Supply Chain.
EUDR Compliance for Cocoa Imports: A Geolocation Walkthrough
Geolocation polygons, 2020-12-31 cut-off, due-diligence statements. What the EU Deforestation Regulation actually requires from cocoa importers — and what slips most teams.
Antimony Procurement Diligence 2026: Pre-Q3 Buyer Checklist
Antimony trioxide breached $25,000/MT in Q1 2026 and licensed Chinese cargoes run 60–90 days behind. Practical sourcing diligence for procurement teams.
Refined Petroleum Supply Chains: Pakistan, Nigeria, East Africa
Pakistan 8-10 Mt/yr refined imports, EN 590 vs ASTM D975 diesel specs, Dangote ramp shifting Nigerian flows. The structural supply chain that delivers diesel and jet to the buyer.
Copper Supply Chain 2026: Surplus, Tightness, Logistics
Spot TC/RC near zero. Chinese smelter utilisation under 75%. Red Sea disruptions adding 10–14 days to Asia-Europe transit. The procurement implications.
Metal-Ore Supply Chain 2026: Five Disruptions for Traders
Red Sea reroute + Panama Canal restrictions + MOFCOM licensing + CSRD reporting + smelter capacity surplus. The five disruptions traders actually navigate.