EU to initiate WTO dispute regarding Chinese restrictions on (timber) trade with Lithuania
The European Union has requested WTO dispute consultations with China concerning alleged Chinese restrictions on the import and export of [...]
February 3, 2022
Companies in the timber industry / Market Analysis / ...Forestry / Sawmilling / China / Europe
US reduces duties on most Canadian softwood lumber producers
The US Department of Commerce issued its preliminary determination in their Third Administrative Review of certain softwood lumber products from [...]
February 2, 2022
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COVID casts long shadow over the European furniture sector
For the European furniture sector, as in other industries, the COVID pandemic is casting a long [...]
February 2, 2022
Companies in the timber industry / Latest Trends / ...Market Analysis / Wood Furniture / Europe
UPM sees headwinds from disrupted supply chains
Finnish forestry company UPM said on Thursday it sees headwinds and extra costs ahead from disrupted global supply chains, leaving [...]
February 1, 2022
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Stora Enso’s Wood Products division reports record results driven by high prices
Nordic forest products giant Stora Enso has reported an 83% growth in annual pre [...]
February 1, 2022
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Western Forest Products to temporarily close one of its sawmills due to log shortage
Western Forest Products is considering curtailing operations at its Chemainus sawmill starting next week due to a log shortage. [...]
January 31, 2022
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Japan’s Sumitomo to buy timberlands in New Zealand to export logs to China
Sumitomo Corporation has acquired timberland in the North Island of New Zealand through its local subsidiary [...]
January 31, 2022
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Enviva plans to double wood pellet production up to 13 million tons
Enviva Inc. on Jan. 19 announced accelerated plans to double its wood pellet production capacity and [...]
January 27, 2022
Companies in the timber industry / Latest Trends / ...Wood Energy / North America
Malaysia expects $2.4bn timber trade opportunities at Expo Dubai 2020
The Malaysian Timber Council (MTC) is eyeing some AED8.8 billion ($2.4 billion) in trade opportunities during the Sustainable [...]
January 27, 2022
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EU to challenge Russian wood export restrictions at WTO
The EU is requesting consultations with Russia at the World Trade Organization (WTO) concerning export restrictions [...]
January 25, 2022
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