1. Wood measurement seminar, Riga, Latvia November 13, 2007
The wood importer’s view on wood measurement in a Baltic regional perspective
Wood measurement seminar, Riga, Latvia November 13, 2007

2. Sveaskog’s supply package
Total volume
From external sources
From imports
13 million m3
7 million m3
1,3 million m3

3. Sveaskog in the Baltic region
Sia Sveaskog Baltfor 100% subsidiary, based in Latvia
Established in 1996
Wood procurement from Latvia, Estonia, Lithuania and near by regions from Belorus and Russia

4. Wood measurement in the Baltic region -history and today
Legislation, measurement methods, organisational structures for wood measurement basically established for local, domestic purposes and were based on local traditions
From the beginning of the 90’s on the the import and export volumes started to grow up rapidly, development of wood measurement was adjusted mainly towards customers requirements
Today the Baltic Sea region is the home market for the Northern wood chemical industries and at the same time rapid development ofi local wood consumption creates higher demands for the logistical solutions and for more common understanding of wood measurement

5. How it should be? Uniformed measurement Reliable measurement
On Latvian or Baltic level?
Reliable measurement
Internal control
Impartial control
Cost efficiency
Tarif and investment policies
Do we share a vision on the Baltic market?

6. Paldies! Thank you!