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.

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