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INDUSTRY NEWS Forest Products Transport Symposium Gearing Up for Exceptional Inaugural Event
FPTS 2026, co-hosted by the International Forest Products Transport Association (IFPTA) and TTOBMA, will be held October 5-7, 2026 at the Grand Golf Resort & Spa, in Point Clear, Alabama (USA) in partnership with the Port of Mobile. The symposium will deliver expanded programming, enhanced networking opportunities as well as both a pickleball and golf tournament. IFPTA has been involved with this leading event for over 50 years. The inaugural global symposium will feature a series of high-level presentations, panel discussions, and networking opportunities aimed at addressing the most pressing issues in the sector, as well as the first ever TTOBMA Industry Awards, presented to leaders of the industry. Metsä Fibre Develops Its Logistics and Reduces Emissions Across the Entire Supply ChainJune 23, 2026 - Metsä Fibre’s goal is to reduce logistics emissions by 30 per cent per tonne kilometre by 2030, compared with the 2022 level. The target is part of Metsä Group’s climate work and guides day to day decisions from transport modes to partnerships. According to Erja Karjalainen, Director, Customer Service at Metsä Fibre, the target is pursued by developing the entire supply chain. Transport solutions are optimised in close cooperation between logistics, sales and customers. “In practical terms, this means, for example, transporting full units, favouring rail transport and other lower‑emission transport modes, and avoiding unnecessary journeys,” Karjalainen explains. Increasing the share of rail transport is one of the key objectives. Whenever the route and delivery schedule allow, rail is chosen instead of road transport. “Emissions from rail transport per thousand kilometres are significantly lower than those from road transport, so the impact on overall emissions is substantial. This is particularly important in domestic logistics within Finland and in the transport of finished pulp from mills to ports,” Karjalainen says. International Forest Products Names Michael Majka as Director, Recovered FiberJune 23, 2026 - International Forest Products (IFP) announced the addition of Michael Majka as Director, Recovered Fiber. Majka brings extensive experience in the forest products industry, with expertise ranging from domestic sales to export markets for all recovered fiber products. A third-generation member of his family with ties to the forest products industry, he previously held the role of Major Account Manager at Waste Management and most recently operated an export company focusing on sales into India and Southeast Asia. PhilaPort Ranked Nation’s Most Productive Container Port for Third Consecutive YearJune 18, 2026 - PhilaPort has once again been named the most productive container port in the United States, according to the 2025 Container Port Productivity Index (CPPI), published by the World Bank and Standard & Poor's (S&P). Widely recognized as the premier global benchmark for container port efficiency, the CPPI evaluates ports based on operational performance metrics that measure how effectively cargo moves through terminals. In 2025, container cargo activity through PhilaPort supported more than 8,000 direct, indirect, and induced jobs, generated more than $905 million in labor income, and contributed nearly $1.2 billion in economic output throughout Pennsylvania. UPM Plans Temporary, Market-Related Downtime at Pulp Mills in FinlandJune 18, 2026 - UPM today announced that it will temporarily shut down UPM Kaukas pulp mill as of August 3 for approximately six weeks. In addition, a potential temporary shutdown of the UPM Pietarsaari pulp mill is being planned for October. In a press release, UPM said, "These shutdowns are intended to optimize production levels and wood sourcing and to ensure profitability in the current market and cost environments." European Pulp and Paper Industry Urges Freeze on EU ETS BenchmarksJune 16, 2026 - Like other manufacturing sectors and many national governments, the European pulp and paper industry has called on the European Commission to maintain the current EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) benchmark values for the 2026-2030 period. It could otherwise lose an annual EUR 1 billion in decarbonisation investments, warned Cepi (Confederation of European Paper Industries). The European pulp and paper industry has a strategic advantage in supporting the EU's objective of climate neutrality by 2050. In 2023, the EU bioeconomy was valued at EUR 2.7 trillion, accounting for 5% of the EU's GDP, and is expected to grow rapidly, presenting a EUR 6.6 trillion opportunity globally, which will capitalise on divestments from fossil fuels but also materials. It is a rare industry where the EU still has a competitive advantage. APM