In this episode we bring on board Mr Erik Eliasson, Sales Director of Norra Timber, a highly reputed timber producer in Sweden, to discuss the global timber market and how Norra Timber functions in detail. Key Points of Discussion: How did Norra Timber grow so much in the past years and what is their vision? What products does Norra Timber produce? The difference in being a sawmill in North Sweden & how it affects the strategy in export sales How are global timber markets performing today? What will the forecast of global timber market in the new short-term? What is the logistical situation today? How can the utilization of new technology in production like X-Ray bring value to the supply chain? How can technology contribute to export sales? Get more episodes, smart supply chain tools and market data by visiting https://www.timber.exchange

In this episode of our podcast, we bring on board Mr Ayush Gupta (Director, Shreek AK Impex LLP) to discuss the current situation of the timber market in India, logistical aspects and what the future has in store for the Indian timber market, among other subjects. Key Points of Discussion: Intricate description the Indian timber market functions How the Indian timber market is affected by the global timber markets History of the Indian timber market How the Indian timber market is performing currently How the Indian timber market is expected to grow in the coming years How the Indian timber market reacted to the significant price increases of the past year The effects high container rates, delays, equipment availability, and other logistical situations had on the market You can get more information on the global timber supply chain by visiting https://www.timber.exchange

In this episode of our podcast, we bring on board Ryan Wolters (VP Sales of CMPC Maderas) and Daniel Kokot (Commercial Manager, Berneck), two undisputable leaders in the forestry market, to exchange views about sawmilling in South America, exporting globally, volatility over the past 2 years and what they expect going forward. Key Points of Discussion: What makes the forestry industry in South America globally competitive, and unique Strategies to compete in markets like the USA, Saudi, and China The changes that have been seen in wood production and consumption over the past decade Changes in market dynamics and export balance over the past years Can and will South American producers take a larger share of the US Market? Untapped export markets they wish to work with & what they look for in a customer/market The challenges faced due to the volatile demand and price swings of the market and the ways used to overcome them The expectations from the upcoming 6 to 12 months How to balance and manage logistics in the current ocean freight situation You can get more information on the global timber supply chain by visiting https://www.timber.exchange/.

In this episode, we bring on board Vjeran Ortynski (Chief Business Development Officer, CargoX) in discussion with Amir Rashad (CEO, Timber Exchange), to speak about the New ACID (Advance Cargo Information Declaration) regulations in Egypt, the recent partnership between the two organizations, and what it means for the future of global trade. Key Points of Discussion: The cooperation between CargoX and Egypt and its inception How does the ACID system work, and what should the shippers/exporters know How is the ACID system beneficial? What is the reality behind the common misconceptions people have about the ACID system? How the partnership between CargoX and Timber Exchange creates value for companies in the forestry industry? What are the upcoming improvements planned by CargoX in ACID filing? You can get more information on the global supply chain and the Egypt ACID regulations by visiting https://www.timber.exchange/.

In this episode of our podcast, we bring on board Alan Murphy (CEO & Founder) and Bjorn Vang Jensen (Vice President, Advisory Services of Sea Intelligence Maritime Analysis in Denmark to discuss what the global ocean freight market looks like today and what we might expect from current trends. Key discussion points: An introduction to Sea Intelligence and what it aims at achieving The reason behind the skyrocketing freight rates since the pandemic Analysing high global demand today Trends and shifts in the ocean freight market What shippers can leverage to negotiate with shipping lines How ocean freight alliances work Forecasting market rates and dynamics The role and value tools, and data in the shipping industry You can get more information on the global supply chain by visiting https://www.timber.exchange/

For the first time ever three leading companies from different parts of the MENA region sit down to discuss the similarities between their markets, performance and future. We discuss among many topics including timber consumption, economic recovery, effect of higher prices, supply related challenges and how they are using technology to compete globally. Focus areas; Introduction to the Saudi, Moroccan and Jordanian timber markets Effect of pandemic on the timber market & changes as a result Changing global market dynamics and role of the MENA market Activity forecast over the next 6 to 12 months Logistics and supply chain challenges over the past year and how they were overcome Importance of affordable housing for young and growing populations Examples of how technology is used to achieve a sustainable competitive advantage Find market data on  production, inventory, prices, news, trade volumes, container line performance at www.timber.exchange

In this episode, Håkan Persson (MD of SCA Timber Hong Kong) and Christer Bladh (VP Sales of Södra) discuss the Asian timber markets in depth - how they work, what makes them unique, challenges during covid and what the future might hold.  Key discussion points; What is unique, challenging and interesting about the Asian timber markets compared to other markets across the world How active is your company in Asia and how do you balance sales What factors led to increasing timber prices over the last year How have different markets and sectors reacted to higher prices and how have consumption patterns changed How has the logistics situation and container shortage effected your work Do you think global timber market dynamics have changed and are the changes here to stay https://www.timber.exchange https://www.centersource.io

In this episode I speak to two experts and industry leaders, Russ Taylor (CEO Russ Taylor Global) & Martin Hermansson (Novoyeniseiskiy Wood-Chemical complex/NE Sawmill) on how the global timber markets are performing today and how they are expected to continue performing. www.timber.exchange www.centersource.io

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In our first episode with our special guests Mike Wisnefski and Ashley Boeckholt from MaterialsXchange we discuss;  Digitization of US lumber markets and its benefits,  how the US market operates today and its outlook and finally the future of the industry and what technology can contribute in the near and long term. Find out more at www.timber.exchange www.centersource.io www.materialsxchange.com