Cement News from International Cement Review
First Graphene announces third trial at Breedon
First Graphene will start the third trial of its PureGRAPH-CEM ® under full-scale production conditions at the UK’s largest cement producer, Breedon Cement . Following the start of the trial in the 1QFY24-25, the company expects to produce up to 1000t of graphene-enhanced cement at Breedon’s Hope Cement Works in Derbyshire, UK. The new product is based on a PureGRAPH ® grade with a part...
Closure of The Board of Cement & Concrete SA
The Board of Cement & Concrete SA (CCSA) has closed its non-profit organisation and been de-registered from the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) in line with its Memorandum of Incorporation (MOI). Since its initial establishment 86 years ago (in 1938) as the Concrete Association of South Africa, this industry body has transitioned and gone through numerous name changes ...
Turkey exports to Georgia up 7% in 1Q24
Turkey has increased its exports of cement products to Georgia by 6.8 per cent YoY to US$17m in the January-March 2024 period, according to the country’s Trade Ministry. However, exports to global markets were down by 7.4 per cent YoY to US$1.1bn in the 1Q24. In March alone, cement product exports to Georgia were up 4.4 per cent YoY to US$7.6m. On a global scale Turkey’s exports were down 1....
- Botswana to restrict cement imports
- Pakistan's cement/clinker exports rose 33% in the 9MFY23-24
- Bangladesh likely to break cement export target in 12MFY23-24
- Think tank to promote industrialisation in Pakistan
- Carbon markets tested EUR50 before correcting 20% higher – political uncertainty in EU and US main drivers
USG Supramax rates seeing end-of-month decrease
By Brannvoll ApS, Denmark It was a positive start to the month for Supramax shipowners in the USG region. The rates were increasing on fronthaul routes on the back of the tight tonnage supply for prompt dates in the area. Meanwhile, the transatlantic segment looked quiet, and rates were flat. In the middle of the month, the market started being in stand-off. Quite a few fresh cargoes were a...
- Supramax rates fell significantly on all routes amid slow start to the year
- High volatility in USG Supramax/Ultramax markets
- USG Supramax market skyrocketing as demand/supply plays in owners’ favour and congestion impacts Panama Canal
- Freight rates rise again on increased petcoke and grain demand
- After dip, freight rates seen stable to slightly higher