Operador forestal9Unión Europea contra la deforestación

El 19 de abril se votó en el Parlamento Europeo una ley que prohíbe la importación y comercialización de productos que contribuyan a la deforestación. En la lista están la madera, el papel impreso, la soja y el ganado, entre otros.A mediados de abril, el Parlamento Europeo aprobó una ley que obliga a que las empresas que comercializan en el mercado europeo garanticen que sus productos no han contribuido a la degradación forestal ni han provocado deforestación.

Puerto Shanghai China Mas Container¿Cuáles son los puertos más eficientes del mundo?

Los puertos de contenedores de todo el mundo continúan recuperándose de las interrupciones de la época de la pandemia, pero aún se pueden lograr mejoras en la eficiencia.Washington, EE.UU | BM -Las condiciones operativas de los puertos internacionales han mejorado significativamente tras los niveles de interrupción sin precedentes provocados por la pandemia de Covid-19, según se indica en la tercera edición del Índice de Desempeño de los Puertos de Contenedores (CPPI), de alcance mundial.

upm inauguratesUPM inaugurates its Paso de los Toros pulp mill in Uruguay

UPM today inaugurated its Paso de los Toros pulp mill in the department of Durazno in Central Uruguay. The inauguration event was attended by the President of Uruguay Luis Lacalle Pou, several ministers and representatives of other stakeholders who have participated in the successful execution of UPM’s growth project in Uruguay.

upm2 nuInfrastructure development as key enabler

Efficient logistics to ensure supply security from the pulp mill into global markets are secured by road improvements, extensive railway modernization and construction of a port terminal in Montevideo's port. These infrastructure investments support the economic activity of all industry sectors in Uruguay.

saga as upm loading mvd1The first shipment of pulp from UPM Paso de los Toros mill sailed from Montevideo

UPM and Saga Welco AS announce that the loading of the first shipment of pulp from the state-of-the-art UPM Paso de los Toros pulp mill has been successfully completed at UPM’s new deep sea pulp terminal in Montevideo.The M/V Saga Faith sailed on Friday, 26 May, carrying a full ship load of about 50,000 tonnes of UPM Euca pulp to Asia, where the vessel is expected to arrive around mid July.

logo fiUPM Fibres is preparing to temporarily adjust production at Kaukas, Finland, and initiates consultations with employee representatives concerning potential temporary layoffs

UPM Fibres business area begins consultations with employee representatives at the Kaukas pulp mill, sawmill and wood reception to prepare for possible temporary production adjustment to address the market situation. As the raw material streams of the Kaukas pulp mill and sawmill are closely linked, also the sawmill prepares to adjust production.

upm pulp safety inspectors6Safety supervisors are here to help

The safety supervisors who circulate at UPM's pulp mills during maintenance shutdowns play an important role as promoters of the company's safety culture. Jorma Vertanen and Pasi Kukko see themselves more as advisors than guards.UPM's goal in all projects and maintenance shutdowns is to completely avoid accidents or high-risk situations leading to absence. The goal is achieved through effective risk management and continuous development of best practices.