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 tim ..read more

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 situati ..read more

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 tim ..read more

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 consump ..read more

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 consump ..read more

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 ..read more

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 ..read more

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 Ho ..read more

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 ..read more

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 consumpti ..read more