Archives: December 2024

Moelven begins operations with upgraded sawing line

Moelven Edanesågen AB has completed the first phase of a significant investment project aimed at increasing its production capacity [...]
December 12, 2024 Latest Trends

Softwood lumber duties escalate concerns in B.C.’s forestry sector

The forestry sector in British Columbia is in jeopardy as U.S. softwood lumber duties threaten to rise dramatically in [...]
December 12, 2024 Latest Trends

Record timber prices and rising exports risk shortage in Norway

The Norwegian timber industry faces a complex situation marked by record-high timber prices and growing concerns over increased exports [...]
December 11, 2024 Latest Trends

Swedish forest industry shows resilience in an unpredictable time

The Swedish forest sector has shown remarkable recovery during the latter half of 2024, with production levels exceeding expectations across [...]
December 11, 2024 Latest Trends

Enviva exits bankruptcy protection

Enviva announced on Friday, December 6, 2024, that it has successfully emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, marking a significant [...]
December 11, 2024 Latest Trends

UK’s timber import trends in Q3 2024: gains in softwood and OSB offset by declines elsewhere

UK's timber import volumes for the third quarter of 2024 were encouragingly ahead of those of Q3 2023 for [...]
December 11, 2024 Latest Trends

China: Sharp fall in log and lumber imports from the EU

According to China Customs, log and lumber imports from the European Union (EU) dropped significantly between January and September 2024 [...]
December 11, 2024 Latest Trends

Pine market struggles continue in China, prices stay at low levels

Despite being in the traditional peak season, the timber market in China is still showing no significant improvement. Even pine [...]
December 10, 2024 Latest Trends

EU abandons ‘No Risk’ EUDR status, sticks to December 2025 deadline

Simplified requirements for countries with sustainable forest management practices and a potential emergency delay are part of the latest discussions [...]
December 10, 2024 Latest Trends

San Group files for creditor protection after Port Alberni layoffs

San Group, which operates two sawmills and a remanufacturing plant in Port Alberni, is facing financial difficulties and has implemented [...]
December 10, 2024 Latest Trends