More Sawmill Closures in B.C., Canada Canfor, one of Canada’s largest softwood lumber companies, announced earlier this month that they will close two more sawmills…
Weakening Orders Impact Southeast Asia Timber Trade As we embarked on this year, the business outlook was promising. We experienced a surge in orders for…
Embracing Artificial Intelligence (AI) Our industry is well known for its traditional practises and limited embrace of technological advancements. Having been born in 1960, I…
Proposed Land Bridge Project Southern Thailand Thailand’s new prime minister recently announced his government’s intention to reconsider the Land Bridge Project in southern Thailand, creating…
Furniture Sourcing and Quality Inspection APP Timber is recognized for exporting wooden construction materials and garden products. But did you know we also offer services…
EUDR Geolocation: The Practical Implications Raise Several Complex Issues The European Union’s commitment to halt global deforestation is a commendable goal. However, the geolocation requirement…
EUDR Geolocation: Tackling Global Deforestation Climate change is a reality, with more frequent heatwaves and tropical storms causing devastating fires and floods worldwide. This is…
Next-Shoring: The New Frontier in Manufacturing Strategy Most of us are well versed with the term “off-shoring,” which, according to Wikipedia, involves relocating a business…
South America, a plantation forest paradise? I recently returned from a 2-week trip to Brazil and Argentina, visiting current and potential suppliers. Traveling from Malaysia…
Predicting the Future: Our Comprehensive 5-Year Forecast for Supply and Demand Recently, someone asked us about our 5-year forecast of the world’s wood industry, and…