According to the report, total printing-writing paper shipments increased 2% in June compared to June 2023. Total printing-writing paper inventory levels increased 3% when compared to May 2024. U.S. purchases of total printing-writing papers in May increased 9% compared to the same month last year. Individually, U.S. shipments in all 3 major P-W categories (UFS, CFS and MECH) increased in June compared to the same period last year. Uncoated Free Sheet shipments increased 1%, Coated Free Sheet shipments increased 4%, and Mechanical papers shipments increased 7%.

Paper Excellence today announced it hopes for a speedy end to the CP Rail labour dispute which will begin to impact Skookumchuck Pulp Inc., Paper Excellence’s mill located in the East Kootenays. Global logistics have been incredibly challenging for the company during the pandemic and the additional impacts from devastating wildfires and flood events in BC last year made the situation ever more difficult. The CP Rail strike will further disrupt and impact Skookumchuck Pulp mill. PE respects the collective bargaining process. However, the company is concerned that a protracted disruption in rail service would impact the operation of our mill and employment in the rural communities that support our operation. The Skookumchuck mill, which employs 280 people and infuses over $1 million daily into Canada’s economy, is highly dependent on rail service to get finished pulp to the coast of British Columbia. Paper Excellence remains committed to servicing our customers’ needs during this interruption.

Sappi North America announces a transactional price increase of 3.5% to 5% on new and unconfirmed orders that book with a confirmed delivery date on or after Monday, January 4, 2021 on the following products: • McCoy Web • Opus Web • Somerset Web • Flo Web. The increase applies to all weights and all finishes. Standard differentials and upcharges apply. This price increase includes all private label programs.