Finland: Keitele Group stops exports to Asia due to port strikes
The port strikes in Finland, which has been ongoing for the fourth week, has stopped Keitele Group's export shipments [...]
April 5, 2024
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Germany: Pellet prices reach new lows in April
Pellet prices in Germany fall to new lows in April. In some federal states, pellets now cost less than 250 [...]
April 5, 2024
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Forest owners in Southern Europe are angered by the European Union’s forest policy
The biggest forestry meetings rarely take place in sunny Spain. But one of the most popular surfing towns, San Sebastian [...]
April 5, 2024
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Growing interest in India and the Middle East markets revealed at recent wood trade shows
In recent years, the wood trade industry has witnessed significant growth in markets of such as India and the Middle [...]
April 4, 2024
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Metsä Group’s production plants are now quiet
In addition, strikes and an explosion have stopped the group's production plants.   [...]
April 4, 2024
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German customs seize vessel carrying banned Russian birch plywood heading for USA
Customs authorities in Germany have seized a vessel carrying some €40 million worth of Russian birch plywood bound for the [...]
April 4, 2024
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West Fraser moves to permanently close Perry sawmill
In a recent development, West Fraser has confirmed the permanent closure of its sawmill located in Perry, Florida. The decision [...]
April 4, 2024
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Crisis in the Polish wood industry, but signs of improvement arise
Poland's timber industry is grappling with a crisis. Reports of collective dismissals are emerging. Nevertheless, alongside these negative news [...]
April 3, 2024
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Strikes continue in Finland
The trade union association's (SAK) board has decided to continue the political strikes for another week. Thus, the [...]
April 3, 2024
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Latvia: Slow decline in roundwood prices
From November 2023 to January 2024, some fluctuations in the prices of roundwood assortments were observed in Latvia's timber [...]
April 3, 2024
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