Terminals Delivers Suape Terminal, Bringing a New Gateway to Northeast BrazilJune 12, 2026 - APM Terminals has delivered APM Terminals Suape – its new container terminal at the Port of Suape in Pernambuco – Northeast Brazil, as the terminal goes into final stages to begin operations and establish a new gateway for trade in the region. The milestone marks a significant expansion of the country’s logistics capacity, with the project set to improve connectivity and better position the region within global trade flows. The terminal will be the first fully electrified facility in Latin America and represents an investment of more than USD 350 million by APM Terminals. Designed to increase the container handling capacity of the Suape Port Complex by 55%, APM Terminals Suape will initially handle up to 400,000 TEUs (twenty-foot equivalent units) per year. The terminal is expected to enhance the Northeast’s logistics competitiveness through modern technology, while strengthening connectivity between Pernambuco and key markets across Latin America, North America, Europe and Asia. US NBSK Prices Decline Amid Oversupply; European Downtime and Rising Inventories Shape Pulp MarketJune 5, 2026 - North American pulp market sentiment remains divided as the months-long pricing rally in bleached hardwood kraft (BHK) clashed with a weak bleached softwood kraft (BSK) sector, where downtime or closures could emerge as the only catalyst to save off price erosion, industry contacts told Fastmarkets. US prices on regular contract business closed May broadly mixed, as a $20 per tonne drop in BSK contrasted with $50 per tonne rises in BHK, underscoring the split views. Benchmark northern bleached softwood kraft (NBSK) final May effective list prices declined to $1,570 per tonne, down $20 per tonne, according to Fastmarkets surveying. Southern bleached softwood kraft (SBSK) effective list prices also declined by $20 per tonne, bringing the list to $1,515 per tonne. Fixing Europe’s Freight RulesJune 2, 2026 - Good news can seem hard to come by in these difficult times. We have all our fingers crossed, but it is just possible that the coming weeks and months will see the most positive reforms of Europe’s heavy transport regulations in a generation. The cause of my cautious optimism is two pieces of important European legislation currently making their way through the Brussels bureaucracy. The first is the proposed revisions of the EU’s Weights and Dimensions Directive. This sets the maximum allowed size and weight of heavy goods vehicles operating within the European Union. Intended to support the single market by allowing trucks to move freely across EU borders, the mandate has proved ineffective, with many member states introducing local regulations of their own. Stora Enso Plans to Close Softwood Pulp Line 3 at Skutskär Mill in Sweden
Change negotiations with union representatives at the Skutskär mill are starting. According to Stora Enso, softwood pulp demand in Europe has declined since 2023 and price levels have been dropping while wood costs have increased. Currently, Skutskär's fiberline L3 softwood pulp operates at negative margins, and its profitability is expected to remain unsatisfactory also going forward. Strait of Hormuz Impact on Russian Pulp, Paper Industry – Domestic Producers
The global pulp and paper market faced strong pressure in recent weeks amid tensions between the US, Israel and Iran, which affected global supply chains for raw materials and raised costs. The Strait of Hormuz crisis has created even further uncertainty for shippers, oil companies and war risk insurers. The blockade, however, brought optimism to Russian pulp and paper companies, which have also been struggling recently due to overproduction and unfavorable terms for international shipments. Third New Container Crane Begins Operations at JAXPORT
This crane is the third of three new Liebherr container cranes added at JAXPORT over the past year. Two entered service in January at the port’s Blount Island Marine Terminal. All three cranes were purchased as part of a multi-year, $93 million initiative to modernize JAXPORT’s crane fleet, including $53 million in state funding over the past two years for crane purchases and upgrades. Suzano Selects Avondale Global Gateway in Louisiana for Imports of Pulp
Under the agreement, AGG will serve as one of Suzano’s terminals in the Central Gulf Coast for their wood pulp shipments arriving from Brazil, to be distributed across North America by rail. The first vessel is scheduled to arrive at AGG in the first week of May this year. The agreement marks a significant milestone for both Louisiana and Suzano, the world’s largest pulp supplier and one of Brazil’s biggest exporters which has been present in the American market for over 40 years. Smurfit Westrock Transitions Hoya Mill’s Paper Shipments from Road to Rail
