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【IMPA Supply Chain News Bulletin】China Metals Market Weekly Report

Release Date: January 26, 2026Data Source: Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE)Market OverviewThis week, major base metals in the Chinese market exhibited divergent trends. SHFE Copper maintained its strong upward momentum, gaining over 2.2% and sustaining its position above the significant 100,000 RMB mark. SHFE Aluminum saw steady, incremental gains. Conversely, Stainless Steel experienced a slight technical … Read more

Monthly Shipping Market Insight: December 2025 Review

Date: January 8, 2026 Source: Shanghai Shipping Exchange Market OverviewIn December 2025, China’s export container transport market maintained a steady and positive trend. The China Containerized Freight Index (CCFI) averaged 1,126.09 points, representing a 2.4% increase compared to the previous month. The Shanghai Containerized Freight Index (SCFI), which reflects the spot market, saw a more … Read more

Marine Product Portfolio

In maritime operations, equipment reliability is not just about efficiency—it’s about safety, uptime, and protecting your crew and cargo. Our marine product portfolio is designed to solve these critical challenges. Valves Our valves—Globe, Gate, Butterfly, Ball, Relief, Fire Control, Check, Plug, Storm valves, and specialized series—enable ship engineers to quickly isolate and control pipelines, ensuring … Read more

Strengthening Supply Chain Management: Ensuring Stable Marine Supply Through Regular Factory Audits

To further enhance the stability and reliability of supply for marine and shipboard applications, we have recently integrated a structured on-site factory audit and production review mechanism into our core supply chain management system, as a long-term and ongoing practice. This initiative focuses on controlling quality, capacity, and delivery risks at the manufacturing source, ensuring … Read more

Understanding the MSG 8th Edition A Key Reference for Marine Supply Trading and Procurement

The Marine Stores Guide (MSG) is updated every five years and is widely used across the global maritime industry as a standard reference for marine supply trading, procurement, and product classification. With the release of the MSG 8th Edition, the Guide has undergone a comprehensive catalogue-level update, providing marine suppliers, traders, and procurement teams with … Read more