https://sourzi.com/blog Sourzi trade intelligence on US-China chemicals, tariffs, port logistics, and supplier diligence. Written from Shanghai Pudong with twenty years of factory-floor experience. en-us Sourzi sourcing@sourzi.com (Sourzi Editorial) sourcing@sourzi.com (Sourzi) Sat, 10 Oct 2026 10:45:10 GMT Astro 5 + custom Sourzi RSS endpoint https://sourzi.com/favicon.svg https://sourzi.com https://sourzi.com/blog/mdi-507-percent-anti-dumping-vanillin-wanhua-chemical-march-2026 https://sourzi.com/blog/mdi-507-percent-anti-dumping-vanillin-wanhua-chemical-march-2026 Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT 2026-06-06T00:00:00.000Z Explore the article's discussion of MDI and vanillin trade duties, with implications for chemical supplier selection, import costs and planning. Tariffs & Trade sourcing@sourzi.com (Sourzi Editorial) https://sourzi.com/blog/ustr-section-301-excess-capacity-forced-labor-chemical-tariff-risk-march-2026 https://sourzi.com/blog/ustr-section-301-excess-capacity-forced-labor-chemical-tariff-risk-march-2026 Fri, 13 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT 2026-05-03T00:00:00.000Z Explore Section 301 investigations into capacity and forced labour through their implications for chemical import exposure and procurement planning. Tariffs & Trade sourcing@sourzi.com (Sourzi Editorial) https://sourzi.com/blog/china-april-4-2025-rare-earth-controls-one-year-later-sourcing-march-2026 https://sourzi.com/blog/china-april-4-2025-rare-earth-controls-one-year-later-sourcing-march-2026 Thu, 05 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT 2026-10-10T00:00:00.000Z Review China's rare earth export controls through catalyst, magnet and specialty compound sourcing, including licences and supplier planning. Sourcing sourcing@sourzi.com (Sourzi Editorial) https://sourzi.com/blog/us-imports-china-308-billion-2025-supply-chain-diversification-vietnam-thailand-february-2026 https://sourzi.com/blog/us-imports-china-308-billion-2025-supply-chain-diversification-vietnam-thailand-february-2026 Sat, 28 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT 2026-06-06T00:00:00.000Z Explore US China import trends through chemical sourcing diversification, including Vietnam and Thailand alternatives and supplier matrix planning. Sourcing sourcing@sourzi.com (Sourzi Editorial) https://sourzi.com/blog/section-122-10-percent-tariff-chemical-exemptions-february-2026 https://sourzi.com/blog/section-122-10-percent-tariff-chemical-exemptions-february-2026 Fri, 27 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT 2026-05-03T00:00:00.000Z Explore the Section 122 tariff framework discussed in this article, including chemical exemptions and worked landed cost considerations for importers. Tariffs & Trade sourcing@sourzi.com (Sourzi Editorial) https://sourzi.com/blog/ieepa-tariff-refunds-175-billion-cbp-claims-chemical-importers-february-2026 https://sourzi.com/blog/ieepa-tariff-refunds-175-billion-cbp-claims-chemical-importers-february-2026 Wed, 25 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT 2026-05-03T00:00:00.000Z Explore the article's IEEPA tariff refund discussion, including chemical import records, claim preparation and duty reconciliation considerations. Finance sourcing@sourzi.com (Sourzi Editorial) https://sourzi.com/blog/scotus-ieepa-tariffs-killed-learning-resources-february-20-2026-ruling https://sourzi.com/blog/scotus-ieepa-tariffs-killed-learning-resources-february-20-2026-ruling Mon, 23 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT 2026-05-03T00:00:00.000Z Review the article's account of the IEEPA Supreme Court ruling and its implications for chemical import duties, entries and landed cost calculations. Tariffs & Trade sourcing@sourzi.com (Sourzi Editorial) https://sourzi.com/blog/china-supplier-quality-audit-2026-factory-verification-raw-material-january https://sourzi.com/blog/china-supplier-quality-audit-2026-factory-verification-raw-material-january Wed, 28 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT 2026-06-06T00:00:00.000Z Review chemical factory audit considerations for buyers assessing quality risks, supplier continuity and changes in customer demand in China. Sourcing sourcing@sourzi.com (Sourzi Editorial) https://sourzi.com/blog/ieepa-tariff-scotus-learning-resources-challenge-chemical-importer-january-2026 https://sourzi.com/blog/ieepa-tariff-scotus-learning-resources-challenge-chemical-importer-january-2026 Fri, 23 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT 2026-10-10T00:00:00.000Z Review the IEEPA court challenge through chemical tariff planning scenarios, including import duty exposure, entry records and potential refunds. Tariffs & Trade sourcing@sourzi.com (Sourzi Editorial) https://sourzi.com/blog/china-silver-export-controls-chemical-catalysts-alternative-sourcing-january-2026 https://sourzi.com/blog/china-silver-export-controls-chemical-catalysts-alternative-sourcing-january-2026 Mon, 19 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT 2026-05-03T00:00:00.000Z Explore silver supply considerations for catalysts, electronic paste and other industrial uses, with discussion of alternative sourcing markets. Compliance sourcing@sourzi.com (Sourzi Editorial) https://sourzi.com/blog/china-2025-trade-surplus-1-19-trillion-gacc-us-imports-drop-january-2026 https://sourzi.com/blog/china-2025-trade-surplus-1-19-trillion-gacc-us-imports-drop-january-2026 Thu, 15 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT 2026-05-03T00:00:00.000Z Explore China's 2025 trade data and what changing export destinations could mean for chemical factory capacity, supplier priorities and