Israel-Iran conflict threatens timber trade routes in Middle East and North Africa
The ongoing Israel-Iran conflict has put a spotlight not only on global energy supplies but also on the critical [...]
June 28, 2025
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Weak market forces Canfor to close 2 sawmills in South Carolina
Canfor Corporation announced it will permanently close its sawmills in Estill and Darlington, South Carolina, by August 2025.The decision [...]
June 28, 2025
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Competitive prices drive growth in Japanese log shipments to China
According to China Customs data, between January and April 2025, China imported a total of 593,100 cubic meters of [...]
June 28, 2025
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Karl Hedin sells 10,800 hectares of forest in Estonia
Karl Hedin AB has announced the sale of its Estonian subsidiary, Toftani Metsandus, which manages approximately 10,800 hectares of [...]
June 28, 2025
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Latvian birch plywood producer backs EU action against sanctioned timber disguised as Chinese imports
AS “Latvijas Finieris,” a leading European birch plywood manufacturer, has voiced its full support for the European Commission’s decision [...]
June 27, 2025
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Norra Skog to upgrade Hissmofors sawmill
Norra Skog is investing SEK 100 million (EUR 8.7 million) in an upgrade of its sawmill in Hissmofors, operated [...]
June 27, 2025
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European ports face significant congestions
Port congestion at key northern European container terminals is expected to remain a significant challenge throughout the peak season, driven [...]
June 27, 2025
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Taranis withdraws from plans to acquire minority stake in Rougier Afrique International
Taranis, the investment and asset management company of the Perenco group, has officially withdrawn from its plans to acquire the [...]
June 27, 2025
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Parquet market in Europe begins to stabilise after previous downturn
After a difficult year 2023 which was characterised by a dramatic fall in consumption, the market seems to have reached [...]
June 26, 2025
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The South holds the future of US timber supply
New research highlights how southern forests—particularly private plantations—are becoming the dominant source of US timber, with limited long [...]
June 26, 2025
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