IFPTA - International Forest Products Transport Association

Container overcapacity could spell trouble for breakbulk

Published: April 30, 2012 | Market Analysis

A new record for global container capacity could put pressure on rates for breakbulk cargoes such as forest products. But despite the overcapacity, Europe appears to be facing a container capacity shortage and the reasons are not at all clear.

Published: April 1, 2012 | Logistics Today

The success of Container Express is expanding routes between northern Sweden, Rotterdam, Stockholm and St. Petersburg, and the frequency will increase to one call per week on fixed days.

An industry uprooted

Published: January 31, 2012 | Market Analysis

Drewry Maritime Research's latest report on Forest Products Shipping provides an overview of a sector which has for more than a decade suffered shrinking demand in the pulp and paper sector and a housing market collapse in the developed world.

Published: December 5, 2011 | IFPTA Community

A worldwide audience travelled to Amsterdam to hear about the latest developments in logistics/transportation; they did not go away disappointed

PPI TS19 Session Roundups - Part II

Published: December 4, 2011 | IFPTA Community

Session 1: Challenges and opportunities facing the forest products logistics industry
Session 2: Paper & Packaging Panel

Published: December 3, 2011 | IFPTA Community

Session 3: Pulp Panel
Session 4: The challenges and opportunities for shipping & transportation in Asia

PPI TS19 Session Roundups - Part IV

Published: December 2, 2011 | IFPTA Community

Session 5: Examining the potential from biomass & biofuel
Session 6: (Hosted by CEPI) EU policy and sustainable transport for the paper industry
Session 7: (Hosted by CEPI) The shipping industry and the challenge of emissions reduction.

Published: October 25, 2011 | IFPTA Community

Sjuul Paraijs, editor-in-chief, De Telegraaf, gave the keynote presentation at this year's PPI Transport Symposium 19, offering his thoughts on the future of newspapers and how the transport industry is crucially important to their success.

Published: October 18, 2011 | IFPTA Community

Dertje Meijer, CEO of the Port of Amsterdam, welcomed delegates, exhibitors, and guests to this year's event and to the city of Amsterdam from the host port of PPI Transport Symposium 19.

Published: September 30, 2011 | IFPTA Community

A full list of scheduled networking functions for delegates, exhibitors and attendees at this year's Symposium in Amsterdam.

Networking takes center stage

Published: September 30, 2011 | Smart Logistics

Industry events are changing their conference program structure to put more emphasis on face-to-face meetings and open discussions instead of long lectures and presentations.

Shippers face pressing concerns

Published: August 30, 2011 | Logistics Today

In an exclusive interview, Nicolette van der Jagt, Sectary General of the European Shippers' Council shares her thoughts on potential changes in European regulations on costs, prices and sustainability initiatives and what it means for the industry's shippers.

Published: July 29, 2011 | Market Analysis

An acquisition spree since the beginning of the year helps give Kuehne + Nagel a bump in earnings and shipments, encouraging the freight forwarder to expand further into South America with the purchase of Brazilian trucking firm Grupo Eichenberg.

Speaking for the industry

Published: June 30, 2011 | Smart Logistics

CEPI is taking an active role in ensuring the pulp and paper industry's voice is heard when it comes to passing new European legislation, supporting sustainable development of transport in Europe and monitoring proposed low-sulfur content fuel regulation.

Published: June 30, 2011 | Market Analysis

The upcoming European Biomass Review poses three possible scenarios to help biomass producers, suppliers and consumers prepare for the expected increase in biomass demand over the next ten years.

Restless Giant

Published: April 29, 2011 | Smart Logistics

In 2010, Georgia Ports Authority reported a record 19% growth with a total volume of more than 2.8 million TEUs. Eyeing larger goals, Georgia Ports looks to use its container and breakbulk experience to expand forest products transport for the US Southeast.

Published: April 27, 2011 | Smart Logistics

After the general downturn in the market due to the financial crisis, SCA Transforest is now continuing to grow. During the crisis year of 2009, SCA Transforest's overall freight volumes dropped by 7%, while last year, 2010, there was a rise of 4.8% in total for all the terminals.

Published: March 30, 2011 | Market Analysis

Chinese demand for pulp keeps rising, a sign global shipments appear to be gaining strength and one that could point to the foundation for a long-term recovery in forest products shipping.

Lessons from the road

Published: March 28, 2011 | IFPTA Community

Business travelers are starting to hit the road again, but companies are more cost-conscious than ever. Tricks and tips from seasoned road warriors can keep your company in the black and you in the green.

Published: February 28, 2011 | Smart Logistics

Despite the billions spent on infrastructure projects through economic stimulus money, government officials and industry executives say US infrastructure is in need of substantially more investment.

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