The project is a significant milestone in the company’s drive to enhance supply chain performance while substantially reducing environmental impact. Operating around the clock, the Hoya mill produces more than 500,000 tonnes of high-quality paper annually. Using recovered fibre as its primary raw material, the site manufactures large reels, tailored precisely to customer specifications and prepared for distribution across Europe. CellMark Appoints Neil Gosbee as New President of the Pulp Division
Gosbee has been with CellMark since 2016 and has played a key role in strengthening the company's pulp platform. He has been instrumental in securing new supply and driving commercially successful outcomes, contributing to some of the Pulp Division's strongest results to date. Suzano Launches Newly Developed Brown Eucalyptus Pulp Known as Eucanatural
According to Suzano, this type of pulp is still not widely available globally and represents a high-performance alternative for the packaging, flexible paper, air filter, and various other applications, combining strength, lower environmental impact, and a characteristic natural appearance. IFPTA-ASCM Scholarship Opportunity Coming Soon
The ASCM is a global leader in supply chain organizational transformation, innovation, and leadership. Its certifications and education programs are internationally recognized for advancing supply chain excellence and developing professionals capable of leading change. Portocel Expands Investments and Aims to Double in Size by 2035April 10, 2026 - Portocel, the port terminal in Aracruz (ES) controlled by Suzano and Cenibra, ended 2025 with the highest cargo volume in its history: 7.8 million tons handled, once again surpassing the previous year's record. Net revenue totaled R$ 287.5 million, a 16% increase over 2024. Net profit remained stable at R$ 60.2 million. The company's investment volume more than doubled in 2025, reaching R$ 23.9 million. According to CEO Alexandre Mori, the result is the fruit of planning that began in 2018 and 2019, when the company defined two guidelines: maintaining operational quality with existing clients and, at the same time, diversifying cargo. Strait of Hormuz Closure Pushes Asia-US Ocean Rates Up 29%April 2, 2026 - The effects of the Iran war are being felt across the global supply chain, as container rates rise sharply on vital headhaul trade routes including to the United States, an analyst said. “Five weeks into the Strait of Hormuz closure and spot rates on every major east-west trade lane have risen sharply, showing this is a conflict with global repercussions for ocean supply chains,” said Peter Sand, Xeneta chief analyst. “No shipper is insulated from financial or operational risk. Far East to U.S. West Coast – a trade which transits the Pacific thousands of miles from the epicenter of conflict – has seen spot rates climb 29% since the end of February.” La Conexión Exacta: JAXPORT Expands Reach for Latin America Trade
For many customers, Jacksonville is la conexión exacta — a dependable gateway positioned to move cargo efficiently between origin and destination. JAXPORT offers container service to 140 ports in 70 countries, including established and expanding routes throughout the Western Hemisphere. From Brazil and Colombia to Honduras, Guatemala and the Dominican Republic, the port connects exporters and importers with one of the nation’s fastest-growing consumer markets. While JAXPORT offers 28 total services to Latin America for multiple cargo types, here are a few highlights of several weekly container services connecting Jacksonville to ports throughout Latin America, including: CENIBRA Implements SAP Green Token for Digital Traceability of Pulp Production
CENIBRA pointed out that the enforcement of the European Union's Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) triggered the need for robust data management as a top priority. By adopting this innovative technology from SAP, CENIBRA not only advances its strategy of complying with global regulatory requirements but also provides a new level of dependability to its international partners. SCA Transported Record Timber Volume on Railway in 2025
The railway network plays a key role in SCA Skog's logistics strategy. With 13 strategically located timber terminals, spanning from Stockaryd in Småland to Murjek in Norrbotten, most of which are owned by SCA, the company can efficiently and smoothly load trains. Nearly all the volume on the trains heads directly to industries, with only a small portion transported between timber terminals. Canfor Pulp Reports Fourth Quarter Loss on Weak Global Softwood Pulp Markets
