Global container crisis still unsolved and could extend through the third quarter
Ports continue to be congested, and the freight rates of major routes such as Europe and [...]
April 21, 2021
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Considerable rise in Brazilian wood product exports
In February 2021 Brazilian exports of wood-based products (except pulp and paper) increased 30.5% in value compared to [...]
April 13, 2021
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Timber prices soar in China, supplies short amid coronavirus disruptions
Timber prices in China soared as imports have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, which has put much stress [...]
April 12, 2021
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Chile’s wood chip exports down 40% in 2020
Wood chip exports from Chile plummeted in 2020, with shipments falling by over 40% from the first quarter to the [...]
April 5, 2021
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Moody’s: Most wood product prices to reach peak level in 2021
The outlook for the global forest products industry remains positive, said Moody’s Investors Service. The [...]
March 31, 2021
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Global sawlog prices continue to rise on high demand in N. America and Europe
Global sawlog prices rose 8% in the 4Q/20 as demand for logs increased throughout North America and Europe. [...]
March 23, 2021
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2021 still full of challenges for the global container market
The global shipping system is currently experiencing a unique and unexpected crisis. A series of unusual events triggered [...]
March 18, 2021
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Global container freight rates at record levels
Global container freight rates continued to sky-rocket into the new year as major freight companies applied surcharges [...]
March 1, 2021
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Sharp recovery in EU tropical wood product imports
Total EU27 (i.e. excluding the UK) import value of tropical wood and wood furniture products was US$2.75 [...]
February 22, 2021
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Global lumber producers see their profitability go up substantially
Times have been good for lumber producers in 2020, with profitability rising worldwide. Most important lumber producing countries have had [...]
February 19, 2021
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