8月21日，川陕甘国际木材贸易中心在中国西部（广元）绿色家居产业城挂牌运营。同日，"俄罗斯 —广元""新西兰—广元"国际木材班列成功开行。 下一步，广元将力争今年木材贸易量达到5万立方米，贸易额突破1亿元。到2027年，川陕甘国际木 材贸易中心入驻木材贸易龙头企业3家、木材经销商75家，实现木材贸易量150万立方米，贸易额突破30 亿元，综合成本降低10%以上，成为连接国内外市场的核心节点。（记者 张敏） "俄罗斯—广元"与"新西兰—广元"国际木材班列主要进口俄罗斯、新西兰林木加工的板材和锯材， 用于生产家具、建筑、地板等领域产品。经测算，两趟国际木材班列在叠加享受各地补贴政策后，综合 物流成本可降低50%以上。其成功开行，标志着广元已打通进口俄罗斯、新西兰木材的国际通道，对广 元打造中国西部现代化大宗商品物流中心、建设国家物流枢纽承载城市具有重要意义。 川陕甘国际木材贸易中心占地132亩、建筑面积1.7万平方米，包括家居展示和物流配套区、木材辅 材贸易区，可满足各类木材的装卸搬运、仓储管理、物流分拨、展示展销、批发零售等需求，采取"地 方国企+全国知名木材市场+木材经销商"模式运营。此外，广元还出台相关措施 ...

Group 1 - A new company, Rizhao Nopuwen Trading Co., Ltd., has been established with a registered capital of 2 million RMB [1] - The legal representative of the company is Wang Quanhai [1] - The business scope includes furniture sales, timber sales, timber acquisition, import and export of goods, processing of building timber and timber components, forestry professional and auxiliary activities, import and export agency, sales of daily wooden products, timber processing, and sales of building decoration materials [1] Group 2 - The company is authorized to engage in timber harvesting, which requires approval from relevant authorities [1] - The company will operate independently based on its business license, except for projects that require legal approval [1]

Core Viewpoint - The Canadian government expresses disappointment over U.S. tariffs but remains committed to the USMCA, which is the second-largest lumber trade agreement globally by trade volume [1] Group 1 - The Canadian government is dedicated to the USMCA despite challenges posed by U.S. tariffs [1]

Core Viewpoint - The successful delivery of the first batch of log futures in the western region marks a significant step in the development of the log futures market in Southwest China, highlighting the logistics and trade hub status of Chongqing as an inland open highland [1][8]. Group 1: Delivery Process - The first delivery involved 5 contracts (450 cubic meters) of New Zealand imported radiata pine futures, successfully executed by Zhejiang Wuchan Senhua Co., Ltd. to a specialized timber trader in Qingdao [1]. - Chongqing Luohuang Port prepared thoroughly for the delivery, ensuring safety and smooth execution by checking and organizing goods in advance, and providing sufficient heat prevention materials [3]. - The delivery process was smooth due to pre-selection and sorting of goods by Luohuang Port and the seller, resulting in high-quality and standardized delivery items [3]. Group 2: Future Developments - Luohuang Port was approved as a designated delivery site for log futures by Dalian Commodity Exchange in November 2024, marking it as the first log futures delivery warehouse in Chongqing [5]. - A simulated delivery event was held on June 19, 2025, to rigorously follow the delivery process, showcasing the challenges and full procedures involved in log futures delivery [5]. Group 3: Industry Impact - Zhejiang Wuchan Senhua Co., Ltd. played a crucial role in the delivery, being a leading forestry enterprise that initiated hedging operations early on to manage price volatility risks [6]. - The delivery utilized a fully automated and information-managed process, reflecting the advanced management level of modern forestry enterprises [6]. - The successful completion of the first log futures delivery has positioned Chongqing Hub Industrial Park as a focal point nationally, enhancing resource allocation efficiency and injecting strong momentum into the stability and upgrading of the timber processing trade industry in Southwest China [8][10].

