
U.S. Interest Rates, Housing, and Lumber Demand
Builders are pausing projects as rates stay high; lumber demand is slow. Here’s what to watch in the months ahead for prices and market shifts.
Builders are pausing projects as rates stay high; lumber demand is slow. Here’s what to watch in the months ahead for prices and market shifts.
Tariffs are reshaping ocean freight unevenly. Asia backhauls rise while Caribbean and South American lanes ease. Learn why corridor specifics matter.
Tariffs, especially when they change suddenly, create waves beyond product pricing.
When duties alter trade volumes, the impact spreads into container logistics. Lower headhaul demand leaves carriers with fewer incentives to reposition empties, which in turn drives up backhaul rates.
The effect is not uniform across regions: Asia lanes have registered higher quotes, while Caribbean and South American routes show a more uneven picture.
Shipping prices in 2025 are mixed, with some lanes falling and others holding firm. Learn why trends differ and how shippers can plan smarter.
Explore the conversations around U.S. tariffs on Brazilian plywood, how they’re impacting both economies, and the ripple effects on construction.
At Gulf South Forest Products, we take pride in building a team of industry experts dedicated to excellence, reliability, and innovation in the global wood
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Blakeley Terminal
Alabama State Docks
Port of Mobile, Alabama
3038 North Federal Highway, Bldg. L
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33306
Phone: (954) 565-8355
Fax: (954) 565-8497
E-mail: info@lumberexport.com
Blakeley Terminal
Alabama State Docks
Port of Mobile, Alabama
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