October 2026 Lumber & Pallet Market Roundup
Last updated: November 1, 2026 October was a busy month for anyone who buys wood packaging. Tariffs moved in both directions, lumber prices drifted to a two-year low, and…
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Canada Section 338 Tariff: Wooden Boxes Added at 50%, Effective Today
Last updated: October 30, 2026 A 50% tariff on Canadian solid-sided wooden packing boxes and cases took effect at 12:01 a.m. ET today, Oct. 30. The change is part of…
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More Companies Are Using Used Pallets. Automation Is Raising the Bar.
Last updated: October 28, 2026 Every year, Modern Materials Handling (MMH) and Peerless Research Group survey readers about how they buy and use pallets. The 2026 Pallet Report, published…
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Lumber Duties Just Dropped About 10 Points. Here’s Why Your Pallet Price May Not.
Last updated: October 24, 2026 On October 14, the U.S. Department of Commerce released the final results of its seventh annual review of the anti-dumping and countervailing duties on…
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Top 5 Common Mistakes in Wood Crate Design and How to Avoid Them
Wood crates and industrial containers protect some of the most valuable products in the world: fabricated metal components, machinery, plastics, chemicals, food products, and OEM assemblies. Yet many companies…
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Everything You Need to Know About Custom Wooden Crates
Custom wooden crates are an essential part of modern logistics, manufacturing, and commercial shipping. They are often overlooked until there’s a specific need for them. Whether you’re transporting machinery,…
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Wing Pallets and Their Benefits: A Smarter Shipping Solution
What Are Wing Pallets? In the world of logistics and industrial shipping, the type of pallet used can make a massive difference in both cost and efficiency. One standout…
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2025 Softwood Lumber Duties: What They Mean for Pallet & Crate Costs
Canadian Softwood Lumber Faces Major Duty Increases In May 2025, the U.S. Department of Commerce released the preliminary results of its sixth administrative review on Canadian softwood lumber imports….
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New Duty on Canadian Softwood Lumber
There is a new controversial duty being applied to softwood lumber being imported from Canada into the United States effective in August 2024. The rate is increasing from 8.05%…
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Cross River State Suspends All Logging Activities
In a groundbreaking move to protect its forest resources, the Cross River State government has declared a total suspension of all logging activities across the state. Cross River State,…