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Kenya: Cement Makers Seek Protection Against Imports

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000

Cement manufacturers in the region face an uphill task convincing governments to throw another

Zambia: no cement import ban - ZCC

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0000

The Zambia Competition Commission (ZCC) has said there is no ban on the importation of cement as

Carib Cement offering discounts

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0000

Caribbean Cement Company has said that, effective today, it will begin offering discounts on its Carib

India: demand for cement falls in export market

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0100

With overcapacity, declining demand and piling of inventory pushing cement prices down

India Aditya Birla cement shipments up 16 per cent YoY

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0100

India’s Aditya Birla Group said on Thursday

India’s exports likely to turn positive by December

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0100

India’s exports contracting from October last year due to global economic crisis are likely to enter into positive zone by December,

CCJ’s integrity in cement saga

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Since the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) dismissed the case brought against the Caribbean Community

Pakistan: cartelisation in cement industry

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0100

National exchequer suffered an estimated INR120bn (US$2.6bn) losses due to cartelisation in cement industry,

India: cement prices expected to weaken in Oct-March period’

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0100

The woes of the cement industry are likely to continue as prices are

Rwanda firms in support of zero-rated cement imports

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Rwandan construction companies have rallied behind the proposal of scrapping all tax on cement imports

ACC of India seeks 200,000t of Richards Bay & Indonesian coal

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Indian cement producer ACC, formerly Associated Cement Companies, has come on to the market for

Hawaii imports down

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Hawaii’s imports of finished Portland cement, fell 25.9 percent in August compared to the same month

Government officials stay silent on cement tariff waiver

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Government officials have refrained from comment for the last two days on the fate of an application by

Kenya, Tanzania cement makers oppose zero-rated imports

Thu, 8 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Kenyan and Tanzanian cement makers want their governments to oppose the zero-rating of cement

Saudi Arabia lifts export ban

Thu, 8 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry has lifted the two-year-old ban on exports of cement products.

India coal tender

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0100

India’s biggest cement maker ACC Cement Ltd and Gujarat Ambuja will award on Thursday Sept 25 a

Eurocement sees government decision on export duties soon

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0100

The Russian government is expected to make a decision concerning export duties on cement soon

India cement prices may soon dip on supply glut

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0100

ACC, Ambuja Cements and Grasim Industries may soon cut cement prices as the commissioning of new

Gujarat Ambuja seeks 200,000t S.Africa coal

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Gujarat Ambuja seeks 200,000t S.Africa coal

Cement and concrete prices drop in Abu Dhabi as demand weakens

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Cement and concrete prices in Abu Dhabi fell this week by three and six per cent compared to the

Pakistan cement exports rise

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Pakistan cement export made a sudden jump during July, the first month of the current fiscal year

Cement company claims Vulcan cement being dumped

Fri, 4 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Caribbean Cement Company on Wednesday officially requested the Antidumping and Subsidies

Pakistan cement companies fined for forming cartel

Tue, 1 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Competition authorities in Pakistan have slapped a fine of about US$7m on 20 cement companies found

Jamaica waiver duty to stay

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Jamaica will retain the duty waiver for importers of cement but has reserved a larger portion of the

Nigeria: cement price drops 13 per cent in Asaba

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0100

There has been a 13 per cent reduction in the price of cement in Asaba, according to a market survey by the News Agency of Nigeria

UAE: prices of building materials decline in Abu Dhabi

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0100

The Statistics Center-Abu Dhabi reported in its monthly bulletin that the prices of cement and concrete in the emirate witnessed a declining

Uganda cost of basic construction materials rise

Sun, 23 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Ugandans undertaking construction projects are facing higher costs today following an increase in the

Cement Industries Sabah opens new terminal, Malaysia

Fri, 21 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0100

The opening of a cement terminal by Cement Industries Sabah Sdn Bhd (CIS) will help to ease the

Chinas exports remain low: Custom Dept

Fri, 21 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0100

The sluggish overseas cement market led to decreased cement exports from China during this years first

Lafarge Cement Zambia asked to lower prices

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0100

The Zambia Consumer Association (ZACA) has asked Lafarge Cement Zambia to further reduce the

TCL loses cement case

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0100

The parent company of Jamaica’s sole maker of cement has lost its legal fight in the Caribbean’s appellate court after mounting a vigourous claim

Pakistan to get first dedicated terminal

Mon, 10 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Pakistans first dedicated terminal for handling coal, clinker & cement at an estimated cost of

Israel decides to allow shipment of cement into Gaza

Fri, 7 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Israel has decided to allow a rare shipment of cement and iron bars into Gaza on Thursday. The cement

Carib cement seeks new dumping measures

Wed, 5 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Carib Cement Company (CCCL) is once again seeking to have antidumping measures imposed on

Turkish exports forecast to rise

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Turkish cement producers are pleased by a rise in exports to north Africa and the Middle East.

Taiwans cement firms to see marked shipment growth

Tue, 21 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Thanks to Chinas stimulus programs to expand domestic demand, Taiwans leading cement firms,

Pakistans cement exports likely to fall next year

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Pakistan’s DG Khan Cement and Maple Leaf Cement export sales registered solid growth o

Egypt extends cement export ban

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Egypt’s Trade Ministry has extended a ban on clinker and Portland cement exports until October 1, 2010

Egypt’s Suez Cement begins importing clinker

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Suez Cement, one of Egypts largest listed cement makers, plans to begin importing clinker and bagged

Carib Cement lowers prices

Wed, 8 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Caribbean Cement Company Limited has revealed that a 15% drop in sales was one of the factors which

CMA hopes Govt to lay emphasis on infra, rationalise VAT

Mon, 6 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Expecting the forthcoming Union Budget to lay emphasis on infrastructure in line with the Railway

Cemex buys port in Louisiana

Wed, 1 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Cemex has reportedly purchased a port terminal in Louisiana from Spanish producer Uniland to ship and

East Africa: cheaper imports flood East Africa market

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Cement makers in East Africa are threatened with closure following an upsurge in cheaper imports from Asia and the Middle East.

Local cement makers fear dumping by foreign manufacturers

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Local Philippine cement makers are appealing the recommendation of the technical committee on tariff and related matters (TRM) to extend the elimination

Cyprus halts aid boats bound for Gaza Strip

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Cyprus stopped two boats planning to carry aid to the Gaza Strip in defiance of an Israeli blockade from

Nigeria: 7Mt of cement begin to arrive ports

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Nigerians may begin to expect fall in the price of cement as part of the 7Mt of bagged cement approved for importation by the Federal government

Cement producers issue petition

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Kenyan Cement manufacturers have raised the red flag over the influx of cheaply imported cement that is flooding the local market.

India: Industry wants service tax cut to eight per cent

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Although a large section of the industry has expressed its wishlist for the general Budget, a review of service tax tops the demand with several quarter petitioning reduction in the rate

Pakistan: cement exports rise to US$750 million

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100

The cement industry, despite being affected by the global economic crisis, has managed to boost exports to US$750m in fiscal year 2008-09.

India: cement industry for restoring import duty

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100

The cement industry has urged the finance minister to levy uniform excise duty on packaged cement and to restore import duty on the product in the forthcoming budget.

Algeria to import 1Mt of cement to counteract market speculation

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100

The Algerian government will import 1mn tonnes of cement to counteract the speculation in the national market,

India: cement players against excise restoration

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Domestic cement makers have expressed strong reservations to any move to increase excise duty on cement.

Guyana admits breaching treaty

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100

The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) has reserved judgment in the closely watched case of Trinidad Cement Ltd (TCL) and TCL Guyana Incorporated (TGI) against the Guyana Government over the application

Indian government may restore excise on cement, steel

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100

The government of India is considering to restore four percentage points excise duty on steel and cement in the Budget,

Cement firm fears trade war backlash

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Less than three months before the current waiver of the 15 per cent duty on imported cement expires,

Cement firms press for restoration of tariffs

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Philippine cement manufacturers are asking the government to restore tariffs on imports on June 21, as

JMA to support cement imports

Fri, 29 May 2009 00:00:00 +0100

The Jamaica Manufacturers Association (JMA) is expected to tell Prime Minister Bruce Golding it

Cement imports seen ending local market shortage soon, Jordan

Tue, 26 May 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Dirar Sarayreh, president of Jordan Construction Contractors Association (JCCA), on Saturday valued a

Excise duty on cement may be cut by 25%, Pakistan

Tue, 26 May 2009 00:00:00 +0100

In the budget for 2009-10 that is to be announced on June 13, the government of Pakistan is considering

Egypt 2009 cement exports seen lower-CI Capital

Tue, 19 May 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Egypt will see declining cement exports in 2009 due to the global slowdown coupled with a government

Nigeria: ban on cement importation stays

Thu, 14 May 2009 00:00:00 +0100

The Federal Government has said it will not lift the ban on the importation of cement into the country.

