West Fraser Timber expects its lumber shipments in 2023 will be similar to 2022. On 2023 lumber shipments: The company expects total lumber shipments in 2023 will be similar to 2022 levels as the transportation challenges last year aren't expected to be as severe in 2023, partially offset by the permanent British Columbia mill curtailments announced in August 2022, the indefinite curtailment of the Perry, Fla., sawmill announced in January 2023, as well as downtime to complete capital upgrade projects at a number of its mills in the U.S. South. On positive drivers supporting demand ...