Sustainable packaging is no longer a mere trend; it’s an essential cornerstone of modern consumerism. Consumers are increasingly demanding eco-friendly solutions. Aluminium has emerged as a front-runner. It has revolutionised how brands present their products. Its advantages are manifold, from protection to aesthetics. This makes aluminium a vital part of modern branding. Unlike other materials, […]
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Less waste, more greens: Advantages of aluminium in sustainable packaging
It is estimated that 95 per cent of a product’s environmental impact is caused by its packaging. As sustainability practices are becoming an integral part of modern business and manufacturing, it is time to focus on making eco-friendly packaging, which is good for the product and the environment. Talking about sustainable packaging brings us to […]
Continue readingSustainability in motion: Aluminium’s path to the low-carbon world
The aluminium industry—a cornerstone of modern infrastructure and technology—is now at a critical juncture. Global demand for aluminium is set to increase by nearly 40 per cent by 2030 1. Thus, the industry faces the dual challenge of scaling production while cutting carbon emissions. Is it possible for the industry to make profits while helping […]
Continue readingGeopolitical crises and the global aluminium industry: Uncertain waters
The aluminium industry is a bedrock of modern manufacturing and infrastructure. Everything from automobiles to electronics to green energy to humble soda cans depends on this metal. However, geopolitical crises are disrupting this market. These crises include the Russia-Ukraine conflict, the Red Sea Shipping crisis, rising tensions in the South China Sea, protectionism, and many […]
Continue readingRegulations and tariffs distorting the global aluminium trade
The global aluminium industry operates as a vast and intricate ecosystem, where even the smallest regulatory adjustments can set off chain reactions that ripple throughout the entire value chain. Governments hold considerable sway over the industry’s trajectory, from energy policies to trade tariffs. Any such decision made by governments can send shockwaves that reverberate among […]
Continue readingThe Red Sea crisis is changing the contours of the aluminium trade
The chaos brewing in the Red Sea seriously affects the global aluminium market. Militant attacks on ships passing through the Red Sea and Bab-el-Mandeb Strait are throwing off the balance of trade between Europe and Asia. This mess forces ships to ditch the usual Suez Canal route and take the long, pricey route around the […]
Continue readingThe regulatory swamp: An analysis of regulations and tariffs affecting the global aluminium industry
The global aluminium industry is like a complex ecosystem, where the slightest regulatory shift can send cascading effects throughout the entire value chain. Governments wield enormous influence over the industry’s trajectory, from energy policies to trade tariffs. Each decision made by governments worldwide can send ripples throughout the entire aluminium producers and consumers’ network. This […]
Continue readingHow is the Red Sea crisis impacting global aluminium trade routes?
The unrelenting spate of attacks on commercial vessels navigating through the Red Sea has sent shockwaves through the global aluminium market, causing massive disruptions in commodity trade routes. This crisis, the ever-escalating tensions, the knock-on supply chain issues, and the multifold rise in maritime shipping insurance premiums have forced a major reorganisation in the industry, […]
Continue readingChallenges and ways to decarbonise the aluminium value chain
Aluminium is a crucial element contributing to the development of modern technologies focusing on energy transition. It is also the reason behind the emission of greenhouse gases (GHGs) worldwide. The International Energy Agency (IEA) has reported that aluminium production alone contributes around 3 per cent of the GHG emissions (around 270 tonnes). The clean energy […]
Continue readingAluminium supply chain: Challenges and ways to overcome them
The exceptional features of aluminium make it an excellent choice for manufacturing various products ranging from household items to aerospace. If we talk about only the transportation sector, the automotive lightweight material market is anticipated to reach US$ 99.3 billion by 2025. This metal is by far the best option to construct long-distance power lines. […]
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