Kuwait Portland Cement net profit jumps

Mon, 11 May 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Cement trader Kuwait Portland Cement boosted its net profit to KWD2.04m (US$6.99m) for the first

Saudi ministry to continue with selective export ban on cement

Mon, 11 May 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Saudi Arabia yesterday said it would continue with the ban on cement exports until producers agree to the

Sluggish Demand Forces Down Cement Price in Taiwan

Fri, 8 May 2009 00:00:00 +0100

It seems that the governments moves to raise investments in infrastructural construction to stimulate

Pakistan exports decline nine per cent

Wed, 6 May 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Pakistan’s cement industry, which benefited from windfall profits in previous years, is claiming that its

Philippines: cement tariffs may be restored

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0100

The Trade department may recommend reimposing tariffs on imported cement by June as a prior

Slowdown signs - Indian cement exports contract to 8 year low

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Exim News Service reported that Indias cement exports have hit a eight year low in 2008-09 following

Indian cement exports hit 8-year low in FY09

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0100

The ban on cement exports imposed last year has significantly pushed down overall exports of the

Cement imports from Pakistan back to normal

Tue, 21 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Cement imports from Pakistan, which took a hit during January-February on account of a weakening

Lafarge hikes cement price, Zambia

Wed, 15 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Lafarge Cement has increased the wholesale price of cement from K37,000 to K51,000 citing increased

Carib Cement targets US$17m in export sales

Wed, 1 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Caribbean Cement Company Limited (CCCL) exported its first shipment of 5500t of bulk cement last

Saudi Arabia to lift export ban?

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0000

Saudi Arabia may soon lift its cement export restrictions in the face of increasing production capacity and falling domestic demand, according to an industry source.

MV Corregidora continues its work in Russia

Thu, 26 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0000

The 35,000t floating terminal MV Corregidora, a former bulk carrier converted by Cemex back in 2001 and used for some time in Tenerife, Spain is reportedly back at work in Novorossisk port following a

Vinaconex starts exports to Mozambique

Thu, 26 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0000

Cam Pha Cement JSC, an affiliate of the Vietnam Construction and Import-Export Joint Stock Corporation (Vinaconex), shipped its first

Saudi firms suffer from cement export ban

Mon, 16 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0000

Saudi companies have to pay the price for the government’s earlier decision to impose a ban on exports of cement products, while

Thai exporters seek new markets

Wed, 11 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0000

Construction-material firms in Thailand are looking for new markets as domestic spending and exports

Scandinavian Cement begins import of cement

Tue, 10 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0000

Finnish concrete companies Lujabetoni, Ruskon Betoni, and Forssan Betoni have established a company called

Lucky cement sets up storage at Karachi Port, Pakistan

Mon, 9 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0000

Lucky Cement has set up a modern storage facility and ship loading terminal for

Lucky starts new loading at Karachi port, Pakistan

Mon, 2 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0000

Lucky Cement Limited announced that the company has successfully started operation of export

Nigeria: stakeholders call for price reduction

Fri, 27 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0000

The Organised Private Sector (OPS), yesterday urged the Minister of Commerce and Industry, Chief

India: cut in excise duty

Wed, 25 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0000

In a move to boost up the demand in domestic market, the government has announced 2% excise duty cu

Seabulk to handle Lanka Cement ops

Mon, 23 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0000

Seabulk International Bulk Handling Services, an Italian Cement transporting firm has submitted a proposal to

India: No slowdown effect on cement demand

Mon, 16 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0000

Has the cement industry managed to ward off the worst of the recent economic slowdown?

Dominican cement makers reject officials pledge to allow imports

Thu, 12 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0000

The Dominican cement makers grouped in ADOCEM rebuked the Industry and Commerce Ministers

Pakistan cement exports strong six-month growth

Wed, 11 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0000

Pakistan cement exports have recorded a robust growth of 91.69 per cent to US$ 289.217m during

Colombia to slash tariffs on cement imports

Tue, 10 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0000

The Colombian government decided to eliminate a 10% tariff on imported cement to limit price increases

Pakistan seeks alternative export markets

Mon, 9 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0000

The Pakistan cement industry is seeking an alternate export market other than India, as it has not

Turkey: knocking on all doors to export cement

Fri, 6 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0000

With traditional export markets diminishing, many companies in the cement industry have

Pakistan sector seeks new export market

Tue, 3 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0000

The cement industry in Pakistan is seeking an alternate export market other than India, as it has not

India cos may freeze imports from Pakistan

Fri, 30 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +0000

Following a recent alert from security agencies that RDX explosives were being smuggled through cement bags into the country from Pakistan

India cement exports underway

Thu, 15 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +0000

With the Indian government eliminating duties on cement exports and close to 1Mt have been put aside for export by March 20.

Indian cement cos buoyed as imports from Pakistan dry up

Wed, 14 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +0000

Indian cement companies heaved a sigh of relief with imports from Pakistan almost grinding to a halt after the Government imposed a countervailing duty on imports.

TPI Polene: Sharp decline in 4Q08F earnings, Thailand

Tue, 13 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +0000

TPIPL is expected to post 4Q08 normalised earnings of Bt85m, down 45% YoY and 85% QoQ.

Pakistan cement exports to India comes to a halt

Mon, 12 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +0000

Cement export to India has come to a complete halt following the imposition of 12 per cent duties on its import by the Indian government, industry sources said on Friday

New plea on the cement price, Malaysia

Mon, 12 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +0000

The Sabah Housing and Real Estate Developers Association has again appealed to the State Government to review the current selling price of cement.

Pakistan cement exports increase 70% during 1H09

Thu, 8 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +0000

Pakistan cement exports witnessed a growth of 70 per cent in 1HFY09 to reach 5.05Mt as total dispatches

Indonesia’s Semen Gresik to lift 2009 cement exports

Mon, 5 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +0000

State-owned cement maker PT Semen Gresik is planning to increase its export volume despite the economic

Indian producers welcome import duties

Sat, 3 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +0000

As the Indian government has brought back the countervailing duty (CVD) on cement the domestic cement industry has supported the move with HM Bangur, president of the Cement Manufacturers Association

Cement barge runs aground

Sat, 3 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +0000

A 60m empty cement barge ran aground near McMicking Point, Vancouver on New Year’s Day. Staff from Vancouver-based Lafarge, the company that owns the barge

Yemeni cement exported to Djibouti

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0000

Aden Cement Factory exported on 12,500 tonnes of cement to Djibouti in late December and this represents the second such shipment, Yemeni news sources report.

Mozambique cuts cement tax as costs soar

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0000

Mozambique has suspended a 10.5 percent tax on cement imports for the next two years to counter rising building costs, a government official said on Thursday. Cabinet spokesman Luis Covane, said local

India: cement traders tighten credit to builders

Wed, 24 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0000

Come January and builders and contractors in Mumbai will face strict norms for credit on cement purchase as dealers have decided to deal with defaults.

Sierra Leone Cement Corporation Limited - cement price reduction

Tue, 23 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0000

Leocem wish to inform the general public that the selling price of cement has been decreased with effect from December 15, 2008.

PITC to make first duty-free cement import

Mon, 22 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0000

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has ordered an initial duty-free importation of 1m bags of cement by the state-owned Philippine International Trading Corp.

India lifts ban on cement exports - trade ministry

Mon, 22 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0000

India has lifted a ban on cement exports, the trade ministry said

Government plan to import cement bucked, Philippines

Mon, 15 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0000

A public administration expert and political analyst at the University of the Philippines cast doubt

Government plan to import cement bucked, Philippines

Mon, 15 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0000

A public administration expert and political analyst at the University of the Philippines cast doubt

China 10-month cement export down 22.1%

Tue, 9 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0000

China exported US$940m worth of 22.64Mt cement in the first ten months of 2008, dropping 5.5% and

Philippines to import Japanese cement

Fri, 5 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0000

The Philippines will import cement from Japan before the end of the year to provide consumers with a

Proposal to export cement via Gwadar declined

Mon, 1 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0000

Cement manufacturers in Pakistan have turned down the government’s proposal to export cement through Gwadar

Bangladesh Chhatak Cement ready for exports to Assam

Mon, 1 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0000

Production at Chhatak Cement Company has been increased and the company is not only meeting local demands but is set to export cement to the Indian state of Assam soon.

