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Suzano Breaks Industry Record at the Port of Santos with Pulp Shipments
The following article was published by Mais Floresta on their website.
Oct. 8, 2026 (Mais Floresta - Information Services) - Suzano shipped 39,100 tons of pulp in just 24 hours at the Port of Santos (SP), a record for the sector at the port. The operation, carried out on September 20th at Suzano's terminal located within the DP World facilities and operated in partnership with the company, loaded the ships Arborella and Cosco Xing Wang, destined for Europe. The cargo is equivalent to 407 freight train cars or almost four times the weight of the Eiffel Tower. Lined up, the bales would form a line of approximately 134 kilometers.
According to Renan Volpatto, Executive Logistics Manager at Suzano, the result demonstrates the competitiveness and efficiency gains of the operation, built jointly by the Suzano and DP World teams. “This record shows what a well-built partnership can deliver. Together with DP World, we expanded the terminal and invested in new technologies, such as the use of simulators for training, and the people who operate there every day have transformed this preparation into greater productivity and efficiency. This makes our pulp more competitive in the international market and generates value for the entire chain, from the factory to the customer,” he states.
“Achieving this record volume at the Santos port complex is a direct reflection of our long-term strategic vision and continuous investments in modernizing port infrastructure. The strategic and long-term partnership between DP World and Suzano consolidates the terminal as a world-class logistics hub for the outflow of pulp. By combining technological innovation, capacity expansion, and the high level of expertise of our operational teams, we not only optimize ship loading times but also respond to customer needs with an increasingly efficient and sustainable operation,” says Ricardo Generozo, Senior Operations Director at DP World.
Expanded Structure and Trained Teams
The performance is a result of investments made by Suzano and DP World in recent years to expand and modernize the terminal. The warehouse increased from 36,000 m² to 51,000 m² of built area, which raised the static storage capacity by almost 40%, reaching up to 160,000 tons. The annual handling capacity increased from 3.6 million to 5 million tons. The terminal also gained two more overhead cranes, each with a capacity of 40 tons.
The other front is the training of those who operate the systems. Operation simulators have started to be used in the training of teams at the terminal itself, which gives operators more preparation and safety in the day-to-day handling of shipments.
Production Exit Door
The Port of Santos is fundamental for exporting the pulp produced in the Jacareí (SP), Ribas do Rio Pardo (MS) and Três Lagoas (MS) plants. To receive and ship this volume, Suzano has two terminals in the port, the one operating at the DP World facilities and T32, which together have the capacity to handle up to 6.6 million tons of pulp per year and a static capacity of approximately 230,000 tons.
In 2026, Suzano will have already shipped 3.6 million tons of pulp through the Port of Santos, a volume greater than the entire annual production of the Três Lagoas (MS) unit, which has two factories in operation.
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SOURCE: Mais Floresta |
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International Forest Products Promotes Michael Collins to Chief Operating Officer
 Sept. 7, 2026 - International Forest Products (IFP) announced the promotion of Michael Collins to Chief Operating Officer.
Collins, who most recently served as Executive Vice President, joined IFP in 2008 and has held a series of leadership positions of increasing responsibility throughout the organization. During his tenure, he has overseen IFP's domestic containerboard trading and operations, as well as the company's finance, market intelligence, information technology, and transportation departments.
Over the past 18 years, Collins has played a key role in the growth of The Kraft Group's domestic containerboard and corrugating packaging businesses. He has been instrumental in evaluating acquisition opportunities and developing and executing sales and trading strategies that have helped expand the company's market presence and capabilities.
Most recently, Collins has led operational efficiency initiatives across the organization, working to strengthen processes, improve performance, and position the company for continued growth.
"Michael has consistently demonstrated outstanding leadership, deep industry knowledge, and an unwavering commitment to our customers, employees, and business partners," said Dan Kraft, President and CEO of International Forest Products. "His broad experience across our organization and his strategic approach to growing our business make him exceptionally qualified for this role."
Collins succeeds Daniel Moore, who stepped down from the COO role in 2025 after a distinguished career with the company. Moore will continue to support IFP as an advisor, ensuring a smooth leadership transition and providing ongoing strategic guidance to the organization.
International Forest Products is one of the largest traders of forest products commodities in the world. IFP provides solutions for sales and marketing, transportation and logistics, and finance for suppliers and converters.
