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As we move into the summer shipping season, the overall supply chain remains relatively stable – though a few indicators are beginning to shift. Here’s what we’re seeing across the key areas impacting glass packaging and logistics. Glass supply is holding steady, with no significant disruptions reported across domestic or international sources. Availability has remained neutral for several months now, though specific bottle types and molds still see some intermittent constraints. That said, there is a growing awareness in the industry of potential pressure on furnace capacity later this year. Conversations are underway about potential closures in Q4, which could result in tighter availability in early 2026 if demand remains stable or increases. Diesel prices edged downward in May, offering slight relief for overland freight. The national average fell from $3.567 per gallon in April to $3.499 in May. This small but welcome drop comes at a time when other transportation

Try these design ideas to elevate your packaging. Frosted Finish – Give your designs a soft, luxurious glow that catches every light. Minimalistic Graphics – Let your artwork shine with clean, bold visuals that speak volumes. Wraps – Turn your bottle into a 360° canvas that tells your brand’s story from every angle. Sustainable Packaging – Embrace eco-friendly glass that can be recycled.  

Welcome to September’s update from Saxco on market dynamics in beverage packaging. This update first appeared in August’s Ciatti California Report, which you can find on Substack here.  It is harvest season in wine country, beginning with white wines like Sauvignon Blanc. This period is not only one of the most picturesque but also the most hectic in our industry. The urgency of harvest time, which waits for no one, triggers a rush of last-minute requests for wine bottles and packaging, driven by new strategies, increased yields, or fresh plans. All of this activity in the vineyards reverberates throughout the supply chain, reflecting the season’s dynamic pace.  Logistical efficiencies, manufacturing constraints, and increasing demand due to harvest were the theme for August. Ocean freight costs from Asia to the US have recently decreased, with a 4% drop for the West Coast and a 3% reduction for the East Coast, potentially lowering import costs. Mea

Welcome to the August update from our friends at Saxco, on market dynamics in beverage packaging. This update first appeared in August’s Ciatti California Report, which you can find on Substack here.  Despite the macro-economic challenges, the CrowdStrike outage, the geopolitical tensions, and the exciting Olympics, the wine packaging market has remained rather stable for the last month.  However, the US Department of Commerce (Commerce) recently made affirmative preliminary antidumping (AD) determinations regarding glass wine bottles and similar glass bottles (740ml-760ml) imported from China, Mexico, and Chile. As a result of these preliminary findings, imports of in-scope glass bottles will incur AD cash deposit requirements at rates within the ranges indicated below. As with the countervailing duty (CVD) cash deposit requirements announced in May 2024, AD cash deposits represent payments of estimated tariffs, and any final AD tariff liability will be dete

This update first appeared in June’s Ciatti California Report, which you can find on Substack here. Market Dynamics The market is still stable, but a major event has occurred that could potentially have significant implications for the glass market. On December 29, 2023, a petition was filed alleging that imports from Chile, China, and Mexico are unfairly traded and injure the US glass bottle industry. The petition has led to investigations by the US Department of Commerce and the US International Trade Commission. Commerce is assessing whether imports from China receive unfair government subsidies and whether imports from all three countries are being sold in the US below fair value (i.e., whether the imports are being “dumped”). The ITC will determine whether these imports injure or threaten the domestic glass industry. On May 29, 2024, Commerce announced its affirmative preliminary determinations of subsidies and critical circumstances in the Glass Wine Bottles fro

Expert Editorial: U.S. Government Continues Investigation of Glass Container Imports

Department of Commerce’s early determinations mirror industry and workforce concerns. By Scott DeFife   The June announcement that the U.S. Department of Commerce preliminarily determined the government of China is […]

This year, Monvera will be showcasing our latest decoration service, glass color coating and frosting. You can transform your package with a beautiful custom color coat matched to the Pantone number of your choice. Frosting mimics the look of etched glass without the using any harmful chemicals. Once your bottle is coated, we’ll print your label over the coating using our eco-friendly UV inks. Alternatively, we can ship your glass to the bottling line for paper label application.  Monvera Glass Decoration WIN Expo Booth: 303  

In the competitive world of wine retail, standing out on the shelf is all about grabbing the consumer’s attention. Wineries have experimented with catchy logos, bold lettering, textured paper and whole-bottle labels and many other packaging options to make their wine’s appearance unique. One of the most impactful ways to make a difference is with color. In a sea of black and white, a dynamic orange or brilliant blue will stand out, even when bottles shrink to thumbnail size on Drizly or TotalWine.com. Monvera Glass Decoration recently added a new capability that allows them to spray-coat the entire bottle in any color and apply different finishes—opaque, transparent, translucent or frosted. These options generate endless combinations, from black matte to etched cobalt blue or opaque white to replace hard-to-find smalt and opal glass. Customers can have Monvera screen print the bottle label with UV inks on top of the coating or apply labels on their own bottling lines.

Now is the time to lock in your sparkling wine glass. Here are the top 4 reasons you can’t afford to miss out: 1. Access the glass you need - Saxco is now offering Saverglass sparkling wine bottles 2. Hassle-free procurement – We work with the glass manufacturers, so you don’t have to 3. Cost-savings – since we buy in large quantities, we can pass those savings on to you 4. Surety of supply – we have a global network of suppliers, so you can buy confidently To shop now, click this link: https://www.saxco.com/sparklingwine/