Canfor Pulp's President and CEO, Stephen Mackie, said, "The Company faced another extremely challenging quarter, as ongoing global economic uncertainty weighed heavily on softwood pulp market conditions. As a result, we remain cautious heading into 2026 as we continue to navigate significant external pressures on our business, including the prolonged downturn in softwood pulp markets and the ongoing constraints in securing economically viable fibre." Fourth Quarter Highlights. Global softwood pulp markets were relatively flat through the fourth quarter of 2025, driven mainly by elevated pulp producer inventory levels. Towards the end of the period, however, buyer sentiment began to improve. Lower global pulp prices prompted a modest uptick in purchasing activity, particularly in China, as producers worked to draw down higher-than-average inventory levels. As a result, US-dollar NBSK list prices to China, the world's largest pulp consumer, gained some positive momentum late in the quarter, finishing December at US$690 per tonne. SCA Unveils Plan to Reduce Emissions from Its RoRo Vessels in Sweden by 40 Percent
From 1 October 2026, SCA will change the structure of its vessel departures from Umeå. The changes apply to vessels where cargo is driven on and off on their own wheels, commonly referred to as RoRo vessels. Currently, the vessels operate three times per week --- twice to Kiel and once to London and Rotterdam. Under the new structure, there will be two weekly departures: once per week to Kiel and once per week to London and Rotterdam. Port Fees Could Be the New Import Tariff After SCOTUS Ruling
The Maritime Action Plan released by the White House Feb. 13 includes “universal fees” ranging from 1 cent to 25 cents per kilogram on cargo arriving at U.S. ports aboard foreign-built ships. The plans estimate the fees could raise as much as $1.5 trillion over 10 years, or $150 billion per year. Customs revenue totaled $130 billion to $180 billion in 2025, counting emergency duties or all tariffs. SCA to Increase Price for NBSK Pulp in EuropeFeb. 13, 2026 - SCA today announced that it is increasing the price of NBSK pulp (Northern Bleached Softwood Kraft) in Europe by US $100 per ton. The new price will be US $1,710 per ton, effective for deliveries and invoicing from March. Pulp MarketIn SCA's fourth quarter 2025 earnings summary, the company reported "average selling prices in the pulp segment decreased compared with the preceding quarter, driven by lower underlying prices and a weaker market mix. Market prices for NBSK pulp in the US and China fell slightly in the fourth quarter, while the market price in Europe remained stable at a low level. Demand for pulp was ... Nippon Paper Resources Australia Forms JV Wood Chip Export Business in New Zealand
The acquisition will be concluded in partnership with Pentarch Forestry, a diversified Australasian timber manufacturing and export company. Upon completion of the transaction, the planned shareholding ratio will be 70% for Nippon Paper Resources and 30% for Pentarch Forestry. Following the acquisition, Nippon Paper Resources and Pentarch Forestry plan to enter into a formal joint venture shareholders' agreement and jointly operate the business. MWC will subsequently be renamed NP Wood Fibre Company Limited. Arauco to Hold Groundbreaking Ceremony for Railway Branch to Serve New Pulp Mill in Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil
The new mill, known as “Sucuriú Project”, will be the world's largest single-phase pulp mill project with a production capacity of 3.5 million tonnes per year of eucalyptus pulp. On April 9, 2025, Arauco celebrated the laying of the cornerstone at the site of the mill. Start-up is expected in the second half of 2027. CMPC and Neltume Ports Form JV to Build Port Terminal in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
Early in December, Terminal Rio Grande do Sul obtained, from the National Agency for Waterway Transportation (ANTAQ), after a public consultation, recognition of the viability for entering into an Adhesion Contract. This instrument enables the construction and operation of a Private Use Terminal (TUP) in the municipality of Rio Grande, to be signed between the Ministry of Ports and Airports, as the Granting Authority, and the company. Exclusive Early Registration for IFPTA Members Opens January 23 for FPTS 2026
In advance of the general public, IFPTA members will receive exclusive early access to register on Friday, January 23, 2026. This early-access window allows members to secure their symposium participation, take advantage of the Super Early Bird pricing available through March 1, 2026, and register for limited-capacity events before they sell out. With growing demand and limited availability, early registration is strongly recommended. Read more about the Forest Products Transport Symposium 2026 Task Force Begins Work to Transform Canada's Forest Sector
Today, members of the Task Force held their first meeting. Over the next 90 days, the Task Force will engage with industry, provinces and territories, Indigenous groups and labour organizations and will gather public comments through a web portal to be launched shortly. JAXPORT Puts Two New Container Cranes into Service; Third Crane Begins Commissioning
