Please be advised that as the prevailing monthly price for January 2014 exceeds US $355. Charges and volume restraints under the Softwood Lumber Agreement will not be applicable during the month of January 2014.
Exports
Softwood Lumber Exports to US: 2014 Export Allocation Methodologies
EICS has released a notice to exporters of softwood lumber to the United States. It is avaiable at:
Fish/Sea Food Export Requirements for China
The following has been updated in the CFIA website:
"Export Requirements – China"
http://www.inspection.gc.ca/food/fish-and-seafood/exports/by-jurisdiction/china/seal-products/eng/1373555071317/1373555185449.
Small Exporters and Diversification
Exporting. Globalization. Diversification. These are big terms, and we usually associate them with big business. We can even go as far as to think that in a great, big, new, trading world, small business really doesn't fit the model, doesn't really belong in the game - that you really need size and scale to compete successfully.
EICS Bulletin: Correction Period for November Softwood Lumber Permits
Brokers are advised that the correction period for November 2013 Softwood Lumber permits ends December 9, 2013 at 17:00 ET.
We remind you of the importance of submitting correct information on permits as this is imperative to the operation of the Softwood Lumber Agreement.