Every week, Rinchem shares important articles and topics about chemical and gas logistics, industries we operate in, and the general global supply chain. In this week's update we talk cyberattacks, changes in the chemical supply chain, and cooled truck volumes.
Keep reading to see this week's hot topics.
This week's stats
393- days, on average, for victims to realize they've been hacked Cybersecurity Dive
3.5%- forecasted rise in global chemical production in 2025 Forbes
China-linked groups are using stealthy malware to hack software suppliers
China-linked hackers are conducting a sophisticated supply-chain espionage campaign by infiltrating software vendors, cloud providers, and legal services firms with backdoor malware known as “Brickstorm.” This attack method allows them to bypass defenses, steal source code, and maintain persistent access to victim networks. The campaign also involves exploiting developer email accounts to uncover vulnerabilities, enabling future breaches across interconnected systems.
Building A New Supply Chain For The Global Chemicals Industry
The global chemicals industry is undergoing a major shift as geopolitical volatility, tariffs, and supply chain disruptions push companies to diversify away from over-reliance on a handful of dominant suppliers. Demand for specialty and off-patent chemicals is growing across sectors such as pharmaceuticals, personal care, agrochemicals, and coatings, but alternative sources remain limited, creating a gap in supply resilience. At the same time, U.S. trade policy and shifting global dynamics are reshaping trade flows, with American chemical manufacturers beginning to grow exports while China’s share recedes. Digital platforms and innovation-driven solutions are emerging to help companies identify new suppliers and manufacturing processes, signaling a broader industry trend toward diversification and resilience.
Truckload volumes cooled in August as frontloading surge wanes
Truckload freight demand softened in August as the earlier surge in shipments driven by tariff-avoidance (i.e. frontloading) began to fade. Across equipment types, DAT’s volume indices declined by 8% for dry van, 6% each for reefer and flatbed month-over-month, and spot rates also slipped (e.g. van rates fell ~2 cents per mile).
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