Top 10 sawmill groups in North America: mill closures and tariffs reshape the industry

The North American sawmilling sector has changed noticeably over the past two…

Debate over timber supply intensifies in Poland as industry warns of production risks

A debate over timber supply is intensifying in Poland, where the country’s…

U.S. launches tariff review on Canadian lumber and Chinese wood products

The United States has opened a new administrative review of trade duties…

Wartime surcharge has increased container prices for lumber many times over

The conflict involving Iran is already disrupting shipping routes and energy markets,…

Vida expands product range in Sweden after Karl Hedin sawmill acquisition

The expansion centers on Vida’s distribution warehouse in Orrakullen, Sweden outside the…

German sawmills warn of timber shortage as sawlog prices hit new peaks

Germany’s timber market has entered 2026 in a state of unusual tension,…

Middle Eastern Conflict Could Accelerate Changes in Global Softwood Lumber Trade Flows

Middle Eastern Conflict Could Accelerate Changes in Global Softwood Lumber Trade FlowsAudrey…

Transportation Issues Abounded as the Lumber Industry Awaited Spring

Due to ongoing harsh winter weather, February drew to a close with logistics issues still a top priority. North American softwood lumber buyers and sellers alike spent time chasing down wood on the way somewhere throughout the supply chain. While rail cars and trucks became more available, orders continued to take longer to actually arrive […] The post Transportation Issues Abounded as the Lumber Industry Awaited Spring first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

Nearly 2 million missing US households could boost future lumber demand

The US housing market is carrying a growing backlog of potential homebuyers,…

Latvijas Finieris strengthens Nordic presence with Sastamala plant upgrade

Baltic birch plywood producer Latvijas Finieris is moving forward with the expansion…