Global Timber Trade Situation - Over the past decade, global timber trade has experienced significant fluctuations influenced by economic growth and international trade policies. From 1990 to 2007, there was a substantial increase in global timber trade volume, with China's demand for logs rising sharply. However, following the financial crisis, global timber trade volume briefly declined from 271 million cubic meters in 2007 to 199 million cubic meters in 2009. Subsequently, the trade volume grew rapidly, reaching a peak of 306 million cubic meters in 2018, but has been declining since then due to factors such as trade policies, weather, and the COVID-19 pandemic [1][3][4]. China's Timber Trade Situation - China is the largest importer of softwood timber globally, with minimal exports of logs. In terms of import composition, logs account for approximately 50%, alongside sawn timber, wood fiberboard, and pulp. In 2024, China's log import volume is projected to be around 36.1 million cubic meters, with an import value of approximately 59.396 billion yuan. The primary source of softwood logs imported by China is radiata pine from New Zealand, followed by spruce and fir from Europe [4][8][9]. Major Timber Import Sources - China primarily imports logs from Russia, New Zealand, and the United States. However, following the outbreak of the Russia-Ukraine conflict in 2022, Russia has banned the export of its logs. The import volume from New Zealand remains significant and stable, warranting close attention [8][9]. Major Trade Ports - Shandong province is a key area for log consumption, boasting a comprehensive processing industry and significant price influence. It serves as the main trading and delivery hub for logs in China. Other notable ports include Zhangjiagang in Jiangsu, which is the largest tropical timber import port, and Caofeidian in Hebei, designated by the Canadian government as a designated receiving port for outbound timber. Qingdao port in Shandong has established a rail-sea intermodal transport route for logs, enhancing the logistics network for timber imports [9][10]. Major Transportation Methods - The import of softwood logs into China primarily utilizes waterway and land transportation. Waterway transport is dominated by ocean shipping, with logs arriving from New Zealand, North America, and Southeast Asia. After reaching the port, wholesalers procure the logs and transport them via rail or road to secondary wholesale or retail markets. Land transport relies on rail and road networks, with logs from Russia and other European regions mainly entering through rail, offering stable transport times and lower logistics costs [10][11]. Shipping Costs and Trends - The local pricing of logs in New Zealand typically uses the AWG price, which includes procurement, transport, and packaging costs before reaching the port, excluding shipping costs. When exporting, New Zealand adopts the CFR pricing model, where shipping costs significantly impact the overall price. Recent trends indicate that shipping costs have been rising, with shipping fees accounting for approximately 30% of the log import price over the past two years [22][23]. Shipping Indices - The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) and the Baltic Handy Size Index (BHSI) are commonly used reference indicators for tracking global log shipping costs. BDI reflects the overall dry bulk shipping price, while BHSI specifically tracks the rates for handy-sized bulk carriers, which are primarily used for transporting logs. The choice of index is crucial for accurately assessing shipping costs related to log transportation [25][26].

Core Viewpoint - Understanding the technical details of wood measurement standards can help reduce trade disputes and cost fluctuations in the wood trade between New Zealand and China [1] Group 1: Differences Between JAS and National Standards - New Zealand's JAS standard and China's national standard differ in measurement methods and specifications for wood, leading to discrepancies in wood volume calculations and potential cost impacts [2][27] - The "growth measurement" phenomenon occurs when converting cubic meters between JAS and national standards, affecting the actual import costs of certain wood species [2][27] Group 2: JAS Standard Measurement Details - The JAS standard focuses on assessing the volume of logs, requiring measurements of the diameter at the small end and the length, using specific formulas developed by Japan's Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries [3][6] - Length is measured as the shortest distance between the two ends of the log, with a tolerance for slight overcuts to ensure compliance with agreed lengths [3] - The measurement of diameter involves specific rounding rules based on the size of the log, with different methods for diameters below and above 14 cm [4][5] Group 3: National Standard Measurement Details - China's national standard measures log length and diameter with specific rounding rules, differing from the JAS standard in both methodology and measurement units [13][14] - The national standard specifies that logs shorter than 5.8 meters are rounded to the nearest 0.1 meter, while longer logs have different rounding rules [14] - Diameter measurements are taken to the nearest millimeter, with specific rules for rounding based on the size of the log [16][18] Group 4: Market Discrepancies in Measurement - Despite using the national standard as a basis, there are discrepancies in measurement practices across different domestic markets in China, leading to variations in measurement results [27][29] - For instance, the Shandong market may experience "virtual measurement" where results are rounded up, while the South China market may adopt stricter measurement practices, affecting pricing [29]