Archives: 2023

Birch log prices are falling in Northern Europe

The absence of Russian birch plywood from the European market brought a spike in demand for birch logs, which pushed [...]
October 17, 2023 Latest Trends

The German hardwood market is now tense after years of growth

After years of upward trend, players in the German hardwood market now expect stable development at best. The new [...]
October 17, 2023 Latest Trends

Substantial investments taking place at Norra Timber’s sawmills

The industrial boom in northern Sweden continues at pace, with substantial investments taking place at Norra Timber’s sawmills.  [...]
October 17, 2023 Latest Trends

Freight rates are expected to rise for North European short sea routes

 Shipping liner service and terminal operator Scotline has warned customers that international regulations and increased fuel and labour costs [...]
October 17, 2023 Latest Trends

ISC 2023: Challenging times for the global softwood industry amid construction downturn

On the 12th of October 2023 the 71st edition of the International Softwood Conference was held at the Hilton Vienna [...]
October 14, 2023

Stora Enso to temporarily stop production at sawmill in Austria

Due to weak demand, Stora Enso has decided to stop production at the Bad St. Leonhard sawmill in Austria for [...]
October 14, 2023 Latest Trends

Vietnamese wood sector regaining footing as orders turn around

Many Vietnamese wood businesses have received orders for the remaining months of this year after the protracted logjam, sending rosy [...]
October 14, 2023 Latest Trends

Global survey reveals glimmer of hope for the wood industry in the upcoming period

GWMI released the results of its business sentiment survey conducted from September 15, 2023, to October 5, 2023, among its [...]
October 12, 2023 Latest Trends

Forest investments in France face uncertainty as wood prices decline

In France, the allure of forest investments has grown in recent years, driven by diversification, tax advantages, and ecological awareness [...]
October 12, 2023 Latest Trends

Finnish sawmills face layoffs this fall and winter due to weak demand

This year and next year, the Finnish forest industry will have to adapt to declining demand and increased production costs [...]
October 12, 2023 Latest Trends