In the second episode of Mediterranean Steel Talks, siderweb’s project analysing the increasingly strategic role of the Mediterranean in the global steel industry, the guest was Alexander M. Julius, president of Eurometal and managing partner of macroMETAL.

The interview explored the impact of CBAM and the EU’s new measures on trade flows in the Mediterranean area, with a focus on the main challenges for traders. Julius highlighted how the regulatory environment is profoundly changing sourcing and distribution dynamics, requiring operators to be more adaptable. The conversation also examined the evolving role of steel distribution, which must rethink its operating models and strategies to stay competitive in an increasingly complex and regulated market.