Kronospan has announced that it has commenced plywood production at its Smorgon plant in Belarus. The plant is producing four […]
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U.S. House Passes new North American Trade Deal – USMCA
The U.S. House overwhelmingly approved a new North American trade deal on Thursday that includes tougher labor and automotive content […]
American Loggers Council Seeks Equal Standing with Agriculture on Trade and Tariff Policies
The American Loggers Council (ALC) has sent a letter to U.S. Agriculture Department Secretary Sonny Perdue, asking that he included […]
US and China Reach Agreement on Limited Trade Deal
The US and China agreed on the initial phase of a trade agreement to end the escalation of their trade […]
Russia Replaces Canada as 2019 Softwood Lumber Export Leader
According to Wood Resources International, in its Wood Resource Quarterly, Russia has surpassed Canada to become the world’s largest exporter […]
Brazilian Plywood Exports Down ~ 40% in October
In October 2019, the Brazilian exports of wood-based products (except pulp and paper) declined almost 27% in value compared to […]
Estonian and Central Europe forestry sector bracing for downturn
A cooling of the global economy and widespread damaged to fir trees due to a bark beetle infestation in central […]
Spruce Bark Beetle Explosion & Storm Damaged Timber – Europe’s Rapidly Changing Global Trade Flows
The FEA China Bulletin’s Special Report highlights the massive dead timber salvage program that is causing increased European lumber production and […]
Finnish Forest Industries Federation Announces 6-Day Lockout.
Finnish Forest Industries Federation (FFIF) has announced that it will hold a 6-day lock-out starting on Thursday 12thDecember. The lock-out […]
Nordic Sawmillers Announce Additional Curtailments
Nordic sawmillers are reporting that recently reported weak financial results are prompting production curtailments. Weakening demand due to uncertain global […]