Export of Armenian cement to Russia unprofitable

Fri, 28 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0000

The new tariffs of the Russian South-Caucasian Railways have made the export of Armenian cement to

Fresh tender for cement supply, Mauritius

Fri, 28 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0000

Tenders launched for the supply of cement during 2009 have attracted only one firms response but the

DTI sees local cement makers cutting prices, Philippines

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0000

The Philippine government expects consumers to feel the benefits of the controversial move to lift for six

Egypt cement exports to USA fall by 28 per cent

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0000

According to Al-Ahram newspaper, Mr. Ashraf Ezzdein, Head of the Egyptian Commercial Office in New York,

Ground being broken on Staten Island cement terminal

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0000

Officials are currently breaking ground on a new cement terminal on the waterfront in Elm Park, Staten Island

Holcim commits to $50m ship, New Zealand

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0000

Holcim says it will order a $50 million replacement ship for the 32-year-old coastal cement carrier MV Westport,

Philippines: cement makers lament lifting of import tariff

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0000

Representatives of the Philippine cement industry has criticised the government for removing the tariff on

CRH announces completion of EUR1.5bn debt facilities

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0000

CRH plcs Interim Management Statement, released on 11th November, disclosed that the Group was close

China cement exports down in first 8 months

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0000

China exported less cement in the first eight months of this year as a result of ebbing demand in

Tax for imported cement returns in Russia

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0000

According to Mr Victor Kovshevny the President of Cement Suppliers and Consumers Association said that in August the Government decided to prolong the 0 per cent tax

Vietnam raises import duty on cement

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0000

The Finance Ministry November 19 decided to increase the import duty on clinker and cement to 10 and 38 per cent, respectively,

Wholesale cement price goes up

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0000

The Commerce Commission yesterday gave the green light to Fiji Industries Limited (FIL) to increase its charges of bag and bulk cement by 15 per cent.

Cement despatch growth at four year low, inventory up

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0000

The 205Mt domestic cement industry which is haunted by a glut, has seen the lowest despatch growth rate in the last four years.

Cement, wheat tariffs scrapped

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0000

Tariffs on wheat and cement will be temporarily removed in an effort to stabilse domestic prices in the Philippines.

Export sops: marginal relief for cement companies

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0000

The export incentives offered by the Indian Government will have little impact on the prospects of the beleaguered cement companies as the benefits are restricted

Cement producers look to import via Bangladesh

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0000

Local cement makers now weigh the feasibility of several import proposals they recently received from Sri Lanka, Saudi Arabia, Sudan and Kenyan companies.

Cemex eyes flat sales on uncertanties

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0000

Cemex Philippines, the countrys third-largest cement maker, expects sales this year to be flat in view of what the firms public relations director described as uncertainties in the market

Pakistans cement export passes 1Mt mark per month

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0000

Cement export showed an exceptional growth, crossing the mark of 1Mt per month and depicted a growth of 117.2 per cent YoY

China cement exports down in first 18-months

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0000

China exported less cement in the first eight months of this year as a result of ebbing demand in developed nations and more difficult market access at home

Noynoy urges Palace not to lift cement tariffs

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0000

Saying that lifting cement tariffs to the Philippines would have serious repercussions on the local industry and its workers, Sen. Benigno Aquino Jr said

Five per cent tariff on cement suspended, Philippines

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0000

President Arroyo of the Philippines has indefinitely suspended the five-per cent tariff on imported cement to

FPI head bucks plan to scrap cement import tariff

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0000

A prominent leader of Philippine industries yesterday cautioned government officials mulling the

West Africa: Norcem aims for cement exports

Thu, 6 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0000

Norwegian cement producer Norcem is turning to West Africa to keep its sales up as the Norwegian property market slows down.

Pakistan cement for Sri Lanka

Thu, 6 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0000

The Government of Sri Lanka will release a sufficient stock of cement imported from Pakistan stipulating

Removal of Suspended Duty - Cement Makers ’Face Collapse’

Tue, 4 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0000

A decision by Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania to phase out suspended duty on cement is beginning to take its toll

India: cement companies feel input cost heat

Mon, 3 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0000

Driven by increased costs of power and fuel coupled with high coal prices, cement companies across the country face the heat on their earnings margin for the first half of the fiscal.

Japan cement firms halt exports to Korea

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0000

The Nihon Keizai Shimbun says Japanese cement companies are planning on halting exports to Korea

Baltic Dry Index falls below 1,000 points to six-year lows

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0000

The Baltic Dry Index is now trading below 1000 points. Yesterday marked one more downward session for the freefalling index, tracking dry bulk shipments of commodities like iron ore and coal.

Philippine government keen on removing tariff on imported cement

Mon, 20 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0100

The Philippine government will proceed with the elimination of tariff on imported cement even if the domestic manufacturers would succeed in convincing the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)

Lafarge to stop importing cement next year, Indonesia

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Lafarge Cement, a French cement producer controlling a 99% stake in PT Semen Andalas Indonesia, is going to stop importing 1.1Mta of cement starting from 2009.

Cement prices likely to dip by INR20/bag in Mumbai

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0100

The dipping stock markets and fall in the real estate prices are going to have a strong effect on the cement industry.

Its bargain sale on D Street

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0100

There was never a better time to accumulate Indias blue-chip stocks. Some of the soram Industries, ITC, Ambuja Cement and Indian Hotels, among others, are trading at one of their lowest levels

India cement firms Q2 advance tax falls

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0100

A slowdown seems to be catching up with the construction sector, if the 35 per cent decline in advance tax payments of cement companies in September 2008 is any indication.

Hengji to export 100,000t cement to Russia in 08

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Heilongjiang Heihe Hengji Cement Co., Ltd, a cement producer based in Harbin City, Heilongjiang Province, northeast China is scheduled to export 100,000t cement to Russia in 2008.

Turkmenistan abolishes duties on imported cement

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Turkmen President Gurbanguly Berdymukhammedov signed a decree temporarily abolishing custom duties on imported cement beginning October 1, 2008

Philippines: cement makers asked to explain prices

Fri, 3 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0100

The Department of Trade and Industry (DIT) is considering subpoenaing cement companies that are slow in complying with a request for information relating to recent price increases,

Pakistan cement sales drop 15 per cent

Wed, 1 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Cement sales fell 15 per cent in the first quarter of current fiscal depicting a decline of 4.88Mt. However, cement exports

Turkmenistan temporarily abolishes customs duties on import of cement

Wed, 1 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Turkmen President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov signed a decree according to which customs duties on the import of cement products are temporarily abolished

Nigeria: cement distributors back importation policy

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Distributors of cement said they are in full support of importation of bagged cement into the country instead of local production.

Taiwan Cement and Asia Cement to Raise export quotations

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Spot prices for cement has risen 15 per cent globally in the past few months in reaction to price hikes in coal, for example.

Local cement importers get further suspension of tariff, Jamaica

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Local importers of cement will be getting an extended lifeline as the government has suspended the Common External Tariff (CET) on 240,000t for one year.

Carib Cement to barge cement to St Thomas

Wed, 17 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Faced with the challenge of no direct route to St Thomas after the Hope Bridge collapsed nearly three weeks ago

Kaliningrad Commercial Seaport and HeidelbergCement to launch terminal

Fri, 12 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Kaliningrad Commercial Seaport and HeidelbergCement Group (Germany) on September 4 will launch a terminal designed for handling cement

FG okays importation of bagged cement, Nigeria

Wed, 10 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Contrary to the Federal Government of Nigeria’s earlier stand that it would not allow importation of bagged cement, it has thrown its gate open for the importation of 50kg bagged cement.

Flour Mills of Nigeria imports 10,000t of cement

Thu, 4 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0100

The managing director, Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc, Dr Emmanuel Ukpabi, has said that the company has imported 10,000t of cement to check the non-availability of the product.

Ethiopian imports from Pakistan

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Avorniga, an Israeli company that leases the Addis Abeba Cement Plant from Mugher Cement Factory has procured 22,000t of clinker from Pakistan. The clinker docked at the Port of Djibouti last week.

Russian cement producers call for 30% import duty

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Interfax reported that Russian Cement industry lobby Soyuztsement has asked the governments foreign trade and customs tariff policy commission to impose a temporary import duty of 30% on cement

Monsoon affects Pakistan’s cement exports to India

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Pakistani cement dispatches to India have declined by about 50 per cent owing to monsoon, which has affected demand from Indian buyers.

Indocement exports down on larger domestic sales

Fri, 1 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0100

PT Indocement Tunggal Prakarsa posted a 32 per cent decline in exports to 1.2Mt in the first half of this year on larger sales on the domestic market.

Ambuja Cements, UltraTech to increase exports

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Ambuja Cement Ltd, India’s second largest cement producer and UltraTech Cement Ltd, an Aditya Birla Group Company, have plans to

Duty waiver on Pakistan cement dents Indian producers profitability

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0100

The Indian cement industry has expressed concern over increased cement imports from Pakistan contending that the waiver of import duty has put domestic producers at a disadvantage.

Indian Railways to help boost cement import from Pakistan

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Indian Railways is planning to scale up transport of cement from Pakistan to help raise local supplies and tame price pressures, the state-run utility said in a statement on Friday.

ABAD demands ban on cement export, Pakistan

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Karachi: The Association of Builders and Developers (ABAD) has said the government should ban the cement export and allow its import

Kenyan authorities block Tororo cement limestone bid

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Kenyan authorities recently blocked a proposal by Tororo Cement Industry (TCI) to import limestone from Kenyas vast Rift Valley province.

