http://www.risi.comThe leading information provider for the global forest products industryen-usSat, 25 May 2013 03:22:28 -0400Copyright 2008 RISI, Inc.http://www.risi.com/community/images/Risi_logo.jpghttp://www.risi.com14428Visit www.risi.comhttp://www.risi.com/techchannels/transportation/BACE-introduces-Export-Baler-for-paper-recycling.html?source=rssBACE, a global manufacturer of balers and compactors for the recycling industry, has introduced the Export Baler. The Export Baler produces horizontal bales for a fraction of the cost, in a fraction of the space as horizontal balers. Its bales require no re-baling -- reducing time, cost, and truck transportation (including drivers, trucks fuel, and re-baling labor) -- because they're the exact size and weight required for transoceanic shipping -- no stops at a re-baling plant, no needless, redundant transport.http://www.risi.com/techchannels/transportation/BACE-introduces-Export-Baler-for-paper-recycling.html?source=rssTue, 21 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risi.com/techchannels/transportation/Georgia-Ports-Authority-reports-highest-tonnage-on-record-141-increase-in-roll-onroll-off-cargo.html?source=rssGeorgia Ports Authority (GPA) moved 2.4 million tons of cargo in April, a 4.7 percent increase - or 108,532 tons - over the same month a year ago. This figure was boosted by a strong performance in containers, bulk and Roll-on/Roll-off cargo.http://www.risi.com/techchannels/transportation/Georgia-Ports-Authority-reports-highest-tonnage-on-record-141-increase-in-roll-onroll-off-cargo.html?source=rssMon, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risi.com/techchannels/transportation/Genesee-Wyoming-reports-rise-in-pulp-and-paper-rail-freight-in-April.html?source=rssRegional carrier Genesee & Wyoming reported its North American pulp and paper rail traffic in April rose 14.5% from a year ago, using a pro-forma comparison following its merger with RailAmerica in January. April total carloads of 13,868 included 7,494 G&W carloads and 4,618 RailAmerica carloads. http://www.risi.com/techchannels/transportation/Genesee-Wyoming-reports-rise-in-pulp-and-paper-rail-freight-in-April.html?source=rssTue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risi.com/techchannels/transportation/Domtar-to-invest-20-million-at-Hawesville-KY-uncoated-freesheet-and-pulp-mill-for-new-conveyor-to-Ohio-River.html?source=rssGovernor Steve Beshear today announced Domtar Paper Company LLC plans to upgrade and add equipment at its Hawesville facility, retaining 452 jobs and investing up to $20 million in capital improvements. http://www.risi.com/techchannels/transportation/Domtar-to-invest-20-million-at-Hawesville-KY-uncoated-freesheet-and-pulp-mill-for-new-conveyor-to-Ohio-River.html?source=rssThu, 9 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risi.com/techchannels/transportation/RR-Donnelley-expands-fast-growing-logistics-offering-with-new-international-services-location-in-New-Jersey.html?source=rssR. R. Donnelley & Sons Company announced today that it has further expanded its fast growing logistics services offering with the opening of a new international services facility in Lyndhurst, New Jersey. This new operation extends the company's physical presence, complementing its facilities in the Midwest and on the West Coast. http://www.risi.com/techchannels/transportation/RR-Donnelley-expands-fast-growing-logistics-offering-with-new-international-services-location-in-New-Jersey.html?source=rssWed, 8 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risi.com/techchannels/transportation/Distributor-St-Joseph-Paper-Packaging-expands-Indiana-warehouse-From-the-web.html?source=rssSt. Joseph Paper + Packaging ("St. Joe Paper"), a South Bend-based distributor of paper and packaging supplies, has begun construction on a 9,000-square-foot expansion of its warehouse facility in the Blackthorn Corporate Park. http://www.risi.com/techchannels/transportation/Distributor-St-Joseph-Paper-Packaging-expands-Indiana-warehouse-From-the-web.html?source=rssTue, 7 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risi.com/techchannels/transportation/Canadian-Pacific-increases-2013-capital-investment-program-by-additional-75-100-million.html?source=rssCanadian Pacific today announced the company will move forward certain capital spending projects originally targeted for 2014 into this year, funded by a higher than anticipated 2013 cash-flow projection. As such, the company will be investing an additional $75 to $100 million into its 2013 capital investment program. http://www.risi.com/techchannels/transportation/Canadian-Pacific-increases-2013-capital-investment-program-by-additional-75-100-million.html?source=rssTue, 7 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risi.com/techchannels/transportation/PaperWorks-Industries-appoints-Transplace-for-transportation-management-services-across.html?source=rssTransplace, a leading provider of transportation management services and logistics technology, today announced that PaperWorks Industries, Inc., a leading North American integrated full-service packaging provider, has selected the award-winning third party logistics (3PL) provider to efficiently manage shipments throughout North America. Transplace will employ its Transportation Management System (TMS) to achieve greater visibility, reduce transportation costs and improve overall operational efficiency for outbound shipments from two PaperWorks mill facilities to its customers located