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    Chinese shipments of energy storage batteries outpace growth in EV batteries

    The growth in Chinese shipments of batteries for energy storage systems (ESS) is far outstripping the growth in deliveries of batteries for electric vehicles (EVs), sources told Fastmarkets in the week to Friday November 1.

    November 1, 2024
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    By: Nina Hu
    SYP lumber price surge driven by production trends

    Fastmarkets/RISI economist Dustin Jalbert noted that temporary downtime and quiet, unannounced cutbacks contributed to reduced capacity in 2024.

    November 1, 2024
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    By: Peter Malliris
    People, Person, Crowd
    Forest products leaders cite sustainability, flexibility as main factors to create value to companies in uncertain times

    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.

    November 1, 2024
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    By: Renata Mercante
    Wood, Lumber, Person
    New western softwood pallets struggle against alternative species and used market

    In this edition of the pallet pricing newsletter, we assess the impact of the holiday season, extreme weather and housing starts on the pallet industry.

    October 31, 2024
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    By: Ian Templeton
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    Hotter Commodities

    In Hotter Commodities, special correspondent Andrea Hotter cuts to the chase on the biggest stories impacting the natural resources sector, what it means for the markets, the key risks and opportunities.

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