Fastmarkets has corrected its FP-LBR-0395, LANL, KD SYP (west) 2 2×6 22-foot, which was published incorrectly on November 14, 2024. The error has been corrected. The correct value is below: FP-LBR-0395 LANL           $780 For comments and queries, please send email to: pricing@fastmarkets.com. This price is part of the Fastmarkets softwood products package. For more information […]

Our insightful webinar on the recovered paper (RCP) industry in North America includes insights on changing dynamics between producers and developments among suppliers, as well as expert analysis on how these are impacting the market more widely. For those who missed it, here's a breakdown of the key takeaways.

Fastmarkets advises that, as of Monday November 11, certain monthly North American ferrous scrap assessments are yet to settle.

Fastmarkets advises that, as of Friday November 8, certain monthly North American ferrous scrap assessments had yet to be settled.

Read about the fluctuations in Canadian housing starts, the factors influencing the market and their implications for real estate in Canada.

Industry titans from the packaging world convened in Chicago this week at the Fastmarkets’ Forest Products North America Conference & International Containerboard Conference. Read our key takeaways from the CEO discussion panels below.

Packagers moving from plastic to paper, particularly Amazon’s work to eliminate plastic bubble wrap with paper, contributed to the increase in shipments.

Traders dealing with offshore shipments have faced numerous challenges this year, with a sharp decline in transits in the Panama Canal this year compared to 2023.

Read an excerpt of our weekly lumber commentary, this week featuring insights on the impacts of Hurricanes Helene and Milton.

Read a snippet of the monthly paper packaging monitor, analyzing key trends in the North American paper packaging demand, production, shipments, inventories, capacity, operating rates and trade.