In 2025, fluctuating lumber prices and evolving retail trends—from e-commerce surges to shifting seasonal demands—are reshaping the pallet supply chain. Understanding these changes is crucial for ensuring supply chain resilience.

Explore the efforts of the US government in critical mineral stockpiling and the challenges involved in securing these vital materials.

Read the key takeaways from a recent conversation on Fast Forward podcast with Vedanta Resources CEO, Deshnee Naidoo, and Andrea Hotter

Investor mogul Wilbur L. Ross, who served as US Secretary of Commerce in President Trump’s first term, discussed the potential impact of the Supreme Court’s decision in a case brought against tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) during an exclusive interview with Fastmarkets on Tuesday November 11.

DEFRA has announced new legislation to prohibit the sale and supply of plastic-containing wet wipes across the UK starting May 2027.

Brazil’s boxboard prices stayed flat from October to November 2025. Low demand and surplus imports pressured buyers to seek discounts, with future prices hinging on tariffs and global supply.

The EU plans to limit aluminium scrap exports by 2026 to support domestic industries and bolster recycling efforts.

Explore how Latin America & Argentina are emerging as key players in critical minerals with a focus on copper and lithium mining investments.

Learn about the impact of stricter regulations on the steel trade in the UAE and the shift towards Net-Zero Steel.

Russian aluminium producer Rusal is making a calculated entry into the East African market, going into partnership with Ethiopia’s sovereign wealth fund to build an aluminium smelter with capacity for 500,000 tonnes per year