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ICR November examines Türkiye’s cement sector and emerging carbon market. Experts explore AI in maintenance, fuels and haulage, plus greener cement shipping.
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Explore the November 2026 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.
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Turkish cement goes greener
TÜRKÇIMENTO examines how reconstruction, export opportunities and investment in low-carbon production are shaping Türkiye’s cement sector.
Türkiye’s carbon market takes shape
TÜRKÇIMENTO explores how Türkiye’s emerging carbon market and the EU CBAM could affect export costs, competitiveness and investment in decarbonisation.
Building on Iraqi foundations
After a rapid transition towards self-sufficiency, Iraq's cement industry is now searching for export opportunities while prioritising decarbonisation investments.
Çimsa’s CAC bridge to building materials
The strength and durability of CAC is creating opportunities for higher-value applications.
EPCC Line 5: raising the bar in Saudi Arabia
How a new 10,000tpd line integrates automation and environmental controls to improve energy efficiency.
Towards greener, smarter cement and clinker logistics
Henan SRON Silo reviews the main transportation modes, and emerging technologies for clinker and cement.
Designing the next short-sea cement carrier
The most efficient cement carrier is not necessarily the largest, explains Conoship.
Beyond the freight rate
Assessing the true cost of shipping cement and clinker.
The wait for cement is over
Axians on how slot planning, intelligent truck queuing and real-time data can help producers improve efficiency.
Digitalising electrical maintenance at Kar Najaf
Najaf Cement's digital maintenance platform manages over 1085 electrical assets and streamlines workflows.
Smarter fuels, cleaner cement: the AI advantage
Pixelabs reveals how AI-powered analysis can support real-time alternative fuel management.
Autonomous electric haulage across three TCC mines
TCC discusses the engineering challenges of implementing autonomous shaulage at three limestone quarries.
From rule-based control to self-learning AI
De-Velop considers the cement industry’s transition from fixed rules to self-learning systems.
Understanding fibreglass filter bag performance
Juna AI on how agentic AI can help plants cut electricity costs by analysing energy use and shifting mill operations.
Advances in mechanochemical activation
Dr Michael Clark on an alternative to calcination.
Ternary blends with fly ash
The combination of fly ash and limestone offers a promising route to lower-clinker cement, says Arthur Harrisson.
Global aggregates – essential, resilient and sustainable
GAIN’s latest aggregates data highlights industry resilience and prospects for renewed demand growth towards 2030.
Pioneering carbon capture in sustainable aggregates
OCO’s patented processes produce a manufactured limestone, capturing and sequestering CO2.
From waste to aggregate
Heidelberg Materials UK on the capabilities and benefits of its waste recycling wash plant.
The push for energy security in Africa’s cement industry
Wärtsilä Energy's power plants offer reliability and scalability while supporting the integration of renewable energy.
Cemento Cruz Azul gears up for the future
MAAG's recent project to replace a CPU-38 gearbox at Cemento Cruz Azul’s Hidalgo plant in Mexico.
New orders
WEG's motor-monitoring system, Conch and Huawei's AI team-up, and Sinoma's RAK silo contract.
Product news
Magotteaux mill liners, Aerzen's Delta-Hybrid blowers and ABB's dust monitoring solution all feature.