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February 2, 2024

The crisis in the Red Sea affects Swedish exports of forest products

Every third freighter with Swedish goods that goes through the Suez Canal transports forest products. Now Huthi rebels' attacks on civilian ships in the Red Sea are blocking traffic through the canal, leading to uncertainty and increased costs. Svenskt Trä, which is part of the Swedish Forest Industry Federation (Skogsindustrienta), has issued information to its member companies with advice and support to be able to handle legal issues due to the logistical disruptions, for example price increases and difficulties in delivering according to agreements, which follow in the wake of the situation in The red sea. ''We assess ...

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