North American lumber demand expected to remain high even if a recession occurs
With Russia’s war in Ukraine, runaway inflation and rising interest rates, analysts and economists speaking [...]
May 4, 2022
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Global supply-chain congestion shows signs of easing
Port bottlenecks that have increased supply-chain congestion because of the war in Ukraine and lockdowns in China may be [...]
May 4, 2022
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High demand and prices lead to record Q1/2022 for Moelven
The international market situation for wood products and rising prices are contributing to a strong start for Moelven in 2022 [...]
May 4, 2022
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Lumber markets are expected to tighten both short and long term
The war in Ukraine will tighten lumber markets both short and long term, particularly in Europe [...]
May 3, 2022
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Swedish roundwood prices on the rise in Q1/2022
The roundwood prices on delivery timber in Sweden increased for both sawlog and pulpwood during the [...]
May 3, 2022
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Intense negotiations underway on EU “deforestation free” law
Intense negotiations continue within the European Council and European Parliament towards agreement of a final text of the law "on [...]
May 3, 2022
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Stora Enso’s Wood Products division posts record results for Q1/2022
During the first quarter, Stora Enso's Wood Products division reported record results in sales and operational EBIT.   [...]
May 3, 2022
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Metsä Group’s profits jump in Q1/2022
Metsä Group's net sales for the first quarter increased by almost EUR 200 million to 1.59 billion. The [...]
May 3, 2022
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Wood prices in Germany are rising at rocket speed
Wood prices in Germany are at a level never seen before and continue to rise at rocket speed. This applies [...]
April 29, 2022
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Shanghai blockade could make Europe face ‘logistics nightmare’
Although there are signs that Shanghai port congestion is easing, European business could face a "logistics [...]
April 29, 2022
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