orders. Sourcing sourcing@sourzi.com (Sourzi Editorial) https://sourzi.com/blog/2026-china-chemical-import-playbook-tariff-tsca-imdg-december-2025 https://sourzi.com/blog/2026-china-chemical-import-playbook-tariff-tsca-imdg-december-2025 Mon, 29 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT 2026-05-03T00:00:00.000Z Plan chemical imports from China with a guide to tariff calculations, TSCA reporting, dangerous goods shipping and sourcing risks for 2026. Compliance sourcing@sourzi.com (Sourzi Editorial) https://sourzi.com/blog/shanghai-la-spot-below-2500-2026-chemical-freight-contracts-december-2025 https://sourzi.com/blog/shanghai-la-spot-below-2500-2026-chemical-freight-contracts-december-2025 Tue, 16 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT 2026-06-06T00:00:00.000Z Explore the article's approach to negotiating 2026 chemical freight contracts, including spot markets, carrier increases and longer term rate commitments. Finance sourcing@sourzi.com (Sourzi Editorial) https://sourzi.com/blog/freight-rates-two-year-low-cma-cgm-suez-one-trillion-surplus-december-2025-cornerstone https://sourzi.com/blog/freight-rates-two-year-low-cma-cgm-suez-one-trillion-surplus-december-2025-cornerstone 2026-10-10T00:00:00.000Z Explore container freight, Suez routing and China's trade trends through chemical sourcing considerations and landed cost planning for 2026. Logistics sourcing@sourzi.com (Sourzi Editorial) https://sourzi.com/blog/china-trade-surplus-one-trillion-gacc-asean-pivot-december-2025 https://sourzi.com/blog/china-trade-surplus-one-trillion-gacc-asean-pivot-december-2025 Wed, 10 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT 2026-06-06T00:00:00.000Z Explore China's trade surplus and changing export destinations through their implications for chemical supplier priorities and sourcing decisions. Sourcing sourcing@sourzi.com (Sourzi Editorial) https://sourzi.com/blog/cma-cgm-benjamin-franklin-suez-chemical-freight-2026-outlook https://sourzi.com/blog/cma-cgm-benjamin-franklin-suez-chemical-freight-2026-outlook 2026-10-09T00:00:00.000Z Review Suez and Cape of Good Hope routing considerations for chemical freight, including carrier choices, dangerous goods and budget planning. Logistics sourcing@sourzi.com (Sourzi Editorial) https://sourzi.com/blog/epa-pfas-reporting-de-minimis-0-1-percent-tsca-section-8-november-2025 https://sourzi.com/blog/epa-pfas-reporting-de-minimis-0-1-percent-tsca-section-8-november-2025 Wed, 26 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT 2026-06-06T00:00:00.000Z Explore the PFAS reporting amendments discussed in this article, with implications for mixtures, imported articles and US market compliance planning. Compliance sourcing@sourzi.com (Sourzi Editorial) https://sourzi.com/blog/epa-chemical-import-enforcement-expansion-tsca-pesticide-crackdown-november-2025 https://sourzi.com/blog/epa-chemical-import-enforcement-expansion-tsca-pesticide-crackdown-november-2025 2026-10-09T00:00:00.000Z Review chemical import compliance considerations under EPA enforcement, including TSCA reporting, notifications and import certification exposure. Compliance sourcing@sourzi.com (Sourzi Editorial) https://sourzi.com/blog/china-october-rare-earth-suspension-april-controls-active-november-2025 https://sourzi.com/blog/china-october-rare-earth-suspension-april-controls-active-november-2025 Mon, 17 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z Explore the distinction between suspended October rare earth measures and April controls, including licensing implications for chemical formulations. Compliance sourcing@sourzi.com (Sourzi Editorial) https://sourzi.com/blog/busan-deal-tariff-reduction-april-controls-still-active-november-2025-cornerstone https://sourzi.com/blog/busan-deal-tariff-reduction-april-controls-still-active-november-2025-cornerstone Fri, 14 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT 2026-06-06T00:00:00.000Z Examine the Busan trade framework, rare earth export controls and import compliance considerations when planning a chemical sourcing budget. Tariffs & Trade sourcing@sourzi.com (Sourzi Editorial) https://sourzi.com/blog/busan-tariff-cuts-live-november-10-fob-cif-recalculation-2025 https://sourzi.com/blog/busan-tariff-cuts-live-november-10-fob-cif-recalculation-2025 Wed, 12 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT 2026-05-03T00:00:00.000Z Work through the article's FOB and CIF pricing examples for Chinese chemical purchases, covering tariff changes and supplier quote negotiations. Tariffs & Trade sourcing@sourzi.com (Sourzi Editorial) https://sourzi.com/blog/trump-xi-busan-apec-seven-outcomes-q1-2026-chemical-orders https://sourzi.com/blog/trump-xi-busan-apec-seven-outcomes-q1-2026-chemical-orders Fri, 31 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT 2026-05-03T00:00:00.000Z Review the Busan summit outcomes discussed in this article and their implications for chemical sourcing calendars, supplier orders and landed costs. Tariffs & Trade sourcing@sourzi.com (Sourzi Editorial) https://sourzi.com/blog/ustr-phase-one-compliance-investigation-section-301-exclusions-october-2025 https://sourzi.com/blog/ustr-phase-one-compliance-investigation-section-301-exclusions-october-2025 2026-10-09T00:00:00.000Z Review the Phase One trade investigation through chemical tariff exclusion exposure, supplier planning and import cost considerations. Tariffs & Trade sourcing@sourzi.com (Sourzi Editorial) https://sourzi.com/blog/china-rare-earth-weaponisation-port-fees-phase-one-october-2025-cornerstone https://sourzi.com/blog/china-rare-earth-weaponisation-port-fees-phase-one-october-2025-cornerstone