International Forest Products Transport Association (IFPTA)

(l-r) John Kalish, one of the founders of the Transport Symposium and IFPTA, and Tom Mutz, VP, Global Business Development for PENN Warehousing & Distribution and also IFPTA’s treasurer, pose for a picture at the 2024 Transport Symposium in Antwerp. The International Forest Products Transport Association (IFPTA) was officially formed in October of 1982 by John Kalish and Bob Herbert. However, the roots of the Association date back to the first PPI Symposium, which took place in Rotterdam in 1974. #ifpta #fastmarkets #forestproducts #paperindustry

Supply chain directors looking for versatile logistics partners should know that JAXPORT (Jacksonville Port Authority) specializes in handling and storing breakbulk, which is cargo traditionally shipped outside of a container. This type of cargo includes products like paper, food, and heavy machinery. JAXPORT’s worldwide cargo service, including direct connections to 140 ports in 70 countries, enables these items to regularly cross the docks at the Talleyrand and Blount Island terminals. Terminal operators Enstructure and SSA Marine specialize in all aspects of handling breakbulk cargo, including storage when needed. About 90 percent of the breakbulk that moves through JAXPORT is temporarily stored in one of the facilities that make up the port’s combined 1 million square feet of on-dock warehousing before being shipped out by truck and rail. https://lnkd.in/e7RY5TBN #breakbulk #paperindustry #forestproducts #jaxport

Gearbulk announced that Kristian Jebsen and his family will sell their remaining 28% stake in Gearbulk Holding AG to Marubeni Corporation of Japan. Mr. Jebsen is Chair of the G2 Ocean Board of Directors and Chairman and CEO of Gearbulk. The transaction will further strengthen Gearbulk’s investment capacity and reinforce its commitment to G2 Ocean, a joint venture between Gearbulk and the Grieg Maritime Group, that operates more than 120 ships. https://lnkd.in/eKE2C-aG #shipping #gearbulk #g2ocean

Suzano announced that it expects to reduce its production volume of market pulp in 2024 by approximately 4% when compared to its nominal production capacity (not including Cerrado Project). Suzano's new pulp mill located in Ribas do Rio Pardo (state of Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil), which the company named "Cerrado Project" while under construction, started-up in mid-July 2024 and has the capacity to produce 2.55 million tons per year of eucalyptus pulp. Not including the new Ribas do Rio Pardo pulp mill, Suzano's installed production capacity of market pulp is about 10.9 million tons per year. https://lnkd.in/e8FaeBKu #pulp #pulpandpaper #brazil

Good news about EUDR.... The EU Commission today proposed a postponement of the implementation of the Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). The pulp and paper sector welcomes the announcement, which offers an occasion to develop a stronger framework to fight deforestation. The European Parliament and EU Council will still need to confirm the delayed phase-in. The EU Commission has proposed [on Oct. 3] a draft amendment to postpone by a year the implementation of a regulation aiming to limit deforestation linked to commodities, not only imported but also produced and exported from the European Union. https://lnkd.in/e2cj8Zb5

Spliethoff is pleased to announce that it has placed an order with Wuhu Shipyard Co. Ltd. in China for the construction of a new series of eight multi-purpose vessels with an option for two additional vessels. The L-type vessels are specially designed for the transportation of various dry cargo types, including paper products, bulk cargo, project cargo and containers. These Finnish/Swedish 1A Ice-Classed vessels will measure 203.25 m in length, 28.25 m in width, and will have a maximum draft of 10.5 m. They will have a total capacity of about 33,700 m3 and a deadweight (DWAT) of 28,600 mt, making them the largest vessels in the Spliethoff fleet. https://lnkd.in/eP5Tn93j #shipping #spliethoff

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Mikki Koskinen, Managing Director at ESL Shipping, leads the session “Outlook and Overview of Carbon and Future Fuels”, which took place on Tuesday, Sept. 10. Mikki discussed recent developments in carbon future fuel technologies; understanding government policies and incentives to promote the adoption of carbon future fuels in the forest transport logistics sector; overcoming challenges such as cost, infrastructure requirements, and scalability; and also provided case studies revealing successful implementation of carbon future fuels in forest products transport logistics, showcasing real-world benefits and lessons learned. #ifpta #forestproducts #shipping

The industry’s big hitters shared their viewpoints, tackled pressing issues and took part in lively discussions. The Fastmarkets Transport Symposium answered questions troubling the forest products supply chain – and gave delegates real insight into where the industry is heading. This year, the event took place in Antwerp and hosted 340+ key international players. Together, they examined the latest logistics issues in the pulp, paper and packaging sectors – from geopolitics hitting transport and supply chains, to labor shortages and environmental controls. With expert-led sessions and plenty of networking across 2.5 days, delegates picked up valuable knowledge and explored the potential for lucrative new partnerships. A huge thank-you to all our speakers, sponsors, exhibitors and attendees for making this year's event a huge success – and a vital source of industry intelligence. #FastmarketsForestProducts

The Port of Port Arthur has named Andy Powell as Deputy Director. Powell brings decades of maritime industry experience to the port, most recently holding leadership positions within G2 Ocean and its predecessor companies, Star Shipping and Grieg Star, in Atlanta, Georgia. Powell’s global management experience includes tours of duty in Bergen, Norway; Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; and Vancouver, Canada, before returning to the U.S. in 2010. He is a well-respected industry professional with extensive experience in international business, customer relations, and ocean carrier operations. https://lnkd.in/eTdA7mBh #ifpta #ports