Lithuania’s Akmenes boosted by export growth

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Rising exports to Kaliningrads booming construction market have helped Lithuanias only cement manufacturer, Akmenes Cementas (Akmene Cement)

Imports to ease cement shortage, Bahrain

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Bahrain is to import 31,000t of cement from Turkey and the UAE, it was announced yesterday.

Pakistan’s private sector facilitated to export bulk cement

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0100

The Karachi Port Trust, as part of its landlord port strategy, has facilitated the private sector to export bulk cement.

Saudi urged to boost cement exports

Wed, 9 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Bahrain has requested the Saudi government to temporarily ease its cement export restrictions, in an attempt to end a crippling shortage

Nigeria: first batch of imported bagged cement arrives August

Tue, 8 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Nigeria’s Minister of Commerce and Industry, Mr Charles Ugwuh, has stated that the first batch of bagged cement for which seven companies

Vicat: Sinai Cement capacity doubled, Egypt

Fri, 4 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0100

The Vicat group announces today that the new kiln at the Sinai Cement plant at El Arish in Egypt entered service on 27 June 2008, in line with its "2010 Performance" plan.

Great scope for cement exports to Sri Lanka: Rajabdin

Tue, 1 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0100

There is a great scope for private sector to export cement to Sri Lanka to meet the ever increasing demand of cement as construction industry in Sri Lanka was rapidly growing with a reasonable pace.

Only Gujarat cos may be allowed to export

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0100

After partially lifting the ban on export of cement last month and allowing it to be exported from Gujarat ports

Delhi government looking to import cheap cement from Pakistan

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Commonwealth Games 2010 to be held in the Indian capital could have a Pakistani connection as the Delhi Government is looking to import cheap cement from the neighbouring country.

Sabah wants cement import duties abolished, Malaysia

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Sabah wants the import duties on cement from Asean countries to be abolished as the state government announced cost-cutting measures to mitigate rising fuel costs.

Malaysia: cement move draws mixed response

Mon, 9 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0100

The government’s move to abolish the ceiling price for cement with effect from June 5 has drawn a mixed bag of responses

DJ Taiwan Cement to raise prices By 8-10 per cent from July

Mon, 9 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Taiwan Cement Corp will raise cement prices by 8-10 per cent from July

Vietnam: cement down

Fri, 6 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Construction contractors must have taken a sigh of relief as prices of popular cement brands such as Ha Tien 1

Indian cement companies may revisit pricing strategy after June

Thu, 5 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0100

The continuous rise in input costs, which eats into the profits of companies, may force domestic cement makers to re-work their pricing strategy after June this year.

Government withdraws tax refunds on cement exports

Tue, 3 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0100

The Indian government today withdrew tax refunds on cement exports

Aditya Birla May cement shipments up 0.8 per cent YoY

Tue, 3 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0100

India’s Aditya Birla Group said on Monday its cement shipments in May rose 0.8 per cent from a year earlier to 2.66Mt.

Indias MoF denies excise duty to cement firms

Mon, 2 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Cement industry has been lobbying for abatement since the government introduced MRP-linked excise duty last year.

India’s Ultratech buys S.Africa coal at $170/T CIF-seller

Mon, 2 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Indian cement maker Ultratech bought a parcel of South African coal ex-stocks at an Indian port for US$170/t CIF

Sri Lanka to import cement from Pakistan

Fri, 30 May 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Sri Lanka plans to import 300,000t of cement from Pakistan to ease the shortage of cement in the local market.

India imports 83,000t of cement from Pakistan

Tue, 27 May 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Government is importing cement from Pakistan as a measure to control the hike in cement prices.

Vietnam axes clinker tariff

Wed, 21 May 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Vietnam has decided to slash import taxes to zero percent from current 5-10 percent on clinker, according to a local finance agency on Wednesday. Under a decision of the Finance Ministry on May 19,

Pakistan cement export data

Wed, 21 May 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Pakistan’s cement exports have registered a phenomenal growth during the first 10 months of the current fiscal year, which stood at 5.94 million tonnes for July-April. "Last year, 2006-07, Pa

Oman buys Pakistani cement

Tue, 20 May 2008 00:00:00 +0100

The first 17,500-tonne cement shipment from Pakistan will arrive here in the first week of June as announced recently by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. The shipment is aimed at meeting the inc

Pakistan cement export progress

Mon, 19 May 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Cement exports from Pakistan are still lucrative due to the commoditys high demand and shortage in the region, especially in India and the UAE, placing Pakistan in a favourable position to further in

China’s cement industry to lift prices

Mon, 19 May 2008 00:00:00 +0100

China’s cement industry plans to lift price for the fourth time in Oct.-Dec. 2008 as a result of eliminating 600Mt of obsolete production

Lucky Cement, Noor Investment sign MoU

Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Lucky Cement has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Noor Financial Investment Company (Noor)

Pakistan to export 52,000t of cement to India

Mon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Pakistan will export about 52,000t of cement to India in the next two months.

India may ban cement exports if prices rise

Fri, 11 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0100

India may consider banning cement exports if prices continue to rise, Commerce and Industry Secretary G.K.

Belarus raises cement prices

Wed, 9 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Belarus has raised cement prices and reduced trade discounts in accordance with

India to facilitate more cement imports from Pakistan

Tue, 8 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0100

With mounting political pressure to check price rise, the Indian Government is likely to facilitate more cement imports from Pakistan

Ras Al Khaimah Cement buys S.Africa coal cargo at $150/t

Thu, 3 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0100

UAE cement maker Ras al Khaimah Cement Co has bought a prompt cargo of South African coal from traders Glencore at around $150.00 a tonne CIF, traders said.

Egypt says could review cement bans

Wed, 2 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Egypt’s government could repeal the ban on cement exports before its scheduled end if prices fall, the country’s deputy trade minister said on Tuesday.

Lucky to export cement to South Africa

Thu, 27 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0000

Lucky Cement is optimistic about the expansion process of its first production line (4,200tpd or 1.26Mta) in

Pakistan: open land route To India could double cement export

Wed, 19 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0000

Pakistan’s cement exports to India may double if India allows transportation of the commodity over land, a Pakistan official said Tuesday.

Zambia to import Zim cement

Wed, 19 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0000

The Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry officials have travelled to Zimbabwe to make arrangement for Zambia to import 55,000t of cement to meet the shortfall in the market.

Pakistani cement gets green signal from South Africa

Tue, 18 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0000

The Pakistan cement sector has received a green signal from the South African authorities to export cement with Pakistani tag

Pakistan’s Lucky Cement to benefit from duty cut

Mon, 17 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0000

Pakistan’s biggest cement maker, Lucky Cement, stands to reap major benefits from the decision by Dubai to lift custom duties on cement and steel.

Pakistan cement exports to rise as UAE removes duty

Fri, 14 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0000

Pakistani cement exports will be key beneficiaries as the demand for cement in Gulf countries will now

India to provide three trains to import cement from Pakistan

Tue, 11 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0000

Business Recorder reported that Indian government has agreed to provide three trains per week for carrying cement consignments from Pakistan for its domestic consumption.

Dalmia Cement signs one year supply deal with BHPB

Tue, 11 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0000

Dalmia Cement has reportedly signed a 12-18 month supply contract with BHP Billiton for 10 cargoes of South African coal

Pakistan to export cement to Sri Lanka

Wed, 5 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0000

Pakistan will supply cement to Sri Lanka,

Burundi concerned over low cement export

Mon, 3 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0000

Burundi has expressed concern at reduced quantity of cement exported to his country by Lafarge Cement Zambia which has resulted to high retail prices.

Indian Railways target doubling in cement transportation

Wed, 27 Feb 2008 00:00:00 +0000

With the reduction of freight charges, Indian Railways has set an ambitious target of doubling the transportation of cement to 200Mt

Israel approves rare shipment of cement to Gaza Strip

Wed, 20 Feb 2008 00:00:00 +0000

Israel has approved a rare shipment of cement to the Gaza Strip, Israeli officials said Monday, for the construction of a sewage treatment plant to replace one that collapsed last year

India mulls Wagah border link for cement imports

Thu, 14 Feb 2008 00:00:00 +0000

India is exploring whether it would be more economically viable to import Pakistani cement through the Wagah border than through Mumbai port.

Cimpor to invest about EUR16m in two new 5500t capacity cement ships

Tue, 12 Feb 2008 00:00:00 +0000

Cimpors Cimpship shipping unit plans to invest about EUR16m in two new ships with the capacity to transport about 5500t of cement each, a company official said.

India Cements to build up shipping fleet

Mon, 11 Feb 2008 00:00:00 +0000

India Cements is pressing ahead with ambitious plans to make it big in the country’s growing dry-bulk shipping business five years after pulling out of shipowning.

Binani to book 300,000t Apr-Jun S.Africa coal next week

Fri, 8 Feb 2008 00:00:00 +0000

India’s Binani Cement Ltd will next week award a recent tender to buy 300,000t of South African coal for delivery in April-June, Indian traders said.