With a lift height of 115 feet, the new cranes are some of the largest 50-gauge cranes currently available on the market. The cranes are designed to serve wider vessels and can reach up to 19 containers across a ship’s deck. Fixing Canada's Transportation Supply Chains: Solutions for a Competitive Forest Sector
The sector’s success depends on efficient, reliable, and cost-effective transportation supply chains — primarily trucking, rail, and marine — to move products from remote mills to domestic and global markets. Recent years, especially following the COVID-19 pandemic, have exposed the fragility of these supply chains, with bottlenecks, crew shortages, limited investment, climate shocks, and frequent labour disruptions undermining Canada’s reputation as a reliable trading partner. Website Now Live for Forest Products Transport Symposium 2026
Join and network with leading experts, service providers, and decision-makers from every stage of the pulp, paper, and packaging supply chain as they explore emerging trends, technological advancements, and market shifts shaping the future of our industry. Gain valuable insights to help you optimize operations, unlock new business opportunities, and strengthen your competitive edge in a market where supply chains are increasingly important. The International Forest Products Transport Association (IFPTA) has been involved with this leading event for over 50 years. Its inaugural global symposium in a new partnership with TTOBMA will feature a series of high-level presentations, panel discussions, and networking opportunities aimed at addressing the most pressing issues in the sector, as well as the first ever TTOBMA Industry Awards, presented to leaders of the industry. To learn more, visit: Forest Products Transport Symposium 2026 Alabama Port Authority Launches General Cargo Modernization Program with $100 Million Pier B South Redevelopment
Built in the 1920s, Pier B South has served Alabama industries for nearly a century. Through a $100 million federal investment championed by Senator Richard Shelby, the Port is transforming the aging facility into a modern, high-capacity berth to support the state’s growing breakbulk trade. The new Pier B South will feature 1,500 linear feet of modern dock structure built to handle 1,500 pounds per square foot (psf) and accommodate mobile harbor cranes and other advanced cargo-handling equipment. The facility will be rail-served, shore-power capable, and designed for seamless integration with the Port’s general cargo complex. Feldmuehle to End Papermaking in Uetersen; Says Germany Not Interested in Energy-Intensive Industry
The company cited market events and an unhelpful regional government as factors in its decision. Feldmuehle in June of this year filed for insolvency under self-administration and has since been in the process of restructuring. In a December 9 letter, Feldmuehle said ... Canfor Corporation to Acquire Canfor Pulp Products Inc.
In determining that the transaction is in the best interests of Canfor Corp, the board of directors of Canfor Corp considered a number of factors, including: Opportunity for a stronger combined business. The transaction provides an opportunity for the creation of a stronger combined business for the benefit of Canfor Corp and its shareholders. The transaction will, if completed, streamline the ownership structure of Canfor Corp's investment in Canfor Pulp and is expected to provide certain cost synergies. Once combined with Canfor Corp, Canfor Pulp is expected to have... Sappi and UPM to Combine their European-based Graphic Paper Businesses in New Joint Venture
Commenting on their decision to create the Joint Venture, Sappi Limited CEO Steve Binnie and UPM President and CEO Massimo Reynaudo said: "The proposed joint venture represents a decisive response to the structural changes in the European graphic paper industry, offering a path to strengthen its resilience and provide long-term commitment and supply security to customers." BC Council of Forest Industries Says the Situation in British Columbia is "Dire"
"COFI extends our deepest concern to the workers, families, and communities affected by today's closure announcement. For too many people across this province, the consequences of inaction for the struggling forestry sector are no longer theoretical — they are happening in real time. "We have been sounding the alarm that the situation in BC is dire and today is further evidence that the sector needs an urgent response from our government. While softwood lumber duties and trade uncertainty add significant pressure, not everything can be blamed on the dispute. It is important to focus on the areas within our control, and those remain the core issues facing BC forestry: access to predictable, economic wood supply and the ability to operate in a competitive and efficient regulatory environment." CellMark has Appointed Doug Smith as Its New Chief Executive Officer
