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Illustrated graphic of a gold badge reading 30 December 2026, timber deadline, with a struck-through 30 June 2027 date for other sectors below it

Regulation · August 24, 2026

Timber Doesn't Get EUDR's 2027 Grace Period — Here's Why

EUDR's second delay pushed most small operators to June 2027 — but timber isn't most operators. Wood traders, of every size, still face 30 December 2026.

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Illustrated graphic of a phytosanitary certificate stamp over a stack of timber logs, labeled Kandla, port of entry, India

Regulation · August 24, 2026

ISPM-15 Isn't the Rule That Gets Your Timber Into India — This Is

ISPM-15 governs wood packaging, not raw timber. What actually clears pine and eucalyptus logs through Kandla is a different Indian regulation.

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Illustrated map graphic of a shipping route from Argentina and Uruguay to India, with a badge showing 29% growth in pine exports to Asia

Market Data · August 21, 2026

India's Timber Appetite: Why South American Pine Is Finding a New Buyer

Uruguay's 2025 forestry exports hit record volume despite falling revenue, as India's rising demand for pine and eucalyptus reshapes regional trade.

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Illustrated cartoon map of the Strait of Hormuz chokepoint

Logistics & Market Data · August 11, 2026

The Strait of Hormuz Never Fully Closed Before. In 2026, It Did — What That Means for Freight

For 40+ years the Strait of Hormuz survived threats without closing. The 2026 crisis broke that record and is already raising freight costs on unrelated routes.

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Editorial graphic of a cracked Brazil map between the US and Brazilian flags, stamped 25% tariff

Regulation & Market Data · August 11, 2026

USTR's 25% Tariff on Brazil: A Year in the Making — What It Means for South American Timber

USTR's 25% tariff on Brazil followed a year-long Section 301 case that explicitly names illegal deforestation. What it means for South American timber suppliers.

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