Logistics & Supply Chain

The Directorate General of Trade Remedies’ final findings (29 September 2026) recommend a US$218/tonne duty on most Bangladeshi film exports, covering PET film.

The facility blends polyolefin resins with recycled PP and performance additives for packaging material, which Borouge International says combines light weight, performance, and circularity.

Designed to speed assessments and improve accuracy, the system tackles a persistent packaging optimisation bottleneck: manual audits restricting specification review frequency.

The planned complex will manufacture petrochemical building blocks for everyday products spanning packaging materials, consumer goods, automotive components, and industrial applications.

Meeting highlights growing Uganda-UAE investment links in agriculture, agro-processing, and logistics, sectors that cut post-harvest losses, create jobs, and expand market access.

Nigerian localisation must extend past packaging imported APIs to complete value-chain capability, research, API manufacturing, formulation, quality assurance, and distribution, covering biologics and vaccines.

From 28 September, importers opt in KRA PINs directly via the Single Window System, with NEMA and KenTrade citing 24/7 availability and fewer manual-processing delays.

The site fosters offerings with less material, better packing-line efficiency, and reduced product damage, addressing the recurring need to validate packaging redesigns against actual distribution conditions.

A one-way valve releases CO₂ from roasted beans without letting oxygen in, preserving flavour, scent, and product standards through transit, storage, and retail display, the company said.

The deal mirrors temperature-controlled packaging consolidation, as pharma and logistics players demand validated systems holding precise temperatures from production to last mile.