Smith replaces Henrik Forsberg Schoultz, who in October notified the Board of his decision to resign from the company. Smith has had a successful and varied career in a multitude of industries. He brings over 20 years of experience in the pulp industry, having worked on both the agency and producer sides. UPM Switches Three Vessels to Bio-LNG
Although maritime transport is more energy-efficient per ton-kilometre than road or air transport, it remains heavily dependent on fossil fuels. This is due to the long lifecycles of vessels and the difficulty of anticipating and adopting new, capital-intensive fuel technologies. To accelerate the shift away from fossil fuels, the EU has introduced FuelEU Maritime. It requires the gradual decrease of greenhouse gas intensity of maritime fuels, starting with 2% by 2025 and reaching 80% by 2050. It applies to ships with a gross tonnage above 5000. A Call to 'Stop the Clock' and Ensure a Workable EU Deforestation Regulation
The changes introduced by the Commission are substantial and deserve appropriate time for stakeholders, policy makers and Member States to analyse and discuss them. This is exceptionally difficult considering the deadline of 30 December 2025 currently in place. It's unrealistic and unacceptable to expect that companies will be ready to comply right away with a regulation that has been hastily renegotiated only a few weeks before entry into application. Canfor Pulp Reports Third Quarter 2025 Results
These results largely reflect the ongoing impact of global pulp pricing declines in the current quarter driven by elevated market pulp producer inventory levels and weak softwood pulp demand. These factors were moderated to a degree by improved pulp production at both of the Company's pulp mills and the associated benefit of lower per-unit pulp manufacturing costs. After experiencing downward pressure in the second quarter of 2025, global softwood pulp markets remained notably weak during the current period. Northern Bleached Softwood Kraft ("NBSK") pulp prices in China continued to decline throughout the third quarter. North American pulp markets also came under pressure as prices in this region adjusted to the lower pricing environment previously experienced in other global regions. How Tariffs on Brazil are Reshaping Procurement StrategiesNov. 3, 2025 - On July 9, 2025, the U.S. government announced a sweeping 50% tariff on all goods imported from Brazil, effective August 1. This measure threatens to impact trade across multiple sectors, from pulp and paper to wood products, metals, agriculture, and manufacturing. For procurement professionals managing global supply chains, the scale and immediacy of this decision have created a strategic and operational crisis requiring rapid response and adaptation. Brazil is a critical trade partner for the U.S., exporting approximately $31 billion in goods annually. According to the Brazilian Tree Industry Association (Ibá), North America accounted for 20.2% of Brazil’s forest product exports by value in the first quarter of 2025, totalling approximately $817.7 million. Hardwood pulp alone represented ... UPM CEO Says Tariffs, Slow Consumer Demand Affected Third Quarter 2025 Results
Massimo Reynaudo, UPM's President and CEO, said international trade tariffs continue to negatively affect business and consumer demand remains slow. "The third quarter brought some temporary clarity to the terms of international trade, but consumer demand stayed subdued and uncertainty remains," said Reynaudo. "During the quarter, we continued to take decisive actions to further strengthen our competitiveness. Our focus is on improving performance, cash flow and the strength of our balance sheet. "In UPM Fibres, the low pulp prices resulted in significantly lower EBIT compared to last year. Despite the low cycle market prices, our competitive pulp platform in South America performed well and continued to improve its efficiency. |
June 2026 - The Forest Products Transport Symposium 2026 (FPTS 2026) is gearing up for an exceptional inaugural event, bringing together leaders, innovators, and professionals from across the forest products transportation sector.
May 25, 2026 - Stora Enso today announced plans to permanently close softwood pulp production on fiberline 3 (L3) at its Skutskär pulp mill in Sweden. The company also said that it will restructure the mill to focus on fluff and increase competitiveness.
May 21, 2026 (Fastmarkets) - The Strait of Hormuz blockade and resulting sharp drop in traffic could create favorable conditions for the Russian pulp and paper industry, according to domestic producers.