Thu, 16 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT 2026-06-06T00:00:00.000Z Review rare earth export controls, vessel fees and Phase One trade scrutiny through the article's chemical sourcing and landed cost examples. Tariffs & Trade sourcing@sourzi.com (Sourzi Editorial) https://sourzi.com/blog/ustr-port-fees-chinese-built-vessels-cosco-chemical-shipping-october-2025 https://sourzi.com/blog/ustr-port-fees-chinese-built-vessels-cosco-chemical-shipping-october-2025 Thu, 16 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z Explore the article's discussion of Chinese vessel port fees and how shipping charges can affect chemical freight invoices and landed costs. Logistics sourcing@sourzi.com (Sourzi Editorial) https://sourzi.com/blog/china-october-9-rare-earth-fdpr-chemical-catalysts-magnets-2025 https://sourzi.com/blog/china-october-9-rare-earth-fdpr-chemical-catalysts-magnets-2025 Fri, 10 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z Review the October 2025 rare earth control package discussed in this article, with implications for chemical catalysts, magnets and sourcing. Compliance sourcing@sourzi.com (Sourzi Editorial) https://sourzi.com/blog/trump-sectoral-tariffs-kitchen-cabinets-furniture-mdi-chemical-september-2025 https://sourzi.com/blog/trump-sectoral-tariffs-kitchen-cabinets-furniture-mdi-chemical-september-2025 Mon, 29 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT 2026-10-09T00:00:00.000Z Explore sectoral tariff developments through chemical raw material exposure, furniture supply chains and the article's discussion of MDI trade risk. Tariffs & Trade sourcing@sourzi.com (Sourzi Editorial) https://sourzi.com/blog/mofcom-three-defense-companies-dual-use-supplier-parent-company-check-september-2025 https://sourzi.com/blog/mofcom-three-defense-companies-dual-use-supplier-parent-company-check-september-2025 Fri, 26 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z Review supplier corporate structure checks in the context of MOFCOM dual use restrictions, including parent company exposure and purchase orders. Compliance sourcing@sourzi.com (Sourzi Editorial) https://sourzi.com/blog/container-rates-crashing-q4-chemical-freight-contract-september-2025 https://sourzi.com/blog/container-rates-crashing-q4-chemical-freight-contract-september-2025 2026-10-09T00:00:00.000Z Review chemical freight contracting considerations in a changing container market, including capacity, blank sailings and supplier negotiations. Finance sourcing@sourzi.com (Sourzi Editorial) https://sourzi.com/blog/epa-tsca-rewrite-imdg-42-24-dg-surcharge-september-2025-cornerstone https://sourzi.com/blog/epa-tsca-rewrite-imdg-42-24-dg-surcharge-september-2025-cornerstone 2026-10-10T00:00:00.000Z Explore TSCA risk evaluation proposals and dangerous goods shipping changes through chemical import compliance and landed cost considerations. Compliance sourcing@sourzi.com (Sourzi Editorial) https://sourzi.com/blog/epa-tsca-section-6-risk-evaluation-proposed-rule-september-2025 https://sourzi.com/blog/epa-tsca-section-6-risk-evaluation-proposed-rule-september-2025 2026-10-10T00:00:00.000Z Review TSCA Section 6 risk evaluation proposals through their implications for chemical uses, importer compliance and regulatory planning. Compliance sourcing@sourzi.com (Sourzi Editorial) https://sourzi.com/blog/imdg-42-24-dangerous-goods-compliance-checklist-chemical-importers-august-2025 https://sourzi.com/blog/imdg-42-24-dangerous-goods-compliance-checklist-chemical-importers-august-2025 Thu, 28 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT 2026-10-08T00:00:00.000Z Review the article's IMDG Amendment 42 24 checklist covering dangerous goods classifications, shipping documentation and chemical booking preparation. Compliance sourcing@sourzi.com (Sourzi Editorial) https://sourzi.com/blog/china-factory-verification-audit-supplier-shutdowns-august-2025 https://sourzi.com/blog/china-factory-verification-audit-supplier-shutdowns-august-2025 2026-10-10T00:00:00.000Z Review a practical chemical factory verification approach covering supplier continuity, operating status and checks before committing to orders. Sourcing sourcing@sourzi.com (Sourzi Editorial) https://sourzi.com/blog/mofcom-twelve-us-companies-dual-use-removed-chemical-importers-august-2025 https://sourzi.com/blog/mofcom-twelve-us-companies-dual-use-removed-chemical-importers-august-2025 Mon, 18 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z Explore China's dual use entity list changes alongside rare earth licence requirements, supplier checks and chemical procurement considerations. Compliance sourcing@sourzi.com (Sourzi Editorial) https://sourzi.com/blog/trump-china-tariff-truce-extension-august-11-landed-costs-2025 https://sourzi.com/blog/trump-china-tariff-truce-extension-august-11-landed-costs-2025 Fri, 15 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT 2026-06-06T00:00:00.000Z Review the August 2025 tariff truce extension alongside Section 301 duties and rare earth controls, with implications for raw material import costs. Tariffs & Trade sourcing@sourzi.com (Sourzi Editorial) https://sourzi.com/blog/august-11-executive-order-china-chemical-landed-costs-recalculation-2025 https://sourzi.com/blog/august-11-executive-order-china-chemical-landed-costs-recalculation-2025 Wed, 13 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT 2026-05-03T00:00:00.000Z Review the August 2025 China tariff truce and work through landed cost calculations for chemical imports using the article's duty examples. Tariffs & Trade sourcing@sourzi.com (Sourzi