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Softwood trade adopts ultra-cautious approach
The economic backdrop is troubling traders but they are finding their way through and some agents and shippers are reporting more interest for February and March shipments. Jerry Wilson reports
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Softwood update: Russian and Belarussian wood in the spotlight
As the invasion of the Ukraine by Russia unfolds and the subsequent humanitarian crisis there grips the world’s attention, trade actions and government sanctions are being imposed by the UK, the EU and countries across the globe, writes TTJ’s Softwood Specialist.
As the invasion of the Ukraine by Russia unfolds and the subsequent humanitarian crisis there grips the world’s attention, trade actions and government sanctions are being imposed by the UK, the EU and countries across the globe, writes TTJ’s Softwood Specialist.
High demand catches importers off guard
Demand has improved beyond expectation but whether this is a “bubble” of activity or a longer term trend remains to be seen. TTJ’s Softwood Specialist reports
Demand has improved beyond expectation but whether this is a “bubble” of activity or a longer term trend remains to be seen. TTJ’s Softwood Specialist reports
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TIMCON summarises market dynamics and activities for the UK pallet sector in Q1 and since the Covid-19 crisis started
TIMCON summarises market dynamics and activities for the UK pallet sector in Q1 and since the Covid-19 crisis started
No time for living on the hardwood edge
With sales reported down 60-65% in April and no clear route yet out of lockdown, traders expect the pandemic to be a long haul for the hardwood sector. Mike Jeffree reports
With sales reported down 60-65% in April and no clear route yet out of lockdown, traders expect the pandemic to be a long haul for the hardwood sector. Mike Jeffree reports
New Phase of Covid-19 Begins
The UK has moved into a new phase in its response to the Covid-19 pandemic and the government clearly wants to try and re-start elements of the UK economy. Stephen Powney reports
The UK has moved into a new phase in its response to the Covid-19 pandemic and the government clearly wants to try and re-start elements of the UK economy. Stephen Powney reports
Coping with COVID-19
The Irish timber sector was looking forward to a year of recovery following the trials of 2019, but coronavirus has changed everything. Sally Spencer reports
The Irish timber sector was looking forward to a year of recovery following the trials of 2019, but coronavirus has changed everything. Sally Spencer reports
Interesting times ahead for softwood
The softwood sector is facing a variety of challenges this year, from warm weather impacting harvesting, to industrial action and insect invasions. TTJ’s Softwood Specialist reports
The softwood sector is facing a variety of challenges this year, from warm weather impacting harvesting, to industrial action and insect invasions. TTJ’s Softwood Specialist reports
Better Prospects
Chipboard market sentiment has improved since the General Election and clear decision over Brexit, reports Stephen Powney
Chipboard market sentiment has improved since the General Election and clear decision over Brexit, reports Stephen Powney
Falling timber prices hit fencing sector
Fencing timber has fallen victim to the weaker prices that dogged structural timber for much of 2019
Fencing timber has fallen victim to the weaker prices that dogged structural timber for much of 2019
Highway to Hardwood Market growth
Last month’s International Hardwood Conference demonstrated a new energy and focus in the sector. Mike Jeffree reports
Last month’s International Hardwood Conference demonstrated a new energy and focus in the sector. Mike Jeffree reports
