Hormuz crisis: container transit times and routing disruptions intensify
The world’s largest container shipping lines are taking increasingly different approaches on Asia–North Europe trade routes, with implications [...]
April 29, 2026
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EU industries call for changes to EUDR as implementation concerns persist
A large group of European sectors is calling on EU institutions and Member States to take more time to address [...]
April 29, 2026
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Canadian manufacturers call for tariffs on rising wood product imports
There is a shift taking place in Canada’s wood products sector—less dramatic than a trade war headline, but [...]
April 29, 2026
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Strong March rebound for China timber imports fails to close annual gap
China’s timber imports rose sharply in March 2026, reaching 4.678 million m³, up 45.5% from February. Compared [...]
April 29, 2026
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Södra closes its investment arm after limited deal flow
Södra is shutting down its investment company Södra Ädla AB after four years, as the forestry group shifts [...]
April 29, 2026
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Sveaskog hit by lower wood prices
Sveaskog’s operating profit declined by 19% in the first quarter of 2026, reaching SEK 678 million (EUR 62 million [...]
April 29, 2026
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Log prices overview: Northern Europe softens, Central Europe remains tight
Softwood log prices across Northern Europe have continued to decline into 2026, extending a correction that began shortly after the [...]
April 28, 2026
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Low wood availability in Germany
During 2025, Germany experienced a notable drop-off in its annual wood harvest. This shortfall has contributed to tighter roundwood [...]
April 28, 2026
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Brazilian wood exporters adjust to unstable global conditions
Global instability is reshaping Brazilian wood export flows in 2026, with direct effects on pricing, shipment planning and market allocation [...]
April 28, 2026
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US plywood markets strengthen as prices rise 10–15% in four weeks, says major producer
After a long stretch of tough market conditions, the past four weeks have marked the strongest run of sales seen [...]
April 28, 2026
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