Editorial) https://sourzi.com/blog/stockholm-tariff-truce-extension-chemical-procurement-july-30-2025 https://sourzi.com/blog/stockholm-tariff-truce-extension-chemical-procurement-july-30-2025 Wed, 30 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT 2026-06-06T00:00:00.000Z Explore the Stockholm tariff talks discussed in this article, with implications for chemical raw material procurement, duty stacks and Q4 budgets. Tariffs & Trade sourcing@sourzi.com (Sourzi Editorial) https://sourzi.com/blog/drewry-wci-4716-feu-chemical-freight-contract-negotiation-july-2025 https://sourzi.com/blog/drewry-wci-4716-feu-chemical-freight-contract-negotiation-july-2025 Mon, 21 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z Explore the article's freight rate analysis and chemical contract negotiation approach, with discussion of shipping costs and procurement choices. Finance sourcing@sourzi.com (Sourzi Editorial) https://sourzi.com/blog/houthis-magic-seas-panama-canal-all-clear-chemical-shipping-july-2025 https://sourzi.com/blog/houthis-magic-seas-panama-canal-all-clear-chemical-shipping-july-2025 Fri, 18 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT 2026-06-06T00:00:00.000Z Review chemical shipping route considerations involving Red Sea disruption and Panama Canal conditions, with discussion of transit costs and tradeoffs. Logistics sourcing@sourzi.com (Sourzi Editorial) https://sourzi.com/blog/panama-canal-all-clear-gatun-lake-2025-east-coast-chemical-routing https://sourzi.com/blog/panama-canal-all-clear-gatun-lake-2025-east-coast-chemical-routing Mon, 14 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z Explore Panama Canal operating conditions and alternative US East Coast chemical routes, including Suez options and trans Pacific rail connections. Logistics sourcing@sourzi.com (Sourzi Editorial) https://sourzi.com/blog/houthis-magic-seas-sinking-july-6-red-sea-ceasefire-broken-weekly https://sourzi.com/blog/houthis-magic-seas-sinking-july-6-red-sea-ceasefire-broken-weekly Tue, 08 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT 2026-05-03T00:00:00.000Z Explore chemical freight routing after the Magic Seas incident, comparing Cape of Good Hope transit considerations with Red Sea insurance costs. Logistics sourcing@sourzi.com (Sourzi Editorial) https://sourzi.com/blog/section-232-steel-aluminum-50-percent-june-2025-chemical-equipment https://sourzi.com/blog/section-232-steel-aluminum-50-percent-june-2025-chemical-equipment 2026-10-09T00:00:00.000Z Review Section 232 steel and aluminium duties through their implications for chemical equipment, metal inputs and US supply chain landed costs. Tariffs & Trade sourcing@sourzi.com (Sourzi Editorial) https://sourzi.com/blog/geneva-truce-90-day-tariff-reduction-chemical-procurement-may-2025 https://sourzi.com/blog/geneva-truce-90-day-tariff-reduction-chemical-procurement-may-2025 Sun, 18 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT 2026-06-06T00:00:00.000Z Review the Geneva tariff truce discussed in this article, including landed cost examples, order coverage and chemical procurement considerations. Sourcing sourcing@sourzi.com (Sourzi Editorial) https://sourzi.com/blog/liberation-day-145-percent-tariffs-seven-rare-earths-april-2025 https://sourzi.com/blog/liberation-day-145-percent-tariffs-seven-rare-earths-april-2025 Tue, 15 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT 2026-06-06T00:00:00.000Z Explore April 2025 tariff escalation and rare earth export controls through the article's chemical landed cost examples and procurement planning. Tariffs & Trade sourcing@sourzi.com (Sourzi Editorial) https://sourzi.com/blog/fentanyl-tariff-doubled-20-percent-gacc-314-billion-march-2025 https://sourzi.com/blog/fentanyl-tariff-doubled-20-percent-gacc-314-billion-march-2025 Fri, 14 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT 2026-06-06T00:00:00.000Z Explore the article's IEEPA tariff discussion and its approach to recalculating chemical purchase order costs, supplier quotes and import budgets. Tariffs & Trade sourcing@sourzi.com (Sourzi Editorial) https://sourzi.com/blog/ieepa-fentanyl-tariff-china-tungsten-tellurium-bismuth-february-2025 https://sourzi.com/blog/ieepa-fentanyl-tariff-china-tungsten-tellurium-bismuth-february-2025 Fri, 14 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT 2026-05-03T00:00:00.000Z Review the article's discussion of IEEPA duties and Chinese metal export controls through their implications for chemical landed costs and supply. Tariffs & Trade sourcing@sourzi.com (Sourzi Editorial) https://sourzi.com/blog/us-ports-249-million-teus-january-2025-ieepa-front-loading https://sourzi.com/blog/us-ports-249-million-teus-january-2025-ieepa-front-loading 2026-10-10T00:00:00.000Z Review chemical order front loading through port volumes, inventory carrying costs and the article's approach to tariff related procurement decisions. Tariffs & Trade sourcing@sourzi.com (Sourzi Editorial) https://sourzi.com/blog/eu-38-percent-tariffs-chinese-evs-shared-chemical-inputs-june-2024 https://sourzi.com/blog/eu-38-percent-tariffs-chinese-evs-shared-chemical-inputs-june-2024 Fri, 14 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMT 2026-05-03T00:00:00.000Z Explore EU Chinese electric vehicle tariff developments through shared chemical input production, supplier capacity and sourcing cost considerations. Tariffs & Trade sourcing@sourzi.com (Sourzi Editorial) https://sourzi.com/blog/biden-section-301-tariffs-battery-chemical-materials-may-2024 https://sourzi.com/blog/biden-section-301-tariffs-battery-chemical-materials-may-2024 Wed, 15 May 2024 00:00:00 GMT 2026-04-24T00:00:00.000Z Explore the 2024 Section 301 