by Gillian Bardsley | Jun 9, 2026 | Bulletins, Industry Insights
May 2026 review The transport sector remained volatile under pressure battling, not only fuel surcharges, but also (into Europe) the introduction of additional ferry energy costs and rising BAF fees. This particularly affects haulage rates into France. These rates...
by Gillian Bardsley | Apr 23, 2026 | Uncategorized
Looking back March 2026 review As commented in our last report, March saw the start of the Iranian conflict, and the subsequent fallout of the closure of the Straits of Hormuz, which in turn has caused the following issues for the recovered paper industry: The high...
by Gillian Bardsley | Mar 18, 2026 | Uncategorized
February review There was a small increase in the packaging sector pricing for recovered paper in all markets mainly driven by increased demand from the buyers. In Europe, packaging groups had looked to increase the price for the finished goods. However,...
by Gillian Bardsley | Mar 9, 2026 | Industry Insights
With rising waste costs and increasing pressure on organisations to recycle, it has never been more important to get the process right. When it comes to handling your recycling – including paper, plastic, metal, glass, wood and general and chemical waste –...
by Gillian Bardsley | Feb 23, 2026 | Uncategorized
January review Pricing increased slightly in the packaging sector for OCC in January, this was mainly driven by the Far East buyers. European buyers remained and markets remained stable. De-ink grades pricing reduced slightly although demand remained stable. Middle...