throughout the country, as well as select inbound shipments from the manufacturer's fiber supplier network. Headquartered in Philadelphia, PA, PaperWorks Industries is considered a leading innovator in the production of specialized folding cartons, serving clients of all sizes across North America. The company's Paperboard Group manufactures approximately 300,000 tons of 100 percent recycled paperboard every year for a variety of end uses, and further specializes in the cutting and distribution of all paper types. "Transplace brings deep experience and understanding of the packaging and manufacturing industry and comprehensive logistics technology to help our organization increase service levels and on-time deliveries," said Mark P. Roy, executive vice president, paperboard group at PaperWorks Industries, Inc. "Through our collaborative partnership, PaperWorks will look to improve its transportation planning, execution and management and established centralized processes across all of our mill facilities for greater operational efficiency." Having successfully partnered with Transplace on truckload procurement activities, PaperWorks identified significant savings opportunities by establishing industry best practices and utilizing comprehensive logistics technology. Transplace's TMS gives PaperWorks an improved perspective on its transportation operations, allowing them to view and analyze key performance data and develop strategies for meeting its transportation and procurement goals. "After successfully conducting a truckload bid, PaperWorks recognized the opportunity for additional savings by outsourcing its transportation management operations to Transplace," said Tom Koontz, vice president, Transplace. "Transplace is committed to continuing to identify and take advantage of opportunities within PaperWorks' transportation operations to improve efficiencies and cost savings." About PaperWorks Industries Founded in 2008, PaperWorks Industries, Inc. is a leading North American integrated full-service packaging provider. The company's Packaging Group is considered a leading innovator in the production of specialized folding cartons, serving clients of all sizes across North America from 10 facilities. Its Paperboard Group manufactures approximately 300,000 tons of 100% recycled paperboard every year for a variety of end uses, and further specializes in the cutting and distribution of all paper types according to specific customer needs. PaperWorks Industries is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA. It is home to over 1600 employees across 17 North American locations with annual sales in excess of US$600 million. About Transplace Transplace is a non-asset, North American based third party logistics (3PL) provider offering manufacturers, retailers and consumer packaged goods companies the optimal blend of logistics technology and transportation management services. From complete logistics management outsourcing to intelligent transportation management systems (TMS) and supply chain network planning and design to high-quality brokerage services, Transplace has proven the ability to deliver both rapid return on investment and consistent value to customers. The company is recognized among the elite global 3PLs by a customer base that includes many of the largest shippers in the world. http://www.risi.com/techchannels/transportation/PaperWorks-Industries-appoints-Transplace-for-transportation-management-services-across.html?source=rssMon, 6 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risi.com/techchannels/transportation/New-Brunswick-paperforest-industry-struggling-with-Canadian-National-rail-car-shortage-From-the-web.html?source=rssFrustration is growing among saw mill and pulp mill owners as a Canadian National rail car shortage is forcing companies to find alternate ways to ship lumber products.http://www.risi.com/techchannels/transportation/New-Brunswick-paperforest-industry-struggling-with-Canadian-National-rail-car-shortage-From-the-web.html?source=rssFri, 26 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risi.com/techchannels/transportation/North-American-Rail-Shippers-to-meet-May-29-31-in-Baltimore.html?source=rssMore than 20 railroad, shipping and regulatory leaders will be in Baltimore May 29-31 for the 2013 North American Rail Shippers meeting (www.railshippers.com) --sharing their thoughts on issues ranging from fracturing to finance and carloadings to Congress. http://www.risi.com/techchannels/transportation/North-American-Rail-Shippers-to-meet-May-29-31-in-Baltimore.html?source=rssMon, 15 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risi.com/techchannels/transportation/Rail-freight-GW-reports-pulp-and-paper-up-51-in-1Q-from-2012-AAR-shows-North-America-forest-products-up-15-year-to-date.html?source=rssShortline and regional carrier Genesee & Wyoming reported its first quarter pulp and paper railroad traffic was up 5.1% from a year ago. The 40,778 carloads in the quarter were compared pro-forma to reflect G&W's merger with RailAmerica in 2012. http://www.risi.com/techchannels/transportation/Rail-freight-GW-reports-pulp-and-paper-up-51-in-1Q-from-2012-AAR-shows-North-America-forest-products-up-15-year-to-date.html?source=rssFri, 12 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risi.com/techchannels/transportation/Port-of-Savannah-GA-gains-50-million-more-toward-harbor-deepening-ahead-of-Panama-Canal-expansion.html?source=rssThe $50 million in additional port deepening funds proposed by Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal has been approved by the state legislature and now awaits the governor's signature. http://www.risi.com/techchannels/transportation/Port-of-Savannah-GA-gains-50-million-more-toward-harbor-deepening-ahead-of-Panama-Canal-expansion.html?source=rssTue, 2 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risi.com/techchannels/transportation/Worldu2019s-largest-woodchip-carrier-delivers-to-APRIL-mill-in-Shandong-China-From-the-web.html?source=rssJiangsu New Yangzijiang Shipbuilding has delivered a new 69,300dwt woodchip carrier to Shandong Asia Pacific SSYMB Pulp & Paper, a subsidiary of Singapore's Asia Pacific Resources International Limited (APRIL), one of the world's leading producers of fibre, pulp and fine paper.http://www.risi.com/techchannels/transportation/Worldu2019s-largest-woodchip-carrier-delivers-to-APRIL-mill-in-Shandong-China-From-the-web.html?source=rssTue, 26 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risi.com/techchannels/transportation/Fiskebys-new-warehouse-and-transportation-products-to-be-managed-by-AGNA-Logistik.html?source=rssFrom April 2013, the warehousing and transportation of Fiskeby's products to our customers will be managed by the company AGNA Logistik AB. In connection with this change, new storage capacity will be built within the grounds of the Fiskeby Mill. Once the new warehouse is built Fiskeby's total warehouse capacity will be 18,000 m2. http://www.risi.com/techchannels/transportation/Fiskebys-new-warehouse-and-transportation-products-to-be-managed-by-AGNA-Logistik.html?source=rssMon, 25 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risi.com/techchannels/transportation/CN-relocates-Chicago-forest-products-reload-center-to-Port-of-Chicago-to-improve-supply-chain-efficiencies.html?source=rssCN announced today the relocation of its forest products transload operation to North America Stevedoring Company, LLC's operation at the Port of Chicago to improve supply chain efficiencies for lumber customers.http://www.risi.com/techchannels/transportation/CN-relocates-Chicago-forest-products-reload-center-to-Port-of-Chicago-to-improve-supply-chain-efficiencies.html?source=rssWed, 20 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risi.com/techchannels/transportation/Teamsters-applauds-National-Labor-Relations-Boards-decision-against-Pratt-Corrugated-Logistics-act-to-fire-13-truck-drivers.html?source=rssTeamsters in Pennsylvania's Lehigh Valley are claiming victory over the Pratt Corrugated Logistics (Pratt) company's acts against 13 truck drivers. The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) decided that Pratt was at fault and must pay back-pay to the fired drivers and reinstate them at the company.http://www.risi.com/techchannels/transportation/Teamsters-applauds-National-Labor-Relations-Boards-decision-against-Pratt-Corrugated-Logistics-act-to-fire-13-truck-drivers.html?source=rssFri, 15 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risi.com/techchannels/transportation/Iceland-shipping-line-partners-with-railroad-at-Portland-Maine-port-will-connect-pulp-and-paper-exports-to-Europe-From-the-web.html?source=rssA strategic partnership between Iceland's largest steamship line and New England's largest railroad is poised to transform the quiet port of Portland into a hub for freight crossing the North Atlantic. http://www.risi.com/techchannels/transportation/Iceland-shipping-line-partners-with-railroad-at-Portland-Maine-port-will-connect-pulp-and-paper-exports-to-Europe-From-the-web.html?source=rssMon, 11 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risi.com/techchannels/transportation/Distributor-American-Paper-Twine-expanding-its-Memphis-operations-From-the-web.html?source=rssNashville-based American Paper & Twine Co. is preparing to relocate its Memphis location from 5872 Advantage Cove in southeast Memphis to a 145,000-square-foot space at 3695 Knight Road.http://www.risi.com/techchannels/transportation/Distributor-American-Paper-Twine-expanding-its-Memphis-operations-From-the-web.html?source=rssFri, 1 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0500http://www.risi.com/techchannels/transportation/FPAC-applauds-new-Canadian-rail-bill-as-critical-but-recommends-changes-to-ensure-success.html?source=rssThe Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) supports the intent of the Fair Rail Freight Service Act, Bill C-52, to enhance the effectiveness, efficiency and reliability of the rail system but it recommends changes to help reduce the regulatory burden and help the legislation reach its stated intent.http://www.risi.com/techchannels/transportation/FPAC-applauds-new-Canadian-rail-bill-as-critical-but-recommends-changes-to-ensure-success.html?source=rssTue, 26 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0500http://www.risi.com/techchannels/transportation/Norfolk-Southern-to-discontinue-certain-railcar-sorting-operations-in-Roanoke-VA.html?source=rssNorfolk Southern (NSC) announced today that it will cease regional railcar classification operations at its Roanoke Terminal hump yard in Roanoke, Va., beginning today. This will mean the elimination of about 140 positions. The Terminal will continue to provide service to local customers, and to be a hub for through-train operations.http://www.risi.com/techchannels/transportation/Norfolk-Southern-to-discontinue-certain-railcar-sorting-operations-in-Roanoke-VA.html?source=rssTue, 26 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0500