tariff changes discussed in this article and their implications for battery materials, chemicals and landed costs. Tariffs & Trade sourcing@sourzi.com (Sourzi Editorial) https://sourzi.com/blog/china-march-2024-gacc-exports-up-74-us-chemical-volumes-falling https://sourzi.com/blog/china-march-2024-gacc-exports-up-74-us-chemical-volumes-falling Mon, 15 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMT 2026-04-24T00:00:00.000Z Examine the article's China export analysis, contrasting aggregate trade trends with US chemical volumes and changing supplier priorities. Sourcing sourcing@sourzi.com (Sourzi Editorial) https://sourzi.com/blog/baltimore-francis-scott-key-bridge-collapse-east-coast-chemicals-march-2024 https://sourzi.com/blog/baltimore-francis-scott-key-bridge-collapse-east-coast-chemicals-march-2024 Thu, 28 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT 2026-04-24T00:00:00.000Z Explore how the Baltimore bridge collapse affected chemical freight, with alternative US East Coast routes and practical rerouting considerations. Logistics sourcing@sourzi.com (Sourzi Editorial) https://sourzi.com/blog/chinese-new-year-2024-factory-shutdown-red-sea-compound-delay-february https://sourzi.com/blog/chinese-new-year-2024-factory-shutdown-red-sea-compound-delay-february Thu, 15 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT 2026-06-06T00:00:00.000Z Explore the combined effects of Chinese New Year factory closures and Red Sea rerouting on chemical lead times, freight costs and order planning. Supply Chain sourcing@sourzi.com (Sourzi Editorial) https://sourzi.com/blog/ninety-percent-container-ships-avoid-red-sea-chemical-importers-january-2024 https://sourzi.com/blog/ninety-percent-container-ships-avoid-red-sea-chemical-importers-january-2024 Mon, 15 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT 2026-06-06T00:00:00.000Z Review Red Sea container shipping diversions through their implications for chemical freight rates, war risk insurance and landed cost budgets. Logistics sourcing@sourzi.com (Sourzi Editorial) https://sourzi.com/blog/maersk-msc-cma-cgm-red-sea-suspension-cape-good-hope-december-2023 https://sourzi.com/blog/maersk-msc-cma-cgm-red-sea-suspension-cape-good-hope-december-2023 Tue, 19 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMT 2026-06-06T00:00:00.000Z Explore carrier suspensions in the Red Sea through chemical freight transit times, Cape routing, dangerous goods insurance and import cost planning. Logistics sourcing@sourzi.com (Sourzi Editorial) https://sourzi.com/blog/biden-xi-apec-woodside-section-301-chemical-tariffs-november-2023 https://sourzi.com/blog/biden-xi-apec-woodside-section-301-chemical-tariffs-november-2023 Mon, 20 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMT 2026-06-06T00:00:00.000Z Explore the Woodside summit's trade context and what diplomatic cooperation means for chemical importers planning around Section 301 duties. Tariffs & Trade sourcing@sourzi.com (Sourzi Editorial) https://sourzi.com/blog/hamas-houthi-red-sea-chemical-freight-october-2023 https://sourzi.com/blog/hamas-houthi-red-sea-chemical-freight-october-2023 2026-10-10T00:00:00.000Z Explore chemical freight contingency planning around Red Sea risks, including insurance, dangerous goods costs and Cape of Good Hope diversions. Logistics sourcing@sourzi.com (Sourzi Editorial) https://sourzi.com/blog/china-graphite-export-controls-battery-anode-september-2023 https://sourzi.com/blog/china-graphite-export-controls-battery-anode-september-2023 2026-10-09T00:00:00.000Z Explore graphite export controls through battery anode and carbon material sourcing, with discussion of licensing, supplier coverage and orders. Compliance sourcing@sourzi.com (Sourzi Editorial) https://sourzi.com/blog/panama-canal-restrictions-tightened-chemical-tanker-delays-august-2023 https://sourzi.com/blog/panama-canal-restrictions-tightened-chemical-tanker-delays-august-2023 Mon, 14 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMT 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z Explore Panama Canal transit and draft restrictions through chemical tanker payloads, congestion, demurrage and alternative routing considerations. Logistics sourcing@sourzi.com (Sourzi Editorial) https://sourzi.com/blog/china-gallium-germanium-export-ban-led-chemicals-july-2023 https://sourzi.com/blog/china-gallium-germanium-export-ban-led-chemicals-july-2023 Mon, 10 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMT 2026-05-03T00:00:00.000Z Explore China's gallium and germanium export controls, including licence considerations, alternative sourcing and costs for specialty chemical buyers. Compliance sourcing@sourzi.com (Sourzi Editorial) https://sourzi.com/blog/blinken-beijing-visit-section-301-chemical-exclusions-june-2023 https://sourzi.com/blog/blinken-beijing-visit-section-301-chemical-exclusions-june-2023 Mon, 19 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMT 2026-05-03T00:00:00.000Z Review the trade context of Blinken's Beijing visit, with discussion of Section 301 exclusions, chemical classifications and import cost planning. Tariffs & Trade sourcing@sourzi.com (Sourzi Editorial) https://sourzi.com/blog/g7-hiroshima-de-risk-not-decouple-chemical-sourcing-may-2023 https://sourzi.com/blog/g7-hiroshima-de-risk-not-decouple-chemical-sourcing-may-2023 Mon, 22 May 2023 00:00:00 GMT 2026-04-24T00:00:00.000Z Explore the G7's de risking approach through chemical supply dependencies, precursor sourcing and diversification of raw material portfolios. Sourcing sourcing@sourzi.com (Sourzi Editorial) https://sourzi.com/blog/china-march-2023-gacc-export-record-raw-material-pricing