SOURCE: International Forest Products LLC |
Millar Western to Temporarily Curtail Operations at Quesnel River Pulp in BC
 August 20, 2026 - Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) of the Conservative Party of British Columbia — MLA Sheldon Clare, MLA Ward Stamer and MLA Kiel Giddens — posted the following announcement on August 12 about Quesnel River Pulp temporarily curtailing operations:
Quesnel River Pulp has announced the curtailing of operations until at least November, and nearly 100 more workers face an uncertain future under the NDP's (New Democratic Party, a federal political party in Canada) managed decline of our forestry industry.
Quesnel River Pulp has announced a temporary curtailment that affects 90 workers. And "temporary" could become permanent if market conditions remain unfavourable. Dozens of mills have already shut down and under the NDP there is no sign that market conditions will improve.
"This is devastating news for Quesnel," said Sheldon Clare, MLA for Prince George-North Cariboo. "These are 90 good-paying jobs in a community that depends on forestry. The community would see a huge drop in economic benefit, and local government could see a significant drop in tax revenue. This curtailment will hurt people and businesses."
"Forestry Minister Ravi Parmar's idea of a 'transition' is nothing but the destruction of British Columbia's forestry industry," said Ward Stamer, Shadow Minister for Forestry. "Mill workers, loggers, fallers and forestry families should not be forced to pay the price for a government that has abandoned them."
"Yet again, it is B.C. workers who pay the price for NDP policy failures," said Kiel Giddens, Shadow Minister for Labour. "The NDP talk a big game about protecting workers, but they are presiding over the demise of the industries that workers rely on. The B.C. Conservatives will not give up on workers, and we are committed to making B.C. forestry competitive once again and restoring lost opportunities."
SOURCE: Conservative Party of British Columbia
About Quesnel River Pulp
Located in Quesnel, British Columbia, the Quesnel River pulp mill produces 375,000 air-dried metric tonnes of softwood pulp per year. The mill is strategically located in one of British Columbia's key forestry regions and supplies premium pulp products to domestic and international markets. The mill is owned Atlas Holdings and operated by Millar Western (Source: Millar Western). |
Domtar Indefinitely Idling Howe Sound Pulp Mill and Bayview Fibre Chipping Facility in BC
 Aug. 21, 2026 - Domtar on Aug. 20 announced the indefinite idling of its affiliates' operations at both the Howe Sound pulp mill and Bayview Fibre chipping facility in Port Mellon, British Columbia, Canada.
The decision will remove approximately 380,000 metric tons of northern bleached softwood kraft (NBSK) pulp from the market annually.
The announcement will affect approximately 400 employees.
"Despite capital investment of nearly CAD$500 million since the mill was purchased in 2010, and the construction of the Bayview Fibre facility, the business cannot overcome reduced demand from Asia, unprecedented and sustained poor pricing for pulp globally, and a decline in affordable domestic fiber," said Luc Thériault, Domtar's President - Canada and CEO, Pulp and Wood Products.
"The business decision to indefinitely idle these facilities is the result of careful consideration and is not a reflection on the employees. The teams at Howe Sound and Bayview Fibre worked tirelessly to improve performance but current market conditions require this step," added Thériault.
"We recognize the hardship this decision will have on the employees of the facilities and the Sunshine Coast community as well as the coastal forest sector. The business will monitor market conditions, domestic fiber availability and the overall business environment, and will evaluate future opportunities if conditions improve," stated Thériault. "In the process of idling the facilities, the primary focus will be on the safety and well-being of the employees."
Domtar is a leading, privately held manufacturer of diversified forest products with locations across North America. The company manufactures pulp, paper, packaging and tissue, as well as lumber and other wood products.
SOURCE: Domtar |
Metsä Board Appoints Malin Nygren as VP, Husum Pulp and Board Mill
 June 24, 2026 - Metsä Board has appointed Malin Nygren as Vice President, Husum Pulp and Board Mill, effective 1 July 2026.
Nygren has been serving as interim Vice President since March 2026 and will now assume the role on a permanent basis.
The interim arrangement followed the appointment of Olov Winblad von Walter as VP, Operations Transformation. Metsä Board thanks Winblad von Walter for his valuable contribution and commitment during his time with the company and wishes him all the best as he leaves Metsä Board.
Nygren will continue to report to Laura Remes, SVP, Production and Supply Chain, and will be a member of Metsä Board's Operations Leadership Team.
Metsä Board is a producer of lightweight and high-quality folding boxboards, foodservice boards and white kraftliners.
SOURCE: Metsä Board |
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