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Panels sector clears one Brexit hurdle
Ingenuity, compromise and industry pressure have dealt with the risk of British companies, including wood panel producers, losing 2018 EU Emissions Trading Scheme allowances as a consequence of Brexit. Combined with promising trade trends, this could make for a happy new year for the sector, says Wood Panel Industries Federation director-general Alastair Kerr
Panels sector clears one Brexit hurdle
Ingenuity, compromise and industry pressure have dealt with the risk of British companies, including wood panel producers, losing 2018 EU Emissions Trading Scheme allowances as a consequence of Brexit. Combined with promising trade trends, this could make for a happy new year for the sector, says Wood Panel Industries Federation director-general Alastair Kerr
On a mission
As productivity slows, there is an urgent need for the construction industry to work closely with the education sector to nurture fresh talent, says Robert Hairstans, of Edinburgh Napier University
Timber supply continuity is a growing issue
As we enter the new year, trade talk about potential timber supply issues and rising prices continue to feature.
Timber supply continuity is a growing issue
As we enter the new year, trade talk about potential timber supply issues and rising prices continue to feature.
Containers get on track at Liverpool
A rail freight container service is the latest new development undertaken by Peel Ports at the Port of Liverpool
Building trust bolsters the brand
A key focus of Keith Fryer’s just-ended term as Timber Trade Federation president has been increasing market faith in timber in terms of legality, sustainability and performance. In its Trusted Timber campaign, he writes, TTF members now have a great opportunity to further enhance popular perceptions of wood
Room for growth
Gareth Russell, commercial manager of Associated British Ports and trade sector specialist in timber, gives an update on ABP’s timber handling and looks at the issue of Brexit
New London port moves closer
Further possibilities for the import of bulk construction materials into London are on the cards following a planning application to build a new terminal at the Port of Tilbury
Small but perfectly formed
Eight years into a 20-year masterplan, Port of Shoreham is looking to develop its facilities, broaden its customer base and handle a wider range of cargoes. Mike Jeffree reports