Potash
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The potash market has been disrupted from its traditional trade flows and typically slow-moving price cycles, affected by new entrants, new mines, military conflicts and political tensions in countries that either produce or consume some of the largest quantities of potash in the world. The need for accurate insight and data is more acute than ever.
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Jordan’s APC eyes potash growth in Europe
Jordan’s APC eyes potash growth in Europe
London, 11 September (Argus) — Jordanian potash producer APC has established a new European subsidiary in Zug, Switzerland — APC Trading and Logistics Europe (APC Europe) — to help strengthen and expand its presence in the European market. The producer aims to increase sales volumes to Europe and enhance its customer service through the new entity, which will manage all stages of sales and logistics including storage, handling, re-shipping and distribution. It has rented storage facilities at Antwerp in Belgium and Terneuzen in the Netherlands to facilitate this. From these ports, the company can re-ship and distribute its products to customers across Europe, including those in France, Spain, the UK, Ireland, Benelux and eastern Europe using small vessels, river barges and trucks. Additionally, APC has been able to facilitate transshipment operations through these ports to reach even more customers. APC is already working with major buyers in north and northwest Europe, and has also developed a new European-standard potash grade to meet the specific customer needs. APC chief executive Dr Maen Nsour emphasised that its new logistical arrangements have meant that the producer can now benefit from shipping large volumes at lower freight costs compared with using smaller vessels, which were typically costlier and more difficult to source. In early September, APC Europe shipped its largest vessel of potash to Europe on the MV Draftvader , which was loaded with 54,800t of fine, standard and granular MOP for Belgium and the Netherlands. Vessel tracking data show that the vessel left Aqaba on 3 September. APC Europe plans to eventually expand its reach to southern Europe, in collaboration with partners such as the Arab Fertilizers and Chemicals Industries Company. The establishment of APC Europe shows the company's commitment to the continent. APC has been steadily growing its presence in Europe in recent years and has been diversifying its product portfolio to expand into new markets. APC chairman Eng. Shihadeh Abu Hdaib noted the importance of the European market as it would help to mitigate risks associated with the current volatile geopolitical climate, and balance the company's global sales. Increased disturbances to commercial shipping in the Red Sea since late 2023 have probably encouraged the company to pivot its focus more to the west. APC loads all of its potash from Aqaba in the northern part of the Red Sea, and freight rates have surged for vessels traversing the Red Sea as a result. Abu Hdaib also highlighted that its traditional markets have been facing strong price competition because of changes in global trade routes, which also led the company to strategically expand to new markets and regions. By Julia Campbell Send comments and request more information at feedback@argusmedia.com Copyright © 2024. Argus Media group . All rights reserved.
China’s Zangge plans end-2024 start on Laos MOP plant
China’s Zangge plans end-2024 start on Laos MOP plant
Singapore, 4 September (Argus) — Chinese MOP producer Zangge expects to start construction of its 2mn t/yr plant in Laos by the end of this year. The first 1mn t/yr phase is expected to be completed by the end of 2026, followed by exports in early 2027. The second phase of similar capacity is likely to start construction in 2027 and be completed in the second half of 2028. Zangge will become the third Chinese-backed potash producer in Laos after Lao Kaiyuan and Asia Potash. Zangge will also produce 60pc white powder/crystal MOP and red granular MOP, targeting markets in China and southeast Asia. Its mining area is situated in the Xaythany and Paknguem counties in Vientiane, Laos with a total mining area of nearly 400km². By Huijun Yao Send comments and request more information at feedback@argusmedia.com Copyright © 2024. Argus Media group . All rights reserved.
Taiwan’s TFC awards MOP buy tender for 4Q shipment
Taiwan’s TFC awards MOP buy tender for 4Q shipment
London, 2 September (Argus) — Producer Taiwan Fertilizer (TFC) has awarded its 27 August buy tender for the fourth-quarter shipment of 30,000t of standard MOP within a range of $290-300/t cfr. The cargo will be shipped to Taichung port, and suppliers' offers were in the $295-320/t cfr range. The tender was issued in the week to 21 August. The producer last bought standard MOP in early April, paying around $300/t cfr for an end-June delivery of 30,000t. By Nykole King Send comments and request more information at feedback@argusmedia.com Copyright © 2024. Argus Media group . All rights reserved.
Order ending Canadian rail work stoppage appealed
Order ending Canadian rail work stoppage appealed
Washington, 30 August (Argus) — A Canadian rail employees union is appealing federal government orders that last week forced the resumption of rail service and sent the union and two railroads to binding arbitration. The Teamsters Canada Rail Conference (TCRC) filed an appeal with the Federal Court of Appeal on Thursday, challenging labour minister Steven MacKinnon's order ending the work stoppage and sending the parties to binding arbitration under the Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB). The union also appealed CIRB's 24 August decision upholding that order . "These decisions, if left unchallenged, set a dangerous precedent where a single politician can bust a union at will," union president Paul Boucher said. Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) declined to comment on the appeal, saying only that "operations continue and recovery is progressing well." Canadian National (CN) did not address the appeal directly but said it is prepared to participate in binding arbitration. "While that process is ongoing, we are focusing on our recovery plan and powering the economy," CN said. MacKinnon's 22 August order ended the work stoppage less than 18 hours after the union launched a strike at CPKC, while CPKC and CN locked out union members . The work stoppage froze ongoing rail operations, even though shipments of hazardous materials and other products had already ceased. The union subsequently notified CN that members would go on strike on 26 August. That strike was averted by the CIRB ruling on MacKinnon's order. By Abby Caplan Send comments and request more information at feedback@argusmedia.com Copyright © 2024. Argus Media group . All rights reserved.
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