For procurement teams sourcing from Gulf producers, this is no longer a distant headline but a direct line item in supply chain risk.

Global Fertilizer Watch: Five Market Shifts Reshaping Procurement Decisions in 2026–2029

Chemical Price Reversal 2026: Why Fertilizer Prices Fell Before Hormuz Reopened

In early 2026 the global chemical market saw a dramatic price spike during the Hormuz crisis, only to reverse course by April even before shipping lanes fully reopened. This article dissects the panic‑driven surge, the factors that triggered the drop, and the procurement intelligence lessons that can help buyers mitigate volatility.