China: COVID-19 cases spike puts pressure on timber prices
China's new locally transmitted COVID-19 cases spiked to a near three-month high. In [...]
November 4, 2021
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What role do forest and forest products play in the COP26 climate summit
The COP26 climate summit in Glasgow focuses on increasing countries' commitments to reduce fossil emissions. What role will the forest [...]
November 4, 2021
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Pressure on China softwood log prices due to congestion issues
The CFR price for A-grade logs in China has remained variable but the top end is still 182 USD [...]
November 3, 2021
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West Fraser acquires OSB mill in US South
West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. has signed a deal to buy Georgia Pacific’s oriented strand board mill near Allendale [...]
November 2, 2021
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High lumber prices are making a comeback in North America
High lumber prices in North America are back, even as the industry steps into what is [...]
November 2, 2021
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B.C. forestry giants post healthy Q3 profits
Two of B.C.’s largest forest companies report they still had healthy earnings in the third quarter, despite lumber [...]
November 1, 2021
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US lumber price rise for the 7th consecutive week
For the seventh consecutive week, US lumber prices are up. Since bottoming [...]
October 28, 2021
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Global supply chain crisis could extend into 2023
The supply chain crisis threatening the global economy risks lasting at least another year unless governments [...]
October 28, 2021
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Mercer to build a sawmill in Germany
Mercer International Inc. is in the planning stages of a new investment project in Saxony-Anhalt [...]
October 28, 2021
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Supply chain issues open door for mass timber projects in Canada
Current supply chain difficulties that extend lead times on commodities such as steel I-joists and pre-engineered building are [...]
October 26, 2021
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