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 | 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 | Dec 9, 2025 | Industry Insights
November review In November we saw price decreases in all sectors as the market demand remained weak. Mills had high stocks and shuts occurred within several groups. Brown packaging grades remained stable or saw small decrease’s of -£5 per tonne. De-ink grades...
by Gillian Bardsley | Nov 16, 2025 | Bulletins, Industry Insights
October Review Continued low demand and high stocks at paper mills resulted in further price decreases in October. Brown packaging grades decreased by around £5 per tonne and de-ink grades reduced more slightly. Middle tissue making grades and pulp substitutes moved...
by Gillian Bardsley | Oct 13, 2025 | Bulletins, Industry Insights
September review As we roll into the last quarter of this turbulent year, September brought its challenges. Low demand for paper products meant mills cutting back their purchasing, pricing across the spectrum fell across all markets worldwide although the...
by Gillian Bardsley | Aug 19, 2025 | Bulletins, Industry Insights
July was an eventful month, with not particularly good news. Cheap imports of Newsprint from Canada are flooding into Europe placing high pressure on the production of Newsprint in Northern Europe. In the press there have been numerous articles confirming...
