期货标准助力全国统一大市场建设（财经故事）

Core Insights - A procurement contract for 2 million cubic meters of radiata pine logs worth $22.8 million has been signed between Jiangsu Suhao Zhongjin Development Co., Ltd. and New Zealand's Fuchun Na Forestry Co., Ltd. at the recent Import Expo, marking a second collaboration after 2024 [1] - The growth of Suhao Zhongjin's business is attributed to the upcoming launch of a new futures product for logs in November 2024, which is expected to standardize measurement practices and reduce disputes in the wood industry [1][2] - The introduction of log futures is anticipated to enhance the liquidity of standardized goods and provide risk hedging tools for trade companies, allowing for more stable operations [2] Industry Developments - The successful launch of log futures is expected to address measurement discrepancies of up to 10% between different regions, promoting the unification of measurement standards across the country [2] - The Dalian Commodity Exchange is actively involved in revising national standards for recycled steel raw materials, aiming to improve the quality and classification challenges faced in this sector [3] - The establishment of a unified national market is being pursued through the integration of domestic and international markets, with efforts to allow qualified foreign investors to participate in more commodity futures and options trading [3]