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KOPCOAT Continued LUMBER SHIPPING Continued from page 29 KopCoat Iron FixT is an additive that protects wood against staining from contact with metal and slows oxidation of air-dried Hardwoods. plification and consistency for Hardwood purchasing agents. Kpaint and Enshield are lumber end paint and log/lumber end sealant products that will be ready for spring introduction into Hardwood markets. KopCoat appreciates the natural aesthetics of Hardwood lumber and fully supports the initiatives of promoting Hardwood lumber above non-wood alternatives. KopCoat believes wood is the most renewable, natural resource the world produces. KopCoat understands that properly managed forests will regenerate after harvest, sustaining continual, repetitive utilization over centuries. The environmental benefits of wood are at the forefront today, as carbon sequestration has taken center stage in the global warming conversation. Wood is a preferred building material due to the value and strength it offers. The appearance of wood is preferred aesthetically for bringing warmth to home décor. Simply put, wood is good. But, like all good things, wood can be better with a little help. That improvement on the natural beauty, durability, and environmental benefit of wood, is what KopCoat’s wood protection is all about. The longer wood lasts, the more each of these positive attributes are accentuated. KopCoat welcomes the opportunity to answer questions and explore opportunities to help protect the wood you make and use. Please visit their website www.Kop Coat.com, email them at ippd@KopCoat.com, or call their office at (412) 227-2426. n Peter Lovett King City Forwarding USA, Inc. Chesapeake, VA As we sail into 2024, the ocean transportation industry is experiencing a sea change in trends that are reshaping the way goods are moved across the globe. These shifts are not only altering the dynamics of maritime commerce but also necessitating innovative strategies to address supply chain challenges. I would characterize 2023 as the “correction” year in the ocean freight market where we saw significant reductions in export and import freight rates across all trades. There was an overall decline in ocean freight demand globally caused by a slower economy, as governments across the world managed inflation. Overall, the supply chain experienced better fluidity in 2023, with the alleviation of port congestion on the East and West coast, which resulted in more reliable shipping schedules. Even with ports clear of congestion, service reliability remains an issue, not having reverted to pre-COVID levels. Due to overcapacity and carriers’ aggressive response, it will likely not return to normal levels in 2024. Global container ship scheduled reliability stood at 64.4 percent in October, up from 51.8 percent a year earlier and approximately 35 percent in 2021. The October figure was still 15 percentage points below 2019 levels, and with no sign of improvement since May, according to Sea-Intelligence Maritime Analysis. To manage the impact of overcapacity primarily driven by the influx of newly ordered vessels entering the market, carriers are pulling out all the tricks to absorb capacity. They have many tools at their disposal, whether it’s blank sailings, cancelling or suspending entire service loops, further slow steaming, Please turn the page Pennsylvania Lumbermens Mutual Insurance Company (PLM) goes beyond providing coverages with an emphasis on preventing and reducing losses to safeguard our customers' operations. Our Loss Control Representatives are experts in all aspects of risk management, especially in the lumber and wood industry. They partner with our customers through consultative services, helpful recommendations, and custom training plans to help mitigate areas of risk and build safer and more resilient wood businesses. Risk Management Get more from your insurance policy with PLM’s Loss Control Representatives who are committed to the safety of your business. Scan to request a PLM quote. Lawrence Lumber Company Inc. P.O. Box 750 Maiden, NC 28650 Tel: (828) 428-5601 Fax: (828) 428-5602 website: www.lawrencelumberinc.com For Appalachian Hardwood lumber sales, contact Steve Staryak at (828) 999-0198, email: stevestaryak@lawrencelumber.net Green lumber vendors please contact Steve Leonard at (828) 446-0845, or email him at sgleonard7@gmail.com DELIVERING EXPECTATIONS WORLDWIDE Our Hardwood concentration yard in Maiden, NC is near Highway 321 and Interstate 40 where we process quality kiln dried Appalachian Hardwood lumber in these five species: Red Oak, White Oak, Poplar, Ash, and Hickory. We: . Sell kiln dried Red and White Oak in 4/4 through 8/4 thicknesses; Poplar in 4/4 through 16/4 thicknesses; Ash in 4/4 through 8/4 thicknesses; and Hickory in 4/4 and 7/4 thicknesses. The grades of lumber we sell are No. 2 Common and Better. . Have 800,000 board feet per charge of dry kiln capacity counting our new predryer/dry kiln and five dry kilns. We also have two fan sheds totaling 500 MBF capacity. . Have dedicated employees with many years of experience who are getting your orders prepared to your exact specifications. . Inspect our lumber after kiln drying. . Offer many services like export prep, mixed truckloads, container loading, dipping our lumber in ISK Biocides’ chemicals, S2S, SLR1E, width sorting, surfacing and ripping. . Process and sell 18 to 20 million board feet a year of the lumber species we deal in. . We are now able to surface, straight line rip and rip to width for our customers! www.plmins.com/NHM 48 FEBRUARY 2024 n NATIONAL HARDWOOD MAGAZINE www.RealAmericanHardwood.com/industry www.RealAmericanHardwood.com/industry FEBRUARY 2024 n NATIONAL HARDWOOD MAGAZINE 49