https://sourzi.com/blog/china-march-2023-gacc-export-record-raw-material-pricing Mon, 17 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMT 2026-04-24T00:00:00.000Z Review China's March 2023 trade figures and their implications for chemical raw material pricing, FOB negotiations and supplier relationships. Sourcing sourcing@sourzi.com (Sourzi Editorial) https://sourzi.com/blog/panama-canal-drought-gatun-lake-chemical-shipping-march-2023 https://sourzi.com/blog/panama-canal-drought-gatun-lake-chemical-shipping-march-2023 Wed, 15 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMT 2026-04-24T00:00:00.000Z Review Panama Canal drought constraints through chemical freight payloads, landed costs, transit times and alternative shipping route considerations. Logistics sourcing@sourzi.com (Sourzi Editorial) https://sourzi.com/blog/chinese-spy-balloon-february-4-chemical-imports-tsca-pmn https://sourzi.com/blog/chinese-spy-balloon-february-4-chemical-imports-tsca-pmn Thu, 16 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMT 2026-06-06T00:00:00.000Z Explore the article's account of US China tensions and chemical import friction, covering TSCA notifications, customs clearance and lead times. Compliance sourcing@sourzi.com (Sourzi Editorial) https://sourzi.com/blog/china-reopened-january-2023-covid-wave-chemical-production https://sourzi.com/blog/china-reopened-january-2023-covid-wave-chemical-production Mon, 16 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT 2026-06-06T00:00:00.000Z Examine China's reopening trade data and chemical production constraints, with discussion of order scheduling, supplier capacity and landed costs. Supply Chain sourcing@sourzi.com (Sourzi Editorial) https://sourzi.com/blog/china-ended-zero-covid-december-7-chemical-factory-restarts-q1-2023 https://sourzi.com/blog/china-ended-zero-covid-december-7-chemical-factory-restarts-q1-2023 Thu, 15 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMT 2026-06-06T00:00:00.000Z Explore China's December 2022 reopening and the implications for chemical factory staffing, production restarts, delivery windows and order planning. Supply Chain sourcing@sourzi.com (Sourzi Editorial) https://sourzi.com/blog/china-zero-covid-protests-factory-operational-continuity-november-2022 https://sourzi.com/blog/china-zero-covid-protests-factory-operational-continuity-november-2022 Mon, 28 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT 2026-04-23T00:00:00.000Z Review chemical supply continuity during China's COVID disruptions, including factory checks, second sources and alternative routing considerations. Supply Chain sourcing@sourzi.com (Sourzi Editorial) https://sourzi.com/blog/semiconductor-export-controls-chemical-precursors-october-2022 https://sourzi.com/blog/semiconductor-export-controls-chemical-precursors-october-2022 Mon, 17 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMT 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z Explore semiconductor export controls through specialty chemical precursors, including photoresists, solvents, electronic gases and supplier exposure. Regulation & Compliance sourcing@sourzi.com (Sourzi Editorial) https://sourzi.com/blog/fmc-carrier-surcharge-audit-demurrage-detention-september-2022 https://sourzi.com/blog/fmc-carrier-surcharge-audit-demurrage-detention-september-2022 Thu, 15 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMT 2026-04-23T00:00:00.000Z Review a chemical freight invoice audit approach covering detention, demurrage, carrier surcharges and the article's discussion of FMC complaints. Logistics sourcing@sourzi.com (Sourzi Editorial) https://sourzi.com/blog/pelosi-taiwan-strait-crisis-chemical-supply-chain-august-2022 https://sourzi.com/blog/pelosi-taiwan-strait-crisis-chemical-supply-chain-august-2022 Mon, 15 Aug 2022 00:00:00 GMT 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z Review Taiwan Strait disruption risks through chemical shipping lanes, insurance, supplier payment terms and practical contingency planning. Supply Chain sourcing@sourzi.com (Sourzi Editorial) https://sourzi.com/blog/container-freight-rates-crashing-long-term-contract-july-2022 https://sourzi.com/blog/container-freight-rates-crashing-long-term-contract-july-2022 Fri, 15 Jul 2022 00:00:00 GMT 2026-04-23T00:00:00.000Z Explore chemical shipping contract options when spot rates fall, including renegotiation, existing commitments and planning the next freight tender. Logistics sourcing@sourzi.com (Sourzi Editorial) https://sourzi.com/blog/uflpa-enforcement-cbp-detentions-chemical-imports-june-2022 https://sourzi.com/blog/uflpa-enforcement-cbp-detentions-chemical-imports-june-2022 Wed, 22 Jun 2022 00:00:00 GMT 2026-04-23T00:00:00.000Z Explore UFLPA enforcement through chemical import exposure, Xinjiang linked materials and chain of custody evidence for US customs review. Regulation & Compliance sourcing@sourzi.com (Sourzi Editorial) https://sourzi.com/blog/shanghai-reopening-chemical-backlog-restart-orders-may-2022 https://sourzi.com/blog/shanghai-reopening-chemical-backlog-restart-orders-may-2022 Mon, 16 May 2022 00:00:00 GMT 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z Review chemical restart orders during Shanghai's reopening, including production backlogs, drayage costs, sailing changes and supplier coordination. Supply Chain sourcing@sourzi.com (Sourzi Editorial) https://sourzi.com/blog/shanghai-full-lockdown-factory-verification-guide-april-2022 https://sourzi.com/blog/shanghai-full-lockdown-factory-verification-guide-april-2022 Fri, 15 Apr 2022 00:00:00 GMT 2026-04-23T00:00:00.000Z Review chemical factory verification