Pakistan starts exporting cement to India

Thu, 31 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +0000

Bilateral trade between India and Pakistan has taken a significant step forward with at least five Pakistani companies approved by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS)

New cement policy for Nigeria

Wed, 30 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +0000

According to an informed editorial report from Nigeria’s This Day, it had always seemed obvious that something was wrong with the previous Nigerian administrations blanket ban on cement importa

Cement prices rise

Wed, 30 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +0000

After witnessing a slight fall in prices during the past few weeks owing to sluggish demand, Indian cement

Nigeria: cement glut expected

Tue, 29 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +0000

In the next few weeks shiploads of cement are expected at Nigerian seaports, following the lifting of the ban on cement imports by the federal government.

TNCC Chief welcomes TN Govts decision to import cement

Mon, 28 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +0000

TNCC President M Krishnasamy today welcomed the Tamil Nadu governments decision to offer imported cement at Rs 160 a bag, to builders and general public.

Pakistan exports up 111 per cent, July-December

Thu, 24 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +0000

Cement exports recorded a phenomenal growth of 111 per cent during six months of the current fiscal year to reach US$135.672m.

Tamil Nadu govt sells cement at concessional rate

Tue, 22 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +0000

The Tamil Nadu government today launched the sale of cement at a concessional rate of Rs 200 per bag through the Civil Supplies Department across the state.

Pakistani cement exporters lose earnings due to cutthroat competition

Tue, 22 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +0000

The value of Pakistani cement exports to India has fallen from $74 to $70 per tonne during the last few weeks due to competition amongst the exporters

Dangote, 12 Others to Import Bulk Cement

Thu, 17 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +0000

The Federal Government has given provisional approval to 13 local companies to import bulk cement into the country in order to

Nigeria lifts ban on cement imports

Tue, 15 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +0000

President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua has lifted the ban on the importation of bagged cement into the country.

Uzbek materials sales on the increase

Fri, 11 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +0000

The volume of construction materials sales being reported by Uzbekistan authorities is rising.

Unlicensed cement stocks sealed in North West frontier

Fri, 11 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +0000

A province-wide campaign has been launched in NWFP, Pakistan to stall the manufacturing and selling of

Government now puts cement importation on hold, Tanzania

Mon, 7 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +0000

The government has put on hold plans to import cement from within East Africa designed as a strategy to ease an acute shortage of the item in the country.

Two selling fake cement held

Mon, 7 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +0000

Two traders involved in selling of sub-standard cement were arrested by the Madion police.

Cement export to Tanzania PSQCA refuses certification

Wed, 2 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +0000

Pakistan Standards and Quality Control Authority (PSQCA) has refused certification of Lucky Cement Ltd’s ordinary portland cement exported to Tanzania.

Russia to scrap five per cent import duty on cement as of January 1.

Wed, 2 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +0000

Russia will cancel a five-percent import duty on cement as of January 1, 2008, the federal antimonopoly service said on Friday with reference to the governments statement.

Cement export trends alter in Uzbekistan

Wed, 2 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +0000

Over 140,000 tonnes of cement was sold through the exchange trades since the beginning of the year. This exceeds the sales of the same period of the previous year 4 and a half times times

Abolishment of Export Rebates Leads to Sharp Drop in Cement Exports

Wed, 2 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +0000

With China completely abolishing the cement export rebate in July, according to statistics from the General Administration of Customs,

Pakistan exports on the increase

Sun, 30 Dec 2007 00:00:00 +0000

After remaining a traditional supplier of cement to Afghanistan Pakistan is gearing up its export sales. Shortage of cement in India

Minister says ’No’ to cement price hike

Sun, 30 Dec 2007 00:00:00 +0000

The Ministry of Trade and Consumer Services will take legal action against Prima Ceylon Ltd. for increasing prices of wheat flour without

Jamaican cement shortages

Sun, 30 Dec 2007 00:00:00 +0000

The Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce focused primarily on alleviating the problems that arose from the shortage of cement

Cement cartels could influence Indian market

Wed, 26 Dec 2007 00:00:00 +0000

News that the Indian regulatory offices have finally ruled of an illegal cartel in the cement sector back in the early 1990s has prompted Indian economist Mr Mehta

Russia to abolish some import tariffs

Wed, 26 Dec 2007 00:00:00 +0000

The Russian Government is to abolish import tariffs on some types of cement within nine months. The act was signed by Victor Zubkov

Coal price hike by 10-15%

Mon, 24 Dec 2007 00:00:00 +0000

The recent hike in Indian coal prices by 10-15% is expected to hit the cement industry, as the cost of coal constitutes around 12%

Philippines push importers to comply with cement standards

Fri, 21 Dec 2007 00:00:00 +0000

The Philippine Department of Trade and Industry’s Bureau of Product Standards (DTI-BPS) has pushed for cement importers to comply with

Belarus will import cement from China in 2008, construction minister says

Thu, 20 Dec 2007 00:00:00 +0000

Belarus will import cement from China in 2008, Construction Minister Alyaksandr Selyaznyow said at

Pakistan ready to export 0.1Mt cement to India

Wed, 19 Dec 2007 00:00:00 +0000

Pakistan is all set to export about 0.1Mt cement to neighboring country India on monthly basis and both the countries

Omani Raysut Cement Co to supply 30,000t Clinker to Oman Cement

Tue, 18 Dec 2007 00:00:00 +0000

Oman’s Raysut Cement Co (RCC) will supply 30,000t of clinker to Oman Cement Co (OCC) at a price of 21.5 Omani rials

CET waiver on cement continuing

Tue, 18 Dec 2007 00:00:00 +0000

The Guyana government will continue to waive the 15% Common External Tariff (CET) on extra-regional cement even though Cabinet Secretary Dr. Roger Luncheon

Tanzania detains cement

Mon, 17 Dec 2007 00:00:00 +0000

Tanzania has detained 50 containers of cement exported from Pakistan on arrival at its port for want of Pakistan Standards and Quality Control Authoritys

Pakistan cement exports to India 84,440t In Sep-Nov-Source

Thu, 13 Dec 2007 00:00:00 +0000

Pakistan has exported 84,440t of cement to India in the September-November period, an industry official familiar with the matter said Wednesday.

Cement imports from Pakistan increase

Mon, 10 Dec 2007 00:00:00 +0000

According to traders, cement imports from Pakistan into India are on the rise having crossed the 100,000t mark since imports were allowed in September.

India: 50-kg cement bag price up by Rs10

Thu, 6 Dec 2007 00:00:00 +0000

The cement cartel has further increased ex-factory cement prices by Rs10 per 50-kg bag

Sri Lanka keen to import rice and cement from Pakistan

Wed, 5 Dec 2007 00:00:00 +0000

Sri Lanka has expressed keen interest to import 350Mt of rice at the rate of $340 /t besides 2,500Mt of cement on immediate basis.

India: Cement prices start firming up

Wed, 5 Dec 2007 00:00:00 +0000

Prices seen rising in Jan; Rs 5 per bag hike in western markets already.

India will take steps to lower cement prices

Tue, 4 Dec 2007 00:00:00 +0000

India will take all necessary steps to bring down cement prices and has asked a state-run trading firm

Pakistani cement sales up 32 per cent July-Nov

Tue, 4 Dec 2007 00:00:00 +0000

Pakistani cement sales grew by 32.3 per cent to 12.04Mt in the first five months of the 2007/08

Indian cement prices likely to remain stable

Mon, 3 Dec 2007 00:00:00 +0000

Industry to add 100Mta of capacity keeping prices stable.

Belarus ministry wants cement exports stopped in 2008

Thu, 29 Nov 2007 00:00:00 +0000

Belarus Architecture and Construction Ministry wants exports of cement stopped in 2008,

Indian cement imports during Apr-May 2007 at 53,378t

Wed, 28 Nov 2007 00:00:00 +0000

India has imported 53378 tonnes of cement valued at Rs 14.20 crore during April-May 2007.

Cameroon: will trade liberalisation improve the market?

Tue, 27 Nov 2007 00:00:00 +0000

A number of prospective cement traders are expected to converge in Yaounde, the capital of the Cameroons today when the Minister of Trade,

Tanzania cement shortage caused by exports

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 00:00:00 +0000

Tanzanian cement manufacturers need to increase production capacity to narrow the deficit currently experienced by local consumers.

India Supreme Court okays limestone supply to Lafarge Bangladesh

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 00:00:00 +0000

To maintain the balance in the sensitive bilateral relations with Bangladesh, the ministry of forest and environment on Friday did a U-turn on its objection to limestone quarrying in forest areas of M

Lafarge Romania exports no longer a priority

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 00:00:00 +0000

Lafarge Cement, the domestic unit of Lafarge group this year cut the share of exports in overall sales to just 5%, prompted by domestic market growth by 30%, to EUR750-800m.

