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TCC Donates Binoculars for Environmental Education Programs
The Chemical Company recently donated 100 pairs of binoculars to several local nonprofit organizations. One of these organizations includes Save The Bay, a RI-based nonprofit


FSC – What’s a Fuel Surcharge, why does it matter, and why is making freight so expensive?
A Fuel Surcharge—commonly referred to as an FSC—is defined by Flexport as a fee assessed by a carrier to account for regional or seasonal advantages


Russian Sanctions Cause Market Uncertainty
Worldwide industries are facing unprecedented times as uncertainty rises around the longevity of Russian sanctions. Businesses are drawing up long, medium, and short-term plans for


Price of Oil Fluctuates with Geopolitical Trends
After oil prices skyrocketed to three-digits adding up to about $140 per barrel, U.S. oil dropped more than 8%, breaking below $100 per barrel. Senior


Unprecedented Economic Trends for March
March 2022’s economic trends are unlike anything America has witnessed before. The number of unemployed individuals rose to 227,000, while employers are desperate to fill


Chemistry Could be the Solution to Better Infrastructure
The chemical industry is in an auspicious position to lend a hand in helping to achieve an ambitious agenda to build a better America. Chemistry


US Becomes World’s Leading Exporter of LNG
Following Europe’s energy crisis and China’s shortages, the United States has become the world’s leading exporter of liquefied natural gas (LNG). Only shipping their first


Green Initiatives May Contribute to Inflation
“Going Green” may mean adding to consumer costs when it comes to the shipping industry. According to the International Energy Agency, international shipping was responsible
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“Regulatory Trends in the Chemical Industry” | The View, Podcast Edition – Episode 067
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January 2022 – “New Year, Same Supply Issues” | The View, Podcast Edition – Episode 066
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December 2021 – “2021 Recap & 2022 Predictions” | The View, Podcast Edition – Episode 065
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November 2021 – “Preparing for Year End & Q1 2022 ” | The View, Podcast Edition – Episode 064
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October 2021 – “Ocean Freight Prices…Decreasing?” | The View, Podcast Edition – Episode 063
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Diaz Trade Law Mini-Series Part 3/3 – Duties, Anti-Dumping and More! | The View from Jamestown, Episode 062
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Diaz Trade Law Mini-Series Part 2/3 – Exporting 101 | The View from Jamestown, Episode 061
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Diaz Trade Law Mini-Series Part 1/3 – Importing 101 | The View from Jamestown, Episode 060
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