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Stockholm launches Europe’s largest wooden city project as timber gains ground in sustainable construction

Sweden has embarked on an ambitious construction project to develop what is…

India re-emerges as key market for New Zealand timber exporters

New Zealand’s forestry sector is optimistic about India regaining its position among…

Latvian birch plywood producer backs EU action against sanctioned timber disguised as Chinese imports

AS “Latvijas Finieris,” a leading European birch plywood manufacturer, has voiced its…

European ports face significant congestions

Port congestion at key northern European container terminals is expected to remain…

New Zealand radiata pine exports to Vietnam fuel global furniture supply chain shift

New Zealand has stepped up exports of radiata pine logs to Vietnam…

U.S. court halts Trump-era tariffs, giving timber industry brief relief

A recent U.S. federal court ruling has put a temporary stop to…

US launches $200 million push to boost timber output by 25%

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has unveiled a $200 million funding…

Optimistic outlook for the European woodworking machinery industry

Markus Hüllmann, Chairman of the German Woodworking Machinery Association (VDMA), provided an…

European parquet demand shows signs of bottoming out

After a difficult year 2023, the European parquet market seems to have…

U.S. Lumber Coalition backs Trump’s trade enforcement on Canadian imports

The U.S. Lumber Coalition has expressed strong support for President Trump’s enforcement…