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Exploring the Drop in 2Q Lumber Earnings

Recent earnings reports from major forestry companies paint a concerning picture for the lumber industry, with a noticeable decline in 2Q lumber earnings. Understanding these shifts and their implications is crucial for industry professionals...

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Biofuels Market Roundup: All Eyes on SAF While EU Outlook Improves

The market for biofuels and low-carbon feedstocks moves fast, and last month was no exception.

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Caustic Soda and Electric Vehicles: Driving A Sustainable Future

As the world increasingly shifts its focus toward sustainability, the growing interest in electric vehicles (EVs) is illuminating the oft-overlooked...

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Why Access to Trade Data is Crucial for Recycled Fiber Buyers and Sellers

In the world of recycled fiber and Old Corrugated Containers (OCC), trade plays an integral role. Whether you are a buyer or a seller, access to...

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Navigating the Shifting Currents of Australia's Hardwood Chip Sector

Known for its rich biodiversity and vast natural landscapes, Australia is a globally significant exporter of hardwood chips, which represent around...

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Fiji Airways Looks to Pacific, Sugarcane Crops for New SAF Production

Sustainable aviation fuel continues to stay top-of-mind as industry members seek out further production avenues to meet growing demand. These efforts...

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Free Chemicals? A Bizarre Business Practice for Unpredictable Times

Most of us know of loss leaders. We may have seen retailers sell goods below cost to attract customers, though not in a chemical trade setting. The...

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A Look at the Market Pulp Landscape in 2024

Market pulp is a critical commodity in the global forest products industry, impacting everything from paper manufacturing to packaging solutions....

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Big Hike in US Duties on Canadian Lumber Shifts More Weight of Weak Market to Canada

The US and Canada have had a long-standing trade dispute over softwood lumber. The US government has backed its lumber industry’s view that Canadian...

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2024 Margins Down 40% from 2022 as Advanced Biofuel Tickets Stay Low

The biofuels and feedstocks market has experienced a persistent downward trend, affecting margins and causing immense strain on producers. But shifts...

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