during Shanghai's lockdown, including supplier communication, operating status checks and shipment planning. Supply Chain sourcing@sourzi.com (Sourzi Editorial) https://sourzi.com/blog/shanghai-lockdown-yangshan-port-chemical-shipments-march-2022 https://sourzi.com/blog/shanghai-lockdown-yangshan-port-chemical-shipments-march-2022 Wed, 30 Mar 2022 00:00:00 GMT 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z Explore Shanghai's phased lockdown through chemical shipment planning, port trucking constraints, factory access and procurement contingencies. Supply Chain sourcing@sourzi.com (Sourzi Editorial) https://sourzi.com/blog/russia-ukraine-neon-argon-krypton-ammonia-chemical-shortage-february-2022 https://sourzi.com/blog/russia-ukraine-neon-argon-krypton-ammonia-chemical-shortage-february-2022 Fri, 25 Feb 2022 00:00:00 GMT 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z Explore the Ukraine war's implications for industrial gases, ammonia and other chemical supplies, including shortages and alternative sourcing choices. Supply Chain sourcing@sourzi.com (Sourzi Editorial) https://sourzi.com/blog/uflpa-cbp-detention-due-diligence-checklist-january-2022 https://sourzi.com/blog/uflpa-cbp-detention-due-diligence-checklist-january-2022 Mon, 17 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMT 2026-04-23T00:00:00.000Z Review a UFLPA due diligence approach for chemical importers, covering supplier mapping, evidence preparation and alternative sourcing considerations. Regulation & Compliance sourcing@sourzi.com (Sourzi Editorial) https://sourzi.com/blog/uflpa-signed-into-law-chemical-importers-compliance-december-2021 https://sourzi.com/blog/uflpa-signed-into-law-chemical-importers-compliance-december-2021 Fri, 24 Dec 2021 00:00:00 GMT 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z Review a UFLPA compliance approach for chemical importers sourcing through Xinjiang, including supply chain mapping and evidence preparation. Regulation & Compliance sourcing@sourzi.com (Sourzi Editorial) https://sourzi.com/blog/uflpa-senate-passage-chinese-chemical-raw-materials-november-2021 https://sourzi.com/blog/uflpa-senate-passage-chinese-chemical-raw-materials-november-2021 Sat, 20 Nov 2021 00:00:00 GMT 2026-04-23T00:00:00.000Z Review UFLPA legislation through chemical raw material supply chains, including Xinjiang exposure, supplier checks and compliance preparation. Regulation & Compliance sourcing@sourzi.com (Sourzi Editorial) https://sourzi.com/blog/socal-port-congestion-chemical-orders-october-2021 https://sourzi.com/blog/socal-port-congestion-chemical-orders-october-2021 2026-10-10T00:00:00.000Z Review Southern California port congestion through chemical freight contingency routes, shipping terms, dwell charges and demurrage exposure. Logistics sourcing@sourzi.com (Sourzi Editorial) https://sourzi.com/blog/china-power-rationing-chemical-factories-september-2021 https://sourzi.com/blog/china-power-rationing-chemical-factories-september-2021 Wed, 15 Sep 2021 00:00:00 GMT 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z Explore China's power rationing through chemical production disruptions, commodity pricing and practical checks on whether suppliers are operating. Supply Chain sourcing@sourzi.com (Sourzi Editorial) https://sourzi.com/blog/los-angeles-port-congestion-china-chemical-lead-times-august-2021 https://sourzi.com/blog/los-angeles-port-congestion-china-chemical-lead-times-august-2021 Mon, 16 Aug 2021 00:00:00 GMT 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z Review Los Angeles port congestion through chemical shipping lead times, yard delays and the article's breakdown of associated landed costs. Logistics sourcing@sourzi.com (Sourzi Editorial) https://sourzi.com/blog/container-freight-rates-8796-per-feu-july-2021 https://sourzi.com/blog/container-freight-rates-8796-per-feu-july-2021 Thu, 15 Jul 2021 00:00:00 GMT 2026-04-23T00:00:00.000Z Review the article's July 2021 freight rate analysis, with discussion of chemical landed costs, shipping terms and forwarder negotiations. Logistics sourcing@sourzi.com (Sourzi Editorial) https://sourzi.com/blog/biden-supply-chain-review-critical-minerals-chemicals-june-2021 https://sourzi.com/blog/biden-supply-chain-review-critical-minerals-chemicals-june-2021 Thu, 10 Jun 2021 00:00:00 GMT 2026-04-23T00:00:00.000Z Review the US supply chain assessment of critical minerals, batteries and pharmaceuticals, with implications for chemical sourcing from China. Regulation & Compliance sourcing@sourzi.com (Sourzi Editorial) https://sourzi.com/blog/g7-infrastructure-build-back-better-raw-material-prices-may-2021 https://sourzi.com/blog/g7-infrastructure-build-back-better-raw-material-prices-may-2021 Mon, 17 May 2021 00:00:00 GMT 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z Explore G7 and US infrastructure proposals through their implications for chemical raw materials, industrial demand and Chinese supplier quotes. Markets & Pricing sourcing@sourzi.com (Sourzi Editorial) https://sourzi.com/blog/ustr-phase-one-58-percent-section-301-chemicals-april-2021 https://sourzi.com/blog/ustr-phase-one-58-percent-section-301-chemicals-april-2021 Thu, 15 Apr 2021 00:00:00 GMT 2026-04-23T00:00:00.000Z Explore Phase One purchase target assessments and their implications for Section 301 chemical duties, import budgets and sourcing decisions. Tariffs & Trade Policy sourcing@sourzi.com (Sourzi Editorial) https://sourzi.com/blog/ever-given-suez-canal-landed-cost-chemical-importers https://sourzi.com/blog/ever-given-suez-canal-landed-cost-chemical-importers 2026-10-10T00:00:00.000Z Review the Ever Given disruption through