EU’s deforestation-risk countries’ ban to have far-reaching effects for wood trade
On 17 November 2021, the European Commission announced a Proposal for a new Regulation to reduce [...]
December 2, 2021
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Impact of the Russia log export ban on the supply of sawlogs to China
How will the supply of sawlogs in China develop next year, when Russia stops exporting logs?   [...]
December 1, 2021
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CFR prices for logs in China expected to rise due to dropping freight rates and reduced NZ supply
The average price for logs in China has dropped about 30 USD per m3 (17%) in November. The price is [...]
November 30, 2021
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EU to ban wood, wood products coming from countries with deforestation risk
Under new rules unveiled last week, the European Commission plans to ban the sale of agricultural [...]
November 22, 2021
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Congestion at Chinese ports puts high pressure on log exports
The cost of shipping wood to China has almost trippled since January — the result of Covid, increased fuel prices and [...]
November 17, 2021
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COP26: What significance has the result for worldwide forests?
The 26th UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) took place in Glasgow, Scotland, from November 1st to [...]
November 17, 2021
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Demand for timber falls in China, and so do prices. Why?
So, what caused the current timber import price drop in China and how long’s it going to last for [...]
November 15, 2021
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Global leaders pledge to end deforestation by 2030
More than 100 leaders will commit to halt and reverse forest loss and land degradation by 2030 at an event [...]
November 8, 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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Arauco plans to invest USD 200 million in a new MDF plant
Arauco, the leading producer of wood-based panels in Mexico and the second largest in the [...]
November 3, 2021
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