One of a Kind Market Along the Alang Coast Selling Odds and Sods

At Alang on the western coast of India, one may find second-hand doors, lifebuoys, light bulbs and other salvaged goods from broken ships, reports Atlas Obscura.

Doors to Lifebuoys

Rajubhai Kanubhai Baraiya owns one of the furniture stores in the region. Baraiya points to some of his wares. “That,” he says, gesturing at a deep brown settee then cocking his head as his appraises it. “I could maybe sell that for Rs 6,000 [$86].”

The settee he points to isn’t new. Neither are most of the other items...

http://mfame.guru/one-of-a-kind-market-along-the-alang-coast-selling-odds-and-sods/

Scrap Market Takes a Steady Leap Into Winter

A noticeable drop in trade activity with the Thanksgiving approaching, reports Freight Investor Services.

There was only one trade which was a US HRC, Dec v Jan spread trading -10 in 1kT a month, on 25th November.

Wavering scrap market

Scrap market conditions in the south of Europe continue to struggle whilst conditions in the north are faring much better.

Competition in the north among yards remains strong. Collection prices remain firm for north European players with some yards continuing to pay...

http://mfame.guru/scrap-market-takes-a-steady-leap-into-winter/

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