Container shortages bites
West African shippers are suffering from a lack of containers for exports. […]
Supply of logs a problem in Gabon
According to reports, delays in trucking (and now bad weather) is impacting the flow of logs in Gabon. […]
Air-dry sawnwood accounts for 50% of exports
By Tropical Timber Market Report A report published by the Timber Industry Development Division (TIDD) of the Ghana Forestry Commission (GFC) shows that Ghana exported a total volume of 201 481cu.m of wood products during [...]
More mills back to work in Cameroon
According to the Tropical Timber Market Report (ITTO), news from Cameroon suggests most mills are back to work but that the stock of logs is declining with only old logs remaining. […]
Redwood exploitation to be investigated
The exploitation of Redwood trees in the South Kivu Province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo has alerted authorities and is being investigated. […]
Asian markets return to West Africa
According to the latest issue of the Tropical Timber Market Report, Asian buyers are slowly returning to the West African timber market. […]
Cameroon and Ghana’s timber industry struggle to find their feet
Cameroon and Ghana’s timber industry has not bounced back after the devastation of Covid-19. […]
Vigilance key for timber to reach potential
Global leaders, think tanks, scientists and environmental organisations are recognising the importance of sustainable timber in creating a shift to a net zero industry. […]
Timber exports in Namibia resume
After being shut due to Covid-19 restrictions, timber can once again be transported in Namibia. […]
ITC-SA to host conference at Interbuild Africa
The Institute for Timber Construction South Africa (ITC-SA) will host a conference at Interbuild Africa on 16 August 2018. […]