CET Cement controversy still in limbo

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 00:00:00 +0000

TCL Guyana Inc., (TGI) a subsidiary of the TCL Group of Trinidad and Tobago, is adopting a ’wait-and-see’ position in relation to the Government of Guyana’s continued waiver

Cement importer hit for its clearance failures

Fri, 23 Nov 2007 00:00:00 +0000

A consumer advocate has scored an importer of cement for allegedly defying laws on importation, and product quality and standards into the Philippines Maria Lourdes Casas Quezon, a member and former

Yantai Mainly Exports Cement to Angola, USA and Spain

Thu, 22 Nov 2007 00:00:00 +0000

Yantai City in Shandong Province exported 748,000t of cement to Angola in the first ten months of the year, rising by 2.2 times year-on-year,

Rwanda to import cement from China

Wed, 21 Nov 2007 00:00:00 +0000

Rwanda is to start importing cement from China to complement locally produced volumes.

Xinjiang’s cement exports multiply in first 10 months

Tue, 20 Nov 2007 00:00:00 +0000

The Alashankou Port in Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region exported 284,600t of cement in the first 10 months of the year, valued at US$ 16.09bn, rising by 5.81 times and 5.87 times YoY respectively.

India imported 35,000t cement from Pakistan during three months

Mon, 19 Nov 2007 00:00:00 +0000

India has imported 35,000t cement from Pakistan during the last three months.

Guyana not seeking extension of cement waiver

Mon, 19 Nov 2007 00:00:00 +0000

The Bharrat Jagdeo administration has backed down from a plan to seek an extension of a Caribbean Community (CARICOM) facility to import cement from extra regional sources, an official has confirmed.

Binani buys Dec-Feb S.Africa coal at $130.00/T CIF

Fri, 16 Nov 2007 00:00:00 +0000

India’s Binani Cement has bought four panamax cargoes of South African coal at an average price of around $130.00 a tonne CIF following a recent tender, the seller said.

East Africa Community Waives Import Duty On Cement to Ease Supply Deficit.

Wed, 7 Nov 2007 00:00:00 +0000

Cement producers in the East Africa Community region will, in the next six months, benefit from a temporary 15 per cent import duty tax reduction in Tanzania.

Tanzania waives import duty on cement to ease supply deficit

Mon, 5 Nov 2007 00:00:00 +0000

Cement producers in the East Africa Community region will, in the next six months, benefit from a temporary 15 per cent import duty tax reduction in Tanzania.

Cement imports from Cuba into Jamaica

Thu, 1 Nov 2007 00:00:00 +0000

Minister of Industry, Commerce & Investment Karl Samuda said that 5,000t of cement would arrive in Jamaica from Cuba within the next two weeks, to ease the current shortage,

Pakistan cement exports to India below 6%

Fri, 26 Oct 2007 00:00:00 +0100

Pakistan cement exports to India are very low as compared with other countries and stands at only six per cent of the total cement export of the country, local press cited industry representatives as

Pakistan looks to make India top cement market

Thu, 25 Oct 2007 00:00:00 +0100

Following relaxation of cement imports, Pakistan is planning to export 6Mt of the commodity to India annually. This means India will replace Afghanistan as Pakistans top cement export market.

Leading operators in battle for Sokhna, Egypt

Wed, 24 Oct 2007 00:00:00 +0100

Leading operators are reportedly circling around Egypts Sokhna port, which is strategically located at the southern entrance of the Suez Canal

Ministry still to say whether cement waiver to continue, Guyana

Mon, 22 Oct 2007 00:00:00 +0100

The Ministry of Tourism, Industry and Commerce is yet to announce what steps will be taken regarding the waiver on the Common External Tariff (CET) for extra-regional cement imports,

15 cases filed against errant cement traders, Sri Lanka

Mon, 22 Oct 2007 00:00:00 +0100

The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has filed 15 Court cases against errant traders who have abused the Consumer Affairs Act by concealing and selling cement at a higher price.

Lithuanias Gerdukas launches imports of cement

Fri, 19 Oct 2007 00:00:00 +0100

Gerdukas, Lithuania’s cement trader, has shipped the second batch of cement by sea from Sweden,

Sri Lankan officials trying to control rising cement prices

Fri, 19 Oct 2007 00:00:00 +0100

The Secretary of the Ministry of Trade, Marketing Development, Cooperatives and Consumer Affairs and the Acting Chairman of the Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) R.M.K. Ratnayaka said that t

India’s Grasim, Dalmia, Ambuja say seek S.Africa coal

Thu, 18 Oct 2007 00:00:00 +0100

Indian cement makers have re-entered the coal market in force seeking South African cargoes for delivery between November and the end of Q1.

Two shiploads of cement arrive, Sri Lanka

Thu, 18 Oct 2007 00:00:00 +0100

Two ships carrying 120,000t of cement have arrived in Sri Lanka thus meeting the islandwide demand for cement in spite of the shortage created by errant traders concealing cement stocks.

Cheap’ Pakistan cement to hit India

Fri, 12 Oct 2007 00:00:00 +0100

Cement shipments from Pakistan will hit the Indian markets by the end of the month at prices that are up to a third lower than domestic prices, according to reports from Business Standard, India.

Hardware store owners say cement price too high, want it from abroad, Dominican Republic

Thu, 11 Oct 2007 00:00:00 +0100

Hardware store owners asked the Dominican government to allow cement to be imported freely, to counter the national producers increase of 17 pesos per bag.

First shipment of cement expected to arrive in Jamaica

Wed, 10 Oct 2007 00:00:00 +0100

The first shipment of cement is expected to arrive in Jamaica Tuesday providing some relief to the construction sector which has been experiencing a shortage of supplies.

Jamaican cement importers get a break

Mon, 8 Oct 2007 00:00:00 +0100

Cement importers to Jamaica capitalizing on the critical local shortage will benefit from a reduction on the fee levied by the Port Authority of Jamaica to inspect each ton of the product.

Pakistan has huge opportunity of cement export

Mon, 8 Oct 2007 00:00:00 +0100

"We have huge opportunity for export in the international market", Tariq Ikram Pakistan’s Minister of State and Chief Executive TDAP said while having a detailed discussion with selected cement

Imarex Q3 volume jumps 62 pct on strong dry bulk

Fri, 5 Oct 2007 00:00:00 +0100

Norway’s ocean freight derivatives exchange Imarex NOS said its trading volumes surged 62 percent year-on-year to a record $3.8 billion in the third quarter

Dar cement prices up due to high demand from Great Lakes

Fri, 5 Oct 2007 00:00:00 +0100

The price of cement in Tanzania has risen from $10 to $14 a bag in the past one month with shortages being experienced in some areas of the country.

No cement shortage, says Bamburi

Thu, 4 Oct 2007 00:00:00 +0100

Bamburi Cement says a fire at the firms plant did not affect production. A

India’s ACC Sept cement shipments up

Thu, 4 Oct 2007 00:00:00 +0100

India’s second-biggest cement producer, said on Wednesday its September

Pakistani cement sales post 34% rise in Q1

Wed, 3 Oct 2007 00:00:00 +0100

Cement sales rose by 34 percent during to the first quarter (July-September)

Cuban cement to ease shortage

Wed, 3 Oct 2007 00:00:00 +0100

A shipment of 5000t of cement is scheduled to leave for the island from Cuba

Ambuja Sept cement shipments down

Wed, 3 Oct 2007 00:00:00 +0100

Ambuja Cements, India’s third-largest cement maker, said on Wednesday its

Cement for the railways

Tue, 2 Oct 2007 00:00:00 +0100

West China Cement Ltd said it has won the bid to supply the cement required

Don’t compromise on cement quality

Tue, 2 Oct 2007 00:00:00 +0100

Cement Industries (Sabah) Sdn Bhd (CIS) has been urged to not compromise on the quality of cement supplied

Cebu-based ship sinks off Palawan

Tue, 2 Oct 2007 00:00:00 +0100

Fourteen Cebuano crew-members are missing while four others were rescued after a cargo vessel owned by JPS Shipping Lines

Private traders in rush for Pakistan cement

Mon, 1 Oct 2007 00:00:00 +0100

In August, it was announced at the India Pakistan Commerce Secretary level

Indian customs halts cement consignment

Mon, 1 Oct 2007 00:00:00 +0100

Petrapole Customs Authority of India has stopped a consignment of Confidence

Russian regional prices still rising

Mon, 1 Oct 2007 00:00:00 +0100

Cement prices have already doubled since the beginning of the year in Russia, yet

Cement Exports Through Baketu Port Increase in July

Fri, 28 Sep 2007 00:00:00 +0100

The export volume of cement through Baketu Port in July was 42,000t, valued at US$ 1.615M, up 55.6% and 52.4% YoY

New independent for French markets

Thu, 27 Sep 2007 00:00:00 +0100

A group of Spanish and French investors have been given the green light by French authorities to set up three grinding facilities

Govt significantly reduces cess on cement import

Wed, 26 Sep 2007 00:00:00 +0100

Industry Minister Karl Samuda says the Government has approved an 80 per cent reduction in the cess paid by cement importers to inspect their product.

