Rail traffic down through November 9
Through the week ending November 9, U.S. and North American rail traffic was down compared to the same time last year, the Association of American Railroads (AAR) reported. For the… This content is accessible to…
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Long Beach reports second best October, LA port down
Fueled by higher U.S. exports compared to a year ago, the Port of Long Beach (POLB) reported its second busiest October in its 108-year history. However, POLB said, tariffs continued… This content is accessible to…
Economy strengthened, manufacturing weakened in October, purchasing managers report
Economic activity in the U.S. manufacturing sector contracted in October but the overall economy grew for the 126th consecutive month, according to the nation’s supply executives in the latest Manufacturing… This content is accessible to…
WestRock expects stable OCC market
Old corrugated container (OCC) prices are projected to remain at present levels through spring, with a modest increase during the summer or fall 2020, according to a WestRock executive. Ward… This content is accessible to…
Sonoco projects $35 OCC for 2020
By Ken McEntee The present old corrugated container (OCC) price of about $35 per ton is likely to stand through the new year, Sonoco Products Co. projects. Speaking on a… This content is accessible to…
Future is bright for corrugated packaging, IP says
By Ken McEntee Despite a rough year, International Paper (IP) sees a bright future in corrugated packaging, which bodes well for the company’s containerboard business, according to chairman and CEO… This content is accessible to…
The Market: Scrap paper prices projected flat
By Ken McEntee Despite weak generation for most grades, traders said they generally anticipate no improvement in North American recovered paper markets for the balance of the year. However, many… This content is accessible to…
U.S. containerboard production dips in September
U.S. containerboard production dropped 4 percent in September relative to September 2018, the American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) reported. Production dropped 5 percent during the first nine months of… This content is accessible to…
Turkey may gobble up more paper
During the next three to four years, Turkey could provide a home for a significant proportion of Europe’s recovered fiber surplus, according to Ercan Yurekli, of TUDAM, the national association… This content is accessible to…
The Market: Weak pulp market drags white grades
By Ken McEntee Although a couple sources reported that Sorted Office Paper (SOP) was beginning to show improvement this month, prices for the grade generally trickled further downward. The average… This content is accessible to…