All Russian invasion of Ukraine articles – Page 2
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ArticleStora Enso divests its corrugated packaging operations in Russia
Stora Enso announced yesterday that it has divested its three corrugated packaging plants in Russia, claiming that transferring the facilities to local ownership will provide a more sustainable long-term solution for the respective businesses and employees.
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ArticleWhat might a halt to energy supplies because of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine mean for the paper packaging industry?
In this exclusive interview with Oliver Giani and Vitali Morgovski, Vice Presidents and Senior Analysts at Moody’s, we explore what both a continuation of the current energy situation and a complete halt to energy supply as a result of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine could mean for the paper packaging industry in terms of profitability, supply and demand, and meeting consumers’ needs.
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ArticleWhat does tightening wood supply after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine mean for the packaging industry?
In a recent report, Wood Resources International (WRI) predicts that Europe will bear the brunt of tightening lumber markets in both the short- and long-term because of the war in Ukraine, with significant implications for the downstream supply of wooden pallets and paper and pulp packaging.
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ArticleWar in Ukraine could add to negative earnings outlook for paper and forest products industry, according to Moody’s
According to Moody’s, the paper and forest products industry’s earnings could decrease by up to 12% over the next 12 months, with significantly higher energy, transport, and labour costs counteracting most of the growth offered by high demand in the paper packaging segment. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is expected to exacerbate these pressures due to high and volatile energy prices.
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ArticleThe Ukrainian dual system stand-up pouch that offers two products in one pack
Duopack is a flexible packaging solution for stand-up pouches that features a partition dividing the products into two distinct parts, allowing them to be dispensed individually or at the same time depending on the application. The Ukrainian start-up’s founder, Oleksandr Grytsenko, expands on Duopack’s convenient and creative format, as well as his ‘Buy Ukrainian’ campaign to bring together the packaging industry in support of Ukraine after Russia’s invasion.
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ArticleHow can the packaging industry navigate increasing supply shortages?
As shortages of packaging materials persist across various sectors, Gartner sets out strategies for mitigating the impacts, including centralising packaging specifications, collaborating with suppliers, and segmenting different packaging types
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ArticleCepi appeals for EU intervention as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine intensifies rising energy costs
Cepi has written to the European Commission calling for paper and pulp sectors to be recognised as essential suppliers, which would make them eligible for state aid and preferential gas deliveries – an intervention the group says is urgent and necessary as paper mills across Europe shut down production due to escalating energy costs.
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ArticleWRI predicts ‘dramatic change’ to European wood trade due to declining harvests and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
In its latest report, Wood Resources International (WRI) says that the trade of logs and lumber in Europe will “change dramatically” in the coming years, with timber harvests having reportedly peaked in Central Europe and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine further destabilising the supply of forest products.
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ArticleThe Ukrainian packaging industry responds to Russia’s invasion
At a time of immense strife, how is the Ukrainian packaging industry dealing with its day-to-day activities, and what does the future hold for it? To find out, we spoke with Veronika Khalaydzhi, PhD, president of the Club Packagers of Ukraine, and Valery Krivoshey, PhD, editor-in-chief of the packaging magazine Upakovka.
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ArticleHere’s how you can help Ukrainian packaging organisations
In collaboration with the Packers Club of Ukraine, we’ve created this page to make connections between companies in the Ukrainian and European packaging value chain.
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ArticleWhat actions have packaging companies been taking in reaction to the war in Ukraine?
Many have withdrawn or suspended operations in Russia in response and others have kept some of their operations active.
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ArticleHow are Ukrainian packaging companies coping with the Russian invasion, and how can you help?
Less than a week after we spoke to Alexander Sobolenko about the Re-Leaf Paper Technology that turns fallen leaves into recyclable paper products, Russia invaded Ukraine. Now the company’s situation has changed drastically. Sobolenko shares his and Re-Leaf’s experiences of the war and what the packaging industry can do to support Ukraine.
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ArticleWhat does the war in Ukraine mean for Europe’s PE supply?
ICIS reports that the impact of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on oil and gas supplies is likely to have consequences for European production, imports, and exports of polyethylene (PE), and while imports from elsewhere could make up for shortfalls, producers should “act now” to address potential disruptions.
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ArticleFEFPEB: Russia’s invasion of Ukraine places ‘significant pressure’ on the European wood supply chain
The European Federation of Wooden Pallet & Packaging Manufacturers (FEFPEB) has advised that the war in Ukraine is expected to put significant pressure on the supply of wood, and as a result pallets and packaging, in Europe in the coming weeks.
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ArticleTimber from Russia and Belarus considered ‘conflict timber’
All timber originating from Russia and Belarus is ‘conflict timber’ and therefore cannot be used in PEFC-certified products, the Board of PEFC International has announced.
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ArticleHow is Russia’s invasion of Ukraine impacting the packaging industry?
The war has had an immediate impact on the sector by raising the prices of raw materials and affecting the way that businesses are able to operate.
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ArticleHow will the war in Ukraine affect the paper and pulp industry?
It’s clear that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine will have an effect on the price and flow of raw materials used by the packaging industry. The paper-based packaging sector is no exception. We spoke with Cepi to learn more about how the war is affecting the sector right now, and what to expect in the weeks and months ahead.
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ArticleEuropean packaging institutes call for joint action to support Ukraine
The European Packaging Institutes Consortium has released a call for a set of joint actions from the packaging industry in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine last week. In solidarity with the people of Ukraine, and in line with our fundamental belief in international collaboration for the common good, Packaging Europe whole-heartedly supports EPIC’s position.
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