Imports relaxed to ease Qatari cement shortage

Tue, 25 Sep 2007 00:00:00 +0100

The authorities of Qatar have relaxed import procedures to stabilise cement supply in Qatar. Local

Cement companies up prices by Rs 3

Wed, 19 Sep 2007 00:00:00 +0100

Cement companies have hiked prices by Rs 3 per bag, especially across the western region.

Concerns arise over cement supply - Trading

Wed, 19 Sep 2007 00:00:00 +0100

Hardware merchants are growing uneasy with the reported production problems at Carib Cement

Imported cement to solve shortage in Sabah

Wed, 19 Sep 2007 00:00:00 +0100

The heavy demand for cement in Sabah is being solved by additional imports from Peninsular Malaysia,

India: cement prices to rule firm despite imports

Mon, 17 Sep 2007 00:00:00 +0100

The Indian cement industry would not be impacted by import of cement from Pakistan.

Govt told: 3-year wait for cement unfair

Fri, 14 Sep 2007 00:00:00 +0100

The State Government has been urged to allow the free market importation of cement while the proposed clinker and grinding plants are up and running.

Shortage of plastic bags in Pak to affect cement exports to India

Fri, 14 Sep 2007 00:00:00 +0100

The cement export to India from Pakistan is likely to be affected by the shortage of plastic bags used for transporting.

Pakistan exports register record growth of 144 per cent

Wed, 5 Sep 2007 00:00:00 +0100

Cement exports registered a record growth of 144 percent during August 2007 due to huge exports orders, over production and better quality, industry sources said.

Brahmaputra to be used for cement imports

Tue, 4 Sep 2007 00:00:00 +0100

The Mahabahu Brahmaputra River is all set to witness a novel trade relation with neighbouring country Bangladesh, which apart from boosting economic activities would also help in generating employme

Peruvian Pacasmayo to export to Pacific countries

Fri, 31 Aug 2007 00:00:00 +0100

Peruvian cement producer Cementos Pacasmayo will use the limestone and diatomite deposits in Bayovar

Lucky to dispatch 1st cement batch to India

Thu, 30 Aug 2007 00:00:00 +0100

Lucky Cement of Pakistan will dispatch first consignment to India during the next week,

Russia: customs duties on cement imports may be cancelled

Thu, 30 Aug 2007 00:00:00 +0100

The government may cancel the 5% customs duty on cement imports within the next month,

Malawi removes requirement for import of cement

Fri, 24 Aug 2007 00:00:00 +0100

Malawi has, with immediate effect, removed the requirement for cement traders to obtain licenses before importing cement into the country

Two Pakistan cement firms clear BIS standards check

Thu, 23 Aug 2007 00:00:00 +0100

Cement from Pakistan has finally received the ISI mark and can arrive in India.

Guangxis cement exports increase rapidly in first seven months

Thu, 23 Aug 2007 00:00:00 +0100

In the first seven months of 2007, the cement export volume of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region was 453,000t valued at US$ 14.74M, up 76.3% and 66.9% respectively

Finnsementti imports clinker from China

Thu, 23 Aug 2007 00:00:00 +0100

Strong demand for cement has forced Finnish cement manufacturer Finnsementti to import clinker from China

Pakistan cement en-route to India

Fri, 17 Aug 2007 00:00:00 +0100

Reportedly the first consignment of cement from Pakistan is expected to cross the Indian border

Hainan’s cement prices

Wed, 15 Aug 2007 00:00:00 +0100

In the period from July 25th to August 5th, the prices of industrial means of production increased significantly

China cement exports in June 2007

Wed, 15 Aug 2007 00:00:00 +0100

China exported 3,440,000t of cement and clinker valued at US$114.165m in June 2007

Belarusian cement plant steps up exports

Tue, 14 Aug 2007 00:00:00 +0100

The Belarusian Klimovichi cement plant boosted exports by 33.6%

Sabah dealers cash in on cement

Tue, 14 Aug 2007 00:00:00 +0100

Hardware dealers in East Malaysia have been making a killing from the current cemen

Algerian cement prices soaring due to maintenance shut-downs

Mon, 13 Aug 2007 00:00:00 +0100

Construction works undergo a disruption recently owe to cement soaring prices nationwide as it reached 470AD per 50kg bag (US$6.87) in addition to the white cement

Holcim investigates logistics and shipping

Wed, 8 Aug 2007 00:00:00 +0100

Holcim New Zealand, as part of its work on cement supply options, is investigating the logistics of transporting and storing cement in the safest and most efficient way.

Cement Exports through Shandong Port drop slightly in 1H07

Tue, 7 Aug 2007 00:00:00 +0100

The cement export volume through Shandong Port was 6.001Mt in the first half of 2007, with export value at US$190m, d

Hebei’s Cement Export Price Soars in H1

Mon, 6 Aug 2007 00:00:00 +0100

The average cement export price reached US$ 42/t in the first half of 2007 in Hebei Province, up 26.4% year-on-year, and US$ 9/t higher than

Pakistani cement exporters to get certificates till September 15

Mon, 6 Aug 2007 00:00:00 +0100

Pakistani cement manufacturers after getting provisional export certificate from India till September 15, would be able to export cement to India.

Jidong Cement’s Export Volume down 79.8% in H1 Year-on-year

Mon, 6 Aug 2007 00:00:00 +0100

Jidong Cement exported 190,000t of cement in the first half of 2007, down 79.8% year-on-year, according to Shijiazhuang Customs on August 1st.

Pakistan aiming to ship cement to Middle East

Thu, 2 Aug 2007 00:00:00 +0100

The participants of a Roundtable on Cement Industry, organized by the Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Pakistan (ICMAP), concluded that Pakistan could export

Thailand: Baht appreciation erodes cement export growth

Thu, 2 Aug 2007 00:00:00 +0100

During 1H07, Thai cement export value in US dollar terms rose to US$279mn, up 9.4% YoY as thriving demand in Asia and Europe helped offset the slow down in the US market

India seeks to import 5-10Mt of cement from Pakistan

Thu, 2 Aug 2007 00:00:00 +0100

India has agreed to accelerate cement import from Pakistan to fulfill its domestic demand, commerce secretaries of both the countries said Wednesday.

North-Caucasian Railways dispatches over 2Mt of cement in 1H2007

Tue, 31 Jul 2007 00:00:00 +0100

In 1H2007 North-Caucasian Railways (SKZD) dispatched over 2Mt of cement, i.e. 40% more than in 1H2006.

Pakistani firms to sell cement in India

Tue, 31 Jul 2007 00:00:00 +0100

Seven Pakistani cement companies have acquired provisional certification from the Bureau of Indian Standards to sell their product in India

Husheng Tianya exports 2Mt clinker to Spain

Tue, 31 Jul 2007 00:00:00 +0100

Hainan Huasheng Tianya Cement Co, Ltd signed a 2Mt cement clinker export contract with a Spanish

Some pricing stability in the States

Mon, 30 Jul 2007 00:00:00 +0100

Texas Industries has announced that it was now beginning to achieve cement price increases in both of its major markets, Texas and California.

India Govt Exec: to relax rules on cement imports further

Fri, 27 Jul 2007 00:00:00 +0100

India’s federal government will soon announce new norms to allow easier imports of cement to check rising local prices of the commodity, a senior government executive said Thursday.

Bangladeshi firms approved to sell cement in India

Mon, 23 Jul 2007 00:00:00 +0100

Two Bangladesh-based companies have received the approval from the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) for selling cement in Indian market.

Goldsun wins management right for second storage centre at Taipei Harbour

Thu, 19 Jul 2007 00:00:00 +0100

Goldsun Development & Construction Co., one of Taiwans leading construction firms

Cement disappears from markets

Mon, 16 Jul 2007 00:00:00 +0100

In Zimbabwe, cement has disappeared from the formal market since the launch of the operation to reduce prices, but one of the country’s manufacturers, Circle Cement, says it is producing up to 6

Government companies foil effort to ease cement prices

Mon, 16 Jul 2007 00:00:00 +0100

Indian Cement imports will be slow to rise even though the government has brought down the import duty to nil,

Cement export to India faces delay

Tue, 10 Jul 2007 00:00:00 +0100

Cement exports to India by Pakistani manufacturers are not likely to resume anytime soon because the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has not completed its certification process,

PCC exports 17,000t of cement to east Africa

Mon, 9 Jul 2007 00:00:00 +0100

Pakistan Cement Company (PCC), a majority owned subsidiary of Orascom Construction Industries (OCI), has begun export of cement to east Africa by sending a shipment of 17,000t.

Cancellation of export rebates negative to China’s leading cement companies

Tue, 26 Jun 2007 00:00:00 +0100

China’s cancellation of export rebates will exert negative impact on domestic leading cement enterprises.

