Forest products rail freight up slightly in 2018

North American total forest products railroad freight was 0.5% higher in 2018 from a year ago to 916,777 carloads, the Assn of American Railroads (AAR) reported. Volume in 2017 was 1.7% lower from 2016 at 912,295 carloads, including pulp and paper, lumber and wood...

OFIA presents to Standing Committee

The Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs held a hearing in Dryden on Monday, January 21, 2019 regarding Pre-Budget Consultations. The Ontario Forest Industries Association (OFIA) presented to the Standing Committee and believes that by working with...