International Cement Review magazine archive
The December 1989 year-end issue assesses how political and economic change affected the global cement industry. Its sections review world production and consumption, the US cement market, seaborne cement trades, bulk-carrier freight rates and international steam-coal supply and pricing.
In this issue
Explore the December 1989 issue of International Cement Review, the leading magazine for the global cement industry. Browse cement industry news, expert market analysis, regional reports, plant projects and technical articles covering cement production, equipment, processes and technology.
Section 1: Summary and conclusions
A review of the political and economic changes of 1989 and their repercussions for the global cement industry.
Section 2: Cement production and consumption
World cement production and consumption are analysed, with particular attention to the European industry.
Section 3: The US cement industry
US cement consumption and import levels are assessed as both move towards a marginal decline in 1989.
Section 4: Seaborne cement trades
An analysis of the major seaborne cement trades and developments during 1988 and 1989.
Section 5: Shipping freight markets
Bulk-carrier freight rates are reviewed for their effect on long-haul cement trades and landed-cost competitiveness.
Section 6: Steam-coal markets
An analysis of global steam-coal supply, pricing and trade, including Australian, Colombian, US, Russian and petroleum-coke sources for cement producers.