Alashankou Port Cement Exports Rise

Fri, 22 Jun 2007 00:00:00 +0100

According to the latest statistics released by Urumqi Customs, Alashankou Port exported 14,200t of cement in May 2007,

Ningbo port’s cement exports rise in first five months of 2007

Thu, 21 Jun 2007 00:00:00 +0100

Ningbo Port exported 93,600t of cement in the first five months of 2007, worth US$3.508m,

ACC seeks South African coal cargoes

Thu, 21 Jun 2007 00:00:00 +0100

ACC Limited, one of Indias largest cement and concrete manufacturers, is tendering for two to three panamaxes of South African coal for delivery in July and August, traders said.

Burundi: cement prices up as South Africa rehabilitates stadiums

Mon, 18 Jun 2007 00:00:00 +0100

Burundian Trade and Industry Minister Donatien Nijimbere says cement prices on the Burundian market has increased from about US$14-20 /bag due to

Belarus to export 130,000t of cement to Moscow

Mon, 18 Jun 2007 00:00:00 +0100

Belarus will export a total of 130,000t of cement to Moscow this year, Prime Minister Syarhey Sidorski told reporters in Minsk on Friday.

Indonesia proposes import duty on cement

Mon, 18 Jun 2007 00:00:00 +0100

The Indonesian Industry Ministry said it had proposed the imposition of a 5% import duty on cement to protect

FMC unwilling to allow trading in cement future, India

Fri, 15 Jun 2007 00:00:00 +0100

Commodity market regulator Forward Markets Commission is not inclined to allow futures trading in cement, a proposal mooted by leading bourse NCDEX.

Chinas export of cement in April 2007

Thu, 14 Jun 2007 00:00:00 +0100

China exported 3,520,000t of cement valued at US$120.965m in April 2007

Four CSL ships will fly Aussie flag

Mon, 11 Jun 2007 00:00:00 +0100

A Canadian shipping company has taken over a fleet of three coastal bulk carriers from Cement Australia to put shipping back into the bulk freight business between Queensland, NSW, Victoria and Tasman

Xinjiangs cement exports rise

Fri, 8 Jun 2007 00:00:00 +0100

Xinjiang Hui Autonomous Region exported 2,308t of cement through Baketu Port in May 2007 as of May 23rd, totaling US$ 141,000, up 21 and 12.2 times year-on-year respectively

Pakistan cement export to Afghanistan

Thu, 7 Jun 2007 00:00:00 +0100

Cement industry of Pakistan is in the process of increasing its production capacity from 17.91Mta in 2005 to 48.88Mta by 2011.

Cemex new cement terminal in Finland

Tue, 5 Jun 2007 00:00:00 +0100

After a successful commissioning period, Cemex has formally opened its new, fully automated bulk cement terminal located at Loviisa, Finland.

Pakistan manufacturers want to export through Wagah border

Wed, 30 May 2007 00:00:00 +0100

Pakistani cement manufacturers have demanded the opening of a land route for export the product to India in 2007-08.

Georgia exports US$13.767m worth of cement in January-April 2007

Tue, 29 May 2007 00:00:00 +0100

Georgia exported cement worth US$13.767m in January-April 2007, up 2.2% compared to the similar period last year.

Vietnam May Export Cement to South Africa

Thu, 24 May 2007 00:00:00 +0100

The Southeast Asian country of Vietnam may export cement to South Africa (SA) in the coming time, cooling the African countrys thirst for the construction material, foreign media reported.

Sichuan Golden Summit wins large cement order

Wed, 23 May 2007 00:00:00 +0100

Sichuan Golden Summit signed a cement contract with China Railway Erju Chengdu Company’s Tieda Material Company

More fake cement in Azerbaijan

Wed, 23 May 2007 00:00:00 +0100

The Consumer Market Control Service of the Ministry of Economic Development of Azerbaijan checked the cement market of Baku

Importing cement will help bring price down

Mon, 21 May 2007 00:00:00 +0100

If the Pakistani and Chinese cement make their way to Indian market, a bag of cement which costs Rs 251 in Mumbai could be as low as Rs 140

Egypt may cut cement tariffs

Mon, 21 May 2007 00:00:00 +0100

Egypt may reduce its tariffs on steel and cement exports later in the year due to an anticipated softening in prices, according to

Lack of cement halts projects

Fri, 18 May 2007 00:00:00 +0100

Industry bodies in India state that red tape is holding up the import of cement needed for important infrastructure projects.

Ease of procedure for Indian’s cement import on par with steel

Fri, 18 May 2007 00:00:00 +0100

Urging for ’at par’ treatment with steel imports, the Indian building and construction industry has asked the government to remove all procedural hurdles in the import of cement.

Import of cement under study: Anbazhagan

Tue, 15 May 2007 00:00:00 +0100

Import of cement through the Government-controlled body, Cements Corporation, is under consideration to tackle the problem of rising prices of the commodity, Finance Minister K. Anbazhagan told the As

Tamil Nadu considering cement imports to control price rises

Tue, 15 May 2007 00:00:00 +0100

The Tamil Nadu government is considering various measures including the import of cement to control the spiralling prices, state Finance Minister K Anbazhagan told the state assembly on Monday.

Iran bans cement exports

Tue, 15 May 2007 00:00:00 +0100

Exports of cement from the mainland are banned, Deputy Economy Minister for Commercial Affairs Mehdi Ghazanfari announced, MNA reported.

MCA forms body to monitor cement prices, Pakistan

Tue, 15 May 2007 00:00:00 +0100

The Monopoly Control Authority (MCA) is disappointed over the poor response of stakeholders in proving manipulation in the cement sector, which resulted in abrupt fluctuation in the cement prices.

China’s Cement Exports Drop in Q1

Thu, 10 May 2007 00:00:00 +0100

According to news released by the Chinese Development and Reform Commission on May 8th, China’s export tax rebate policy met early success.

Pakistans Lucky Cement plans shipments to India

Thu, 10 May 2007 00:00:00 +0100

Lucky Cement, Pakistans biggest maker of building material plans to ship 200,000t of cement to India in the next 12 months to take advantage of a supply shortage in South Asias biggest economy.

CeMAP argues against cut in tariffs on imported cement

Wed, 9 May 2007 00:00:00 +0100

Philippine cement manufacturers, backed by the Bureau of Customs (BoC), yesterday argued to the Tariff Commission that imported cement is undervalued and is hurting the local industry.

Bangladesh Shipping - Chittagong Port

Thu, 3 May 2007 00:00:00 +0100

Following is the berthing schedule of major vessels loading and unloading at Chittagong port.

India replaces tariff on cement

Thu, 3 May 2007 00:00:00 +0100

Indian Finance Minister P. Chidambaram on Thursday scrapped an additional excise tariff on cement sold at a retail price of more than INR190 a bag.

Ghana: call for fairer trade practices

Mon, 30 Apr 2007 00:00:00 +0100

The former Press Secretary to the President and a New Patriotic Party presidential aspirant, Kwabena Agyei Agyepong, has made a passionate appeal

Can Pakistani imports solve Indias supply problems?

Mon, 30 Apr 2007 00:00:00 +0100

Cement is an important ingredient of the construction sector. With the country in the midst of an infrastructure boom, including the real estate sector, the demand for cement has grown manifolds.

Logic behind under-utilising cement capacity

Mon, 30 Apr 2007 00:00:00 +0100

The Pakistani cement sector is underutilising its expanded capacity

Cement imports: Ports agree to forgo rentals till clearance

Thu, 26 Apr 2007 00:00:00 +0100

The Government’s effort to cool down cement prices is gradually paying off, with 525t of the commodity landing in Mumbai and port authorities joining in the efforts to contain inflation by agree

Compulsory Indonesian National Standard for Cement Starting to Take into Effect; Import of Cement Tightened

Tue, 24 Apr 2007 00:00:00 +0100

The government has tightened the import of cement following the application of compulsory Indonesian National Standard (SNI) for the commodity as stated in the Minister of Industry Regulation No.

Cement imports eyed to keep local prices down, Vietnam

Mon, 23 Apr 2007 00:00:00 +0100

Cement prices in the country are considered more expensive when compared to neighboring countries, prompting Trade and Industry Secretary Peter Favila to encourage cement u

Turkey’s Akcansa seeks 230,000t Jun-Sep coal

Wed, 18 Apr 2007 00:00:00 +0100

Turkish cement maker Akcansa is tendering for 230,000t of coal for delivery between June and September, traders said.

Govt urged to slash duty on cement

Tue, 17 Apr 2007 00:00:00 +0100

The Cement Manufacturers Association of India has said that the government should reduce the duty structure on cement so as to make it more affordable for the consumer.

Mexico: Cement exports leave a little to be desired

Tue, 17 Apr 2007 00:00:00 +0100

At the end of last month, it was seen that Mexican cement groups had failed to fill the export quotas allowed these days on trade with the US since demand from the US construction industry is down

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