Strikes may lead to lasting repercussions for Finland’s sawmill industry

Finnish sawmill industry seems caught off guard by the ongoing strikes in the country. The port strikes have stopped the export of the forest industry. Matti Kylävainio, Chairperson of the Sawmill Industry Association, characterizes the delivery delays as significant. "The repercussions of the port strike will linger until autumn. Recovering the transport capacity lost over three weeks won't be swift, given the limited availability of ships and containers." The shutdown of the pulp industry complicates the delivery of by-products, primarily sawdust and pulpwood, particularly at a regional level. "If the situation persists without ...