What is BASF's planned investment for upgrading rail logistics at its Ludwigshafen hub, and where is this hub located?

BASF plans to upgrade and expand rail logistics at its Ludwigshafen petrochemicals production hub in Germany, with an investment of more than €100 million.

What is the current state of the global diethylene glycol (DEG) market according to the report, and what factor is expected to further strain supply?

The global diethylene glycol (DEG) market remains tight across all regions with no signs of improvement in supply, and post-summer restocking is expected to place additional strain on already limited availability.

Europe Top Stories: Weekly Summary

Aug 24, 2026

ICIS Europe's weekly report covers PET market logistics, tight DEG supply, BASF's €100M rail investment, Tioxide's TiO2 plant restart, and shifting naphtha versus LPG cracker margins.

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2026-08-19

BASF invests in rail logistics at Ludwigshafen hub

2026-08-24

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2026-08-26

BASF Upgrades Ludwigshafen Railway Hub

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