May 12, 2026 - A third new 50-gauge ship-to-shore container crane moved its first container on May 6, officially entering service at the Jacksonville Port Authority’s (JAXPORT) Talleyrand Marine Terminal. Manufactured by Germany-based Liebherr Crane Company, the crane features a 100-foot lift height and can reach across 17 containers on a ship’s deck, expanding cargo-handling capabilities at Florida’s largest container port.
April 30, 2026 - Avondale Global Gateway (AGG) and Suzano today announced a five-year terminal services agreement that will bring regular wood pulp imports back to Louisiana for the first time in more than 30 years.
April 21, 2026 - Smurfit Westrock has undertaken a large-scale, cross-border rail logistics initiative connecting its Hoya Paper and Board mill in northern Germany with key production facilities in Poland.
April 17, 2026 - CellMark announced the appointment of Neil Gosbee as the new Division President of the CellMark Pulp Division. The appointment became effective April 15. Gosbee succeeds Doug Smith, who is stepping down from the role as part of a natural leadership transition following his appointment as President and CEO of CellMark in October 2025.
April 17, 2026 – Suzano announced the launch of its brown eucalyptus pulp known as Eucanatural to market. Eucanatural has been developed by Suzano’s R&D team at the Aracruz Technology Center in Espírito Santo, Brazil, and currently being successfully produced on an industrial scale.
April 15, 2026 - The International Forest Products Transport Association (IFPTA) is proud to announce a call for nominations for two scholarships toward an Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM) certification. These scholarships are available to current individual members of IFPTA or an employee of an active IFPTA member company.
April 1, 2026 - JAXPORT has long supported trade between Latin America and the United States, providing reliable ocean services and efficient inland access to key U.S. markets. Today, the port continues to strengthen those trade lanes for shippers across Central America, South America and the Caribbean.
March 17, 2026 - Brazilian pulp producer CENIBRA has implemented SAP Green Token, which supports supply chain compliance by ensuring traceability and transparency according to recognized sustainability standards and regulations. In addition, Green Token manages the required sustainability documentation by collection, generating and transferring sustainability declarations.
March 12, 2026 - SCA Skog in 2025 achieved a milestone by transporting a total of 3.1 million cubic meters of roundwood by rail. This marks the highest timber volume in SCA's railway system to date.
March 6, 2026 - Canfor Pulp Products (TSX: CFX) on March 5 reported its fourth quarter of 2025 results.
March 2, 2026 - SCA announced plans to implement changes to its sea transport using RoRo vessels (Roll-on/Roll-off) by reducing speed, increasing vessel load factors, and adjusting how the Swedish ports in Umeå and Piteå are used. One effect of these changes is that emissions from the vessels will be reduced by approximately 40 percent.
Feb. 20, 2026 (FreightWaves) - Proposed fees on containerized imports could give President Donald Trump a new lever to raise revenue after the Supreme Court limited his power to implement emergency tariffs.
Feb. 6, 2026 - Nippon Paper Resources Australia, a wholly owned subsidiary of Nippon Paper Industries has entered into an agreement to jointly acquire all the shares of Marusumi Whangarei Company Limited ("MWC"), a New Zealand-based softwood chip production and export company currently jointly owned by Marusumi Paper Company and Marubeni Corporation.
Jan. 24, 2026 - Arauco on Feb. 5 will hold a groundbreaking ceremony for a railway branch line that will serve its new pulp mill being built in Inocência, Mato Grosso do Sul state in Brazil.
Jan. 22, 2026 - CMPC Celulose and Neltume Ports have joined forces to form the joint venture Terminal Rio Grande do Sul S/A, with the objective of establishing a terminal dedicated to general cargo handling, focusing on cellulose, in the Port of Rio Grande do Sul.
Jan. 21, 2026 - The Forest Products Transport Symposium (FPTS 2026) is gearing up for an exceptional inaugural event, bringing together leaders, innovators, and professionals from across the forest products transportation sector. We are excited to be hosting the symposium at the Grand Golf Resort & Spa, in Point Clear, Alabama (USA) in partnership with the Port of Mobile. This symposium will deliver expanded programming, enhanced networking opportunities as well as both a pickleball and golf tournament.
