LogiChem EU 2025 Blog

Discover the journey of our Dragon's Den Winner - Tom Schoffelen, General Manager at ChemSmogas. Explore how their vision is shaping the future of the industry in this exclusive interview.

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The impact of Red Sea Route Disruptions on Europe’s Chemical Sector

The recent emergence of the Red Sea shipping crisis now presents a further layer of unanticipated complexity for chemical industry supply chains, serving as a stark reminder of the ever-present risk of unexpected and disruptive events on supply chain operations worldwide.

There are too many buffalo, we need more cheetahs.

No, this is not a call to action to reduce wild buffalo herds, nor to protect the cheetah. Not that we don’t care about the world’s beautiful wildlife; on the contrary. It is merely a throwback to an analogy we made to picture the way we are approaching customer-centricity in general and, more specifically, a customer-centric supply chain.

In the current era of escalating environmental concerns and the imperative for sustainability, industries worldwide are under increasing pressure to reevaluate their practices and embrace greener alternatives. Among these sectors, logistics stands out as a pivotal player, with its intricate supply chains and significant carbon footprint. The urgent need for transformative action in logistics to mitigate climate change and reduce environmental impact is undeniable. This imperative has sparked widespread discussions and initiatives aimed at revolutionizing traditional practices and embracing innovative solutions. In this context, exploring the challenges and opportunities in chemical logistics becomes paramount, as these industries navigate the complexities of the energy transition. By delving into the intricacies of sustainability within logistics, we can uncover valuable insights and strategies that pave the way towards a more sustainable future for all.

Pressure is mounting on chemical manufacturers to make meaningful progress on their lofty sustainability targets. Headway needs to be made soon, and it can only be done if the industry comes together as one to strive towards a greener future.

Michel Weinketz is the CEO and Co-Founder of Resycure Company: Resycure – Secure sustainable plastics.

With market volatility at an all-time high, it is important for chemicals manufacturing organisations to build resilient supply chains. This will enable them to withstand shocks and manage risks during the energy crisis and an unsteady geo-political environment.

The chemicals industry is currently struggling to meet ambitious sustainability targets. Heads of supply chain must improve sustainability through transport optimisation, supply chain visibility and supplier management to achieve their sustainability goals. With ‘greener’ competitors increasing their market share, and customer demands piling on the pressure, the race is on to find innovative solutions that drive the supply chain to a sustainable future.

Heads of supply chain are working hard to combat the congested supply chain market, whilst maintaining profitability. Innovative solutions to drive down costs through enhanced demand forecasting, and reducing costs associated with customer complaints and queries are being implemented. In the post-pandemic environment in which the global supply chain finds itself, maintaining profitability will only come from successful innovation.

As we all know and understand by this point, the COVID-19 crisis has caused significant and far-reaching damage to the business of moving products around the world and, despite most countries attempting to return to some semblance of normality, the problem isn’t showing any signs of going away soon.

It’s no secret that the world is teetering on the edge of a full-blown climate disaster and responsible brands all over the world are devoting considerable time and resources to trying to produce innovative solutions to their own environmental impact.

Ever since the COVID-19 crisis hit the global stage, mask wearing has gone from something only a relative few countries engaged in on a regular basis, to a common sight in all public places from the UK to Australia.

We had the pleasure of chatting to Carlo Rovea, Global Supply Chain and Procurement Director at Infineum about the top strategic chemical supply chain directions and his involvement in LogiChem 2022.

We had the pleasure of chatting to Lennart Heip, Global Modal Leader International Trade Operations at Dow about the top chemical supply chain strategic directions and his involvement in LogiChem 2022.

We live in unstable times for global industry, especially when you consider the business of moving essential products around the world.

The COVID-19 crisis has highlighted many flaws in our supply chains, and one does not have to cast their mind far back to recall the issues caused by products and materials not being able to make it to their intended destinations.

The ocean crisis should be of great concern to us all – especially those of us in a position to actually do something about it. Increasing volumes of pollution and rising oceanic temperatures have the potential to seriously destabilise the fragile balance of nature on our planet.

Blockchain technology is rapidly proving itself to be an incredibly useful tool when it comes to creating ever more transparent, secure, and trustworthy supply chains.

As the technology which underpins the cryptocurrency speculation bubble, few people even understand how blockchain works, or that it has applications outside of its use in the world of finance. Unfortunately, this means that the term blockchain is often used synonymously with cryptocurrency which leads many people to dismiss it out of hand as just another part of that swindle.

As the effects of the human race’s impact on the planet are being ever more keenly felt, the need for new and innovative environmentally friendly solutions is continuing to grow exponentially.

When it comes to the chemical logistics business, this often translates to making sure the chemicals and chemical-based materials our brands produce and ship around the world are managed in a manner which reduced the chances of those products entering the environment and harming flora and fauna and that those same materials are disposed in an environmentally conscious fashion.

The oceans are in a bad way and will have a profound impact on almost every sector of society.

The seas which surround our land are dynamic and incredible ecosystems which support jobs and communities, provide food as well as transportation and clean energy, awe-inspiring nature, and so much more besides.

We had the pleasure of chatting to Stephanie Wright, Founder & Chief Transformation Officer at Agora Leadership about changes in the chemical supply chain industry and the top strategic directions that the industry should consider to thrive in a future environment. 

Supply chains have been hitting the headlines ever since the COVID-19 crisis first hit the news and brands which operate in the logistics space have been scrambling to catch up to increased demand for thousands of essential products.

As the world continues to react to the sudden and rapid spread of the coronavirus and the associated COVID-19 disease, the levels of uncertainty are growing every day. Here in the UK, we are coming to the end of our third week in lockdown and it seems unlikely the restrictions will be lifted anytime soon.

Global operations management consulting firm DuPont advises leading organizations on safety and sustainable operational & production cost reduction.

As Brexit and the US-China trade war raise business uncertainties, BASF dives into fresh innovative avenues in the UK and expands its presence in Asia.

Consumers in the modern world have the luxury of speedier deliveries and better visibility than many would have thought possible even 15 years ago. For chemical companies though, logistics has not entirely kept pace, and a wealth of complex factors can still wreak havoc..

With the amount of EU regulations rocketing and buyers outsourcing labour to the East, keeping up with the competition will be more difficult than ever before. We surveyed 101 heads of supply chain management to find out how they’re adapting and what challenges they’re up against.

Chemical companies are moving towards making the customer the focus of the supply chain. But this customer centricity can’t be achieved without substantial investment. We asked 101 heads of supply chain and logistics management what they’re doing to deal with growing customer demand. Read on to find out what they said.

ExxonMobil’s oil and gas business is carried out – the company firmly believes that identifying and investing in women-owned companies not only makes sense from a position of equality, but yields tangible benefits to the communities in which they live.

The recipients of $8 million of the fund was Equilon Enterprises LLC – doing business as Shell Oil Products US (Shell), and Toyota – for its plans to build a hydrogen facility for freight at the Port of Long Beach. The facility will take the form of the world’s first ever hydrogen refuelling station for freight trucks.

From its new facility to new acquisitions and partnerships, LyondellBasell is making sure it can source everything it needs to continue its rise from the ashes and take its place among the world’s largest plastics, chemical, and refining companies.