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Declining wood products trade between China and the USA
The value of the wood products trade between China and the US fell 16% in March 2018, according to the International Tropical Timber Organisation’s latest market report.
The value of the wood products trade between China and the US fell 16% in March 2018, according to the International Tropical Timber Organisation’s latest market report.
German sawmillers call for action to curb log exports to China
Germany’s main sawmilling association has called for customs and tax changes to reduce the high volumes of logs being exported to China.
Germany’s main sawmilling association has called for customs and tax changes to reduce the high volumes of logs being exported to China.
Sodra results reflect higher sawn timber prices
Swedish sawmiller Sodra Wood recorded a large boost in its Q1 operating profit to SKr91m (2017 Q1: SKr3m), reflecting the higher price of sawn timber.
Swedish sawmiller Sodra Wood recorded a large boost in its Q1 operating profit to SKr91m (2017 Q1: SKr3m), reflecting the higher price of sawn timber.
Substantial growth recorded in China’s sawn timber imports
Data from China’s customs authorities shows substantial growth in sawn timber imports in 2016, according to the International Tropical Timber Organisation’s latest market report.
Data from China’s customs authorities shows substantial growth in sawn timber imports in 2016, according to the International Tropical Timber Organisation’s latest market report.
EU plywood imports rise to near record level
EU imports of plywood increased by 8% to 4.13 million m3 in 2016, the second highest level ever recorded, according to the International Tropical Timber Organisation’s latest market report.
EU imports of plywood increased by 8% to 4.13 million m3 in 2016, the second highest level ever recorded, according to the International Tropical Timber Organisation’s latest market report.
Indonesian ambassador “proud” of FLEGT licensing first
The Indonesian ambassador to the UK Rizal Sukma has said his country’s successful FLEGT-licensing of timber exports to the EU could be “the seeds for a global norm” in regulating and managing environmental challenges.
The Indonesian ambassador to the UK Rizal Sukma has said his country’s successful FLEGT-licensing of timber exports to the EU could be “the seeds for a global norm” in regulating and managing environmental challenges.
First FLEGT-licensed timber shipments now bound for UK
UK agents, importers and distributors are preparing for the first shipment of FLEGT-licensed Indonesian timber products, with James Latham and Plaut International among those relishing the landmark.
UK agents, importers and distributors are preparing for the first shipment of FLEGT-licensed Indonesian timber products, with James Latham and Plaut International among those relishing the landmark.
ITTO suspends project activities due to financial constraints
The International Tropical Timber Organisation (ITTO) has temporarily suspended external meetings and project activities due to financial constraints after learning that its investments may have suffered.
The International Tropical Timber Organisation (ITTO) has temporarily suspended external meetings and project activities due to financial constraints after learning that its investments may have suffered.
Indonesian delegation woos UK with promise of FLEGT-licensed timber
Indonesia could now be just three months away from shipping FLEGT-licensed timber to the UK, high ranking Indonesian officials told journalists and timber traders in London earlier this week.
Indonesia could now be just three months away from shipping FLEGT-licensed timber to the UK, high ranking Indonesian officials told journalists and timber traders in London earlier this week.
Indonesia moves closer to FLEGT licences
Indonesia is moving closer to being the first nation to start a licensing scheme for legal timber exports to the EU as part of the Forest Law Enforcement, Governance and Trade (FLEGT) process.
Indonesia is moving closer to being the first nation to start a licensing scheme for legal timber exports to the EU as part of the Forest Law Enforcement, Governance and Trade (FLEGT) process.
Indonesian exhibition row over timber legality system
A row erupted at last week’s IFEX 2016 Furniture Show over the Timber Legality Assurance System (SVLK) for Export Licensing in Indonesia, according to a TTJ contact in the region.
A row erupted at last week’s IFEX 2016 Furniture Show over the Timber Legality Assurance System (SVLK) for Export Licensing in Indonesia, according to a TTJ contact in the region.
Chinese wood import value declines 25% in past year
The import value of logs and lumber to China has fallen by 25% in 12 months because of declining housing constructions, reports Wood Resource Quarterly (WRQ).
The import value of logs and lumber to China has fallen by 25% in 12 months because of declining housing constructions, reports Wood Resource Quarterly (WRQ).
New Russian sawmill opens
A new Russian sawmill near the border with Latvia was officially opened on November 14 in the village of Dedovichi, Pskov region.
A new Russian sawmill near the border with Latvia was officially opened on November 14 in the village of Dedovichi, Pskov region.
Global sawlog prices hit low levels in Q2
The Global Sawlog Price Index (GSPI) fell in the second quarter to its lowest level in six years, according to industry bulletin the Wood Resource Quarterly.
The Global Sawlog Price Index (GSPI) fell in the second quarter to its lowest level in six years, according to industry bulletin the Wood Resource Quarterly.
TTJ to feature sawmill directory
An annual sawmill directory will be published in TTJ, starting this November.
An annual sawmill directory will be published in TTJ, starting this November.
Premier sells OSB to China
One of the UK’s biggest suppliers of timber to the British furniture trade has turned the tables on the traditional supply chain.
One of the UK’s biggest suppliers of timber to the British furniture trade has turned the tables on the traditional supply chain.
Russian sanctions lead to mill sale
Russian sawmiller RusForest has sold its Arkhangelsk sawmill and related assets because the ongoing Ukraine crisis and sanctions against Russia has made modernisation impossible.
Russian sawmiller RusForest has sold its Arkhangelsk sawmill and related assets because the ongoing Ukraine crisis and sanctions against Russia has made modernisation impossible.
Malaysian trade mission boosts exports
A Malaysian Timber Council (MTC) marketing mission to Qatar, Oman and Kuwait has secured around RM6m worth of export orders.
A Malaysian Timber Council (MTC) marketing mission to Qatar, Oman and Kuwait has secured around RM6m worth of export orders.
PEFC endorses Indonesian forestry programme
PEFC’s endorsement of the Indonesian Forestry Certification Co-operation (IFCC) was marked at an event in Jakarta today.
PEFC’s endorsement of the Indonesian Forestry Certification Co-operation (IFCC) was marked at an event in Jakarta today.
Stenner boosts exports down under
Stenner, the sawmill and wood processing machinery supplier, has boosted sales in Australia and last month shipped a second container of ST resaws.
Stenner, the sawmill and wood processing machinery supplier, has boosted sales in Australia and last month shipped a second container of ST resaws.
