The IFPTA Journal is the only publication dedicated exclusively to the business of forest products logistics.

Common themes highlight the latest issue of the IFPTA Journal. Joanne Hunter looks at CargoNet, a company that dared to change the business model of Scandinavian rail service. Kenneth Norris profiles CG Railways, a unique rail-ferry service from Mobile, AL, USA to Coatzacoalcos, Mexico, across the Gulf of Mexico.

Graeme Rodden introduces Botnia’s new mill in Uruguay and Robert Flynn offers an analysis of the coming boom the wood chip trade in the Atlantic Region.

The May IFPTA Board Meeting Minutes are also included with this issue, as well as Industry News, Market Analysis, and the latest updates on PPI TS18.

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Included in this Issue:

• The shortest distance
  CG Railways’ rail-ferry service shows the value of short sea shipping
  
  
• Poised to take off
  The wood chip trade in the Atlantic Region should boom
  
  
• Smooth sailing
  Botnia’s new mill in Uruguay has jumped off to a great start
  
  
• Changing the business model
  A Scandinavian rail shuttle service looked outside for tips
  
  
• IFPTA news
  May board of directors meeting report