Jan. 19, 2026 - The forest sector is a cornerstone of Canada's economy and identity. For generations, our forests have supported communities and powered local economies. In response to ongoing trade pressures and the need to diversify and ensure long-term competitiveness, the Government of Canada recently announced the launch of a Canadian Forest Sector Transformation Task Force to identify pathways to restructure, retool and transform Canada's forest sector.
Jan. 12, 2026 - Two new 50-gauge ship-to-shore container cranes moved their first containers recently after entering service at the Jacksonville Port Authority’s (JAXPORT) Blount Island Marine Terminal, expanding cargo-handling capabilities at Florida’s largest container port.
Dec. 19, 2025 - Canada’s forest sector is a vital part of the national economy, employing over 200,000 people and generating $87 billion in annual output. In 2024, it contributed $21 billion to GDP and exported $37 billion in products, making it the country’s fourth-largest export industry.
Dec. 16, 2025 - Don’t miss the premier global event dedicated to logistics and supply chain professionals in the forest products industry -- Forest Products Transport Symposium 2026. The event will take place Sunday, October 4 thru Wednesday, October 7 at the Grand Hotel Golf Resort & Spa, Autograph Collection in Point Clear, Alabama (USA).
Dec. 12, 2025 - The Alabama Port Authority has begun demolition and reconstruction of Pier B South, launching a multi-year, multi-phase program to modernize the Port of Mobile’s general cargo terminal—one of the Port’s most historic and versatile assets.
Dec. 9, 2025 - German paper producer Feldmuehle announced that it is permanently ending paper production at its paper mill in Uetersen, Germany after 120 years of operation.
Dec. 5, 2025 - Canfor Corporation and Canfor Pulp Products Inc. announced [on Dec. 3] that they have entered into an arrangement agreement (the "Arrangement Agreement") pursuant to which Canfor Corp will acquire all of Canfor Pulp's issued and outstanding common shares not already owned by Canfor Corp and its affiliates pursuant to a court-approved plan of arrangement under the Business Corporations Act (British Columbia).
Dec. 4, 2025 - Sappi Limited ("Sappi") and UPM-Kymmene Corporation ("UPM") have today announced the signing of a non-binding letter of intent to form a non-listed, independent 50/50 Joint Venture for graphic paper. This Joint Venture will bring together Sappi's European Graphic Paper business with UPM's Communication Papers business in Europe, the UK and the US.
Dec. 3, 2025 - Kim Haakstad, President & CEO of the BC Council of Forest Industries (COFI) issued the following statement in response to the announcement of additional mill closures in British Columbia (Canada):
The Board of Directors of CellMark Investment AB recently appointed Doug Smith as the new President and Chief Executive Officer of CellMark, effective October 13, 2025. Smith will be based in Toronto, Canada, but work regularly from CellMark's headquarters in Gothenburg, Sweden.
Nov. 20, 2025 - UPM and its shipping partner Bore Ltd. recently joined FuelEU Maritime compliance pooling service Ahti Climate with three modern dual-fuel vessels. As of May, the three vessels have used bio-LNG, forming fossil CO₂-free sea corridors to products by UPM Specialty Papers, UPM Plywood and UPM Communication Papers from Finland to Germany, the Netherlands and Spain. The development is another step towards UPM’s target to reduce fossil CO₂ emissions from its supply chain by 30% by 2030 (from 2018 levels).
Nov. 10, 2025 - Over 20 industry associations on Oct. 27 issued a joint statement about the European Commission's recent proposed amendments to the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), stating, "The changes introduced by the Commission are substantial and deserve appropriate time for stakeholders, policy makers and Member States to analyse and discuss them. This is exceptionally difficult considering the deadline of 30 December 2025 currently in place."
Nov. 5, 2025 - Canfor Pulp reported an operating loss of $16.0 million for the third quarter of 2025, compared to an operating loss of $5.3 million for the second quarter of 2025. After adjusting for a $4.9 million inventory write-down in the current period, the Company's adjusted operating loss was $11.1 million for the third quarter of 2025.
Oct. 29, 2025 - UPM today reported interim third quarter 2025 results.