Tag: transportation

1H 2021 timber transportation market review: Growth due to increased demand for forest and pulp & paper produce

According to TransLes analytics center, during 1H 2021 railway timber transportation experienced growth due to an increase in demand for timber and pulp & paper products both in external and domestic markets. As a result, the total volume...

The first prototype of the forwarder was created at the Amkodor-Onego plant in Karelia

This type of logging equipment is designed for the collection, loading and transportation of sorts and other round timber on the territory of cutting areas and logging roads, as well as for loading and unloading, sorting operations and...

Pervaya gruzovaya kompaniya (PGK) will transport pulp and paper products of Ilim Group in covered wagons in the amount of about one million tons annually

According to the press service of PGK, the contract is concluded for three years. “Our cooperation with PGK has a good history. The conclusion of the service agreement is a new driver for the development of our relations,...

For the first time in Russia, on the Vyatskiy plywood mill started production of plywood with embossing ”honeycomb” with elevated wear resistance and anti-slip

Plywood with embossed honeycomb designed for floor coverings in light-duty commercial vehicles (LCV), storage facilities for use on playgrounds and sports venues, in the manufacture of boats and yachts and so forth this type of plywood is characterized...

Global timber market review #13-2015

– A new £100 million (€140.33 million) biomass terminal planned for the Port of Liverpool will handle up to three million tonnes of wood pellets per year as part of the decarbonisation of Drax power station. – Setra...

Global timber market review #11-2015

– Södra raised the price for standard pine and spruce sawlogs by SEK 20 (EUR 2,16) per cubic metre since 25 May, but a temporary contracting premium of SEK 20 will be introduced to stimulate early contracting. –...

Global Trends Review, September 22 – October 05, 2014: Romania stands out as large & growing lumber supplier; Chinese prices fall on high lumber stocks

Holzindustrie Schweighofer has completed installation works at its new glulam line at the Radauti plant in Romania, Holzkurier reported. The capacity will be 100,000 m3, in addition to existing 140,000 m3. Contrary to initial announcements, there will be...

North-Western shipping company boosted timber deliveries by 70%

During the shipping season, from 25 April to 15 November, 2013, vessels of North-Western shipping company transported 370,000 tonnes of timber cargoes, which is 70% higher than last year. Transportation from the river ports of North-West Russia to...