chemical shipping delays, container costs and landed cost considerations for importers sourcing from China. Logistics sourcing@sourzi.com (Sourzi Editorial) https://sourzi.com/blog/texas-freeze-force-majeure-chemical-imports-2021 https://sourzi.com/blog/texas-freeze-force-majeure-chemical-imports-2021 Wed, 17 Feb 2021 00:00:00 GMT 2026-04-17T00:00:00.000Z Explore the Texas freeze's effects on chemical supply and force majeure claims, including MDI, TDI, polymers and alternative Chinese suppliers. Supply Chain sourcing@sourzi.com (Sourzi Editorial) https://sourzi.com/blog/biden-china-tariffs-section-301-strategic-patience-2021 https://sourzi.com/blog/biden-china-tariffs-section-301-strategic-patience-2021 Thu, 21 Jan 2021 00:00:00 GMT 2026-05-31T00:00:00.000Z Examine the Biden administration's China tariff review and its implications for chemical raw material costs, sourcing budgets and supplier decisions. Trade Policy sourcing@sourzi.com (Sourzi Editorial) https://sourzi.com/blog/china-november-exports-2020-section-301-2021 https://sourzi.com/blog/china-november-exports-2020-section-301-2021 Wed, 16 Dec 2020 00:00:00 GMT 2026-04-17T00:00:00.000Z Explore China's November 2020 export figures and their implications for chemical factory recovery, supplier pricing and procurement plans. Market Data sourcing@sourzi.com (Sourzi Editorial) https://sourzi.com/blog/biden-rcep-smic-chemical-supply-chain-november-2020 https://sourzi.com/blog/biden-rcep-smic-chemical-supply-chain-november-2020 2026-10-09T00:00:00.000Z Explore RCEP, US China relations and entity restrictions through their implications for chemical sourcing costs, diversification and supplier checks. Trade Policy sourcing@sourzi.com (Sourzi Editorial) https://sourzi.com/blog/container-freight-rates-2020-chemical-importers https://sourzi.com/blog/container-freight-rates-2020-chemical-importers Thu, 15 Oct 2020 00:00:00 GMT 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z Explore rising container freight costs in 2020 and their implications for chemical landed costs, supplier terms and procurement decisions. Logistics sourcing@sourzi.com (Sourzi Editorial) https://sourzi.com/blog/tsca-cdr-reporting-deadline-chemical-importers https://sourzi.com/blog/tsca-cdr-reporting-deadline-chemical-importers Mon, 14 Sep 2020 00:00:00 GMT 2026-10-09T00:00:00.000Z Review TSCA Chemical Data Reporting considerations for US importers of Chinese raw materials, including reporting thresholds and submission preparation. Compliance sourcing@sourzi.com (Sourzi Editorial) https://sourzi.com/blog/wechat-tiktok-ban-china-exports-july-2020 https://sourzi.com/blog/wechat-tiktok-ban-china-exports-july-2020 Mon, 17 Aug 2020 00:00:00 GMT 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z Review WeChat and TikTok restrictions alongside China's trade data, with discussion of chemical export recovery and procurement considerations. Market Data sourcing@sourzi.com (Sourzi Editorial) https://sourzi.com/blog/houston-consulate-closure-chemical-imports https://sourzi.com/blog/houston-consulate-closure-chemical-imports 2026-10-10T00:00:00.000Z Explore US China consulate closures through their implications for chemical factory audits, supplier access, visas and contract relationships. Trade Policy sourcing@sourzi.com (Sourzi Editorial) https://sourzi.com/blog/phase-one-chemical-targets-section-301-tariffs https://sourzi.com/blog/phase-one-chemical-targets-section-301-tariffs Tue, 16 Jun 2020 00:00:00 GMT 2026-05-03T00:00:00.000Z Explore Phase One purchase commitments and Section 301 chemical duties through their implications for sourcing budgets and landed cost calculations. Trade Policy sourcing@sourzi.com (Sourzi Editorial) https://sourzi.com/blog/china-exports-april-2020-rebound-phase-one https://sourzi.com/blog/china-exports-april-2020-rebound-phase-one Fri, 15 May 2020 00:00:00 GMT 2026-04-17T00:00:00.000Z Examine China's April 2020 export data alongside chemical supply constraints, Phase One trade commitments and procurement planning considerations. Trade Policy sourcing@sourzi.com (Sourzi Editorial) https://sourzi.com/blog/china-exports-march-2020-ppe-capacity https://sourzi.com/blog/china-exports-march-2020-ppe-capacity Wed, 15 Apr 2020 00:00:00 GMT 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z Explore China's March 2020 trade data and the article's account of PPE production shifts, chemical plant capacity and supplier verification. Supply Chain sourcing@sourzi.com (Sourzi Editorial) https://sourzi.com/blog/china-exports-february-2020-gacc-data https://sourzi.com/blog/china-exports-february-2020-gacc-data Mon, 16 Mar 2020 00:00:00 GMT 2026-04-17T00:00:00.000Z Review the article's early 2020 China export analysis, with discussion of delayed chemical shipments, port congestion and procurement planning. Market Data sourcing@sourzi.com (Sourzi Editorial) https://sourzi.com/blog/covid-19-china-factory-shutdowns-force-majeure https://sourzi.com/blog/covid-19-china-factory-shutdowns-force-majeure Mon, 17 Feb 2020 00:00:00 GMT 2026-04-17T00:00:00.000Z Review force majeure claims during Chinese factory shutdowns, including CCPIT certificates, contract terms and questions to put to suppliers. Supply Chain sourcing@sourzi.com (Sourzi Editorial) https://sourzi.com/blog/phase-one-deal-chemical-imports https://sourzi.com/blog/phase-one-deal-chemical-imports Fri, 17 Jan 2020 00:00:00 GMT 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z Review the Phase One agreement alongside Section 301 duties, with discussion of chemical import costs and manufactured goods purchase commitments. Trade Policy sourcing@sourzi.com (Sourzi Editorial)