In this episode of our Global Timber Market Webinar Series, we discussed "Sawmilling in Finland and the Operational Environment” with Tommi Sneck, the Chairman of the Board, The Finnish Sawmills Association.
Moderated by Mr. Amir Rashad, CEO of Timber Exchange, this webinar featured valuable insights and expertise on the Finnish lumber market. Here's a sneak peek at some of the key points that were covered:
-Sawmilling in Finland 
-Changes in the legal, operational, and environmental landscape 
-Shifting trade flows & strategies 
-Industry consolidation 
-Logistics 
-Technology
And much more!
***Followed by a Q&A session with the audience***

In this episode of our Global Timber Market Webinar Series, we discussed "Russia-Ukraine War: Implications to the Global Timber Trade” with Russ Taylor, CEO of Russ Taylor Global.

Moderated by Mr. Amir Rashad, CEO of Timber Exchange, this webinar featured valuable insights and expertise on the lumber market. Here's a sneak peek at some of the key points that were covered:

-What is the impact of Russian sanctions on the global timber trade? 
-What topics are now more relevant around the Russian lumber trade? 
-Aside from logistics, what are other impacts of sanctions on Russian operations? 
-How are the sanctions affecting the Chinese market? 
-How are the sanctions affecting the European and US market? 
-How are the sanctions affecting the MENA market? 
And much more!

**Followed by a Q&A session with the audience**

In this episode of our Global Timber Market Webinar Series, we discussed "Sawmilling in New Zealand” with David Turner, Executive Director of SEQUAL.
Moderated by Mr. Amir Rashad, CEO of Timber Exchange, this webinar featured valuable insights and expertise on the New Zealand lumber market. Here's a sneak peek at some of the key points that were covered:
- How much does New Zealand produce and what makes sawmilling in this part of the world unique? 
- What are the top species and how is the fiber? What are the typical dimensions and lengths you produce? 
- Is the production consolidated among a few big players? 
- How much of the produced volumes are sold domestically or exported? 
- SEQUAL exports to Saudi Arabia and China, where there are large producers like Russia, Germany, and Chile as well, how do they compete and stay competitive? 
- When you export to these markets do you do direct contracts, use trading houses, or nominated agents? 
- On the topic of Russia - have you noticed a shift in customer behavior since the sanctions? 
- Now when global markets have been so volatile, how do you choose which markets to work with, are you using the current market situation to expand into new markets? If so, which new markets are you interested in entering 
- Are you restricted in any way by logistics? 
- What role do you see technology playing for a company like SEQUAL when it comes to customer service, transparency, accountability and just automating export sales and the supply chain?
And much more!
**Followed by a Q&A session with the audience**

In this episode of our Global Timber Market Webinar Series, we discussed "US Housing Market” with Ivy Zelman, CEO of Zelman & Associates.
Moderated by Mr. Amir Rashad, CEO of Timber Exchange, this webinar featured valuable insights and expertise on the lumber market. 
Here's a sneak peek at some of the key points that were covered:
• How is the situation in the US housing market today? 
• What are the important factors to track to keep a hand on the pulse? 
• For the forestry industry single-family homes are crucial for the industry's performance, how has this specific indicator been performing? 
• We have read that 9 million first-time home buyers and renters are on the way into the housing markets since 2020 but construction is still near a record low. What are the limiting factors here and what is needed to change them?
• How are home remodeling and DIY markets today? 
-We have read that as lumber also got more expensive we’ve heard that DIY chains are taking a smaller role in the big picture. Does your research confirm this? 
• The central bank has also raised the rates and indicated it will raise them three more times this year alone. How does this affect the housing market? 
• What is the outlook for lumber as a construction material? 
• What is the outlook for the housing market as a whole and especially for single-family homes? 
And much more!
**Followed by a Q&A session with the audience**

In this episode of our Global Timber Market Webinar Series, we discussed "Analysis and Outlook for the European Timber Market” with Gerd Ebner, Editor in Chief of Holzkurier Magazine.
Moderated by Mr. Amir Rashad, CEO of Timber Exchange, this webinar featured valuable insights and expertise on the lumber market. Here's a sneak peek at some of the key points that were covered:
-How has German and Austrian timber industry and production changed over the past 3 years? 
-How has the overall European timber industry and production changed over the past 3 years? 
-What are the effects of Russian sanctions on the European sawmilling industry? 
-What are the effects of Russian sanctions on the European sawmilling industry's top trade partners? 
-Sawmills and customers are worried that timber is becoming too expensive and lack of supply can lead to permanent loss of partners, what’s the situation? 
-How will the established trade flows shift? 
-How will exports within Europe and to USA and MENA, be affected? 
-What are the pros and cons of such consolidation? 
-What are the top sectors consuming wood in Europe and how are they performing? 
-How is the logistics situation today around Europe? 
-Are there any significant changes in log price, availability, or bark beetle? 
And much more!
**Followed by a Q&A session with the Audience**

In this episode of our Global Timber Market Webinar Series, we discussed the "North America Lumber Market” with Keta Kosman, owner of Madison's Lumber Reporter. 
Moderated by Mr. Amir Rashad, CEO of Timber Exchange, this webinar featured valuable insights and expertise on the North American lumber market. Here's a sneak peek at some of the key points that were covered:
-Why is the market so volatile? 
-Supply situation 
-Demand situation 
-Prices today & recent performance 
-Housing activity 
-External factors affecting the market (policy, logistics, legal, weather) 
-European lumber in the US market 
-Emergence of SYP, a suitable alternative? 
-Forecast 
And much more!
**Followed by a Q&A session with the Audience**

Check out this episode on our website: https://www.timber.exchange/webinar-details/north-america-lumber-market-with-keta-kosman

In this episode of our Global Timber Market Webinar Series, we discussed "Chinese Timber Market - Analysing Dynamics, Performance & Outlook” with Anna Ni, Senior Advisor of Business Finland; Cece Chen, Manager of Suienfe Friendship Corporation and Shen Wei, Deputy Secretary of China Timber and Wood Products Distribution Association.
Moderated by Mr. Amir Rashad, CEO of Timber Exchange, this webinar featured a thorough understanding of the Chinese timber market and the complex implications it has on the global scene. Here's a sneak peek at some of the key points that were covered:
- What are the top sectors consuming wood today in China? 
- Is today's consumption level normal compared to before the pandemic? 
- Now when the price of timber is so volatile, how does it affect export business and volumes to China? 
- Now when the price and supply of timber are so volatile, how does it affect business in the domestic market? 
- China imports both logs and lumber. How do the two markets affect each other? 
- How is the Russian log export ban already affecting the market? 
- What about the new quarantine restriction on imported pine wood? What is that and why was it implemented? 
- Do you think the European or MENA markets have an effect on the Chinese market? What global market indicators do Chinese companies track? 
- To understand the Chinese market, foreigners often look at the inventory in Shanghai and the CIF price of Russian timber, are those good indicators of market performance? 
- Has the timber market been affected by logistics issues during the pandemic? 
- How do you think the timber market consumption levels and prices will develop until summer? 
- How does the Chinese timber market use technology? 
- What technology and smart tools would you like to see to automate your work in import and export? 
And much more!
**Followed by a Q&A session with the audience**

In this episode of our Global Timber Market Webinar Series, we discussed "New Egypt L/C Regulation - What do you need to know?” with Mai Taha, Business Development Manager of Centersource Technologies.
Moderated by Mr. Amir Rashad, CEO of Timber Exchange, this webinar featured a thorough understanding of the new Egyptian regulations and the implications it has on the global scene. Here's a sneak peek at some of the key points that were covered:
- General process of ACI System
- Documents required
- Updates & Amendments since September 2021
- Focus on LC as the new term of payment as part of the cycle
And much more!
**Followed by a Q&A session with the Audience**

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:

Check out this episode on our website: https://www.timber.exchange/podcast-details/sawmilling-in-north-sweden-and-global-exports

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In this episode of our Global Timber Market Webinar Series, we discussed "Project 44 - Analysing Carrier & Port Performance: Congestion, Blank Sailings, & Dwell Times” with Josh Brazil, Vice President – Supply Chain Insights, Project44. 
Moderated by Mr. Amir Rashad, CEO of Timber Exchange, this webinar featured valuable insights and expertise on the lumber market. Here's a sneak peek at some of the key points that were covered:
• Port Dwell Times 
• Port Congestion 
• Transit times 
• Schedule Reliability 
• Transshipment Rollovers 
And much more!
**Followed by a Q&A session with the Audience**