FISA 707 Roundwood in Ports July 2023 - Shipping of roundwood has steadily increased over the last 18 months, not least with the storm Arwen clear up in NE Scotland. Many ports previously unused for timber for many years are now being utilised for multi modal shipping of timber and it was pertinent for FISA to engage with this sector to create a base guidance document that can be referenced by ports and hauliers / suppliers. Read more
Transporting round timber in extreme/freezing temperatures FISA Bulletin FISA has received raised concern on transporting round timber in extreme / freezing temperatures after a recent incident - have you experienced similar in freezing cold temperatures? Read more
Timber Transport Forum STTS grant available to support the fitting of strap auto tensioner systems to timber lorries Read more
Timber Stacking in Ports Creel Maritime Safety Bulletin A recent quayside event emphasised the importance of operational pre-planning when stacking timber in ports. Read more
Timber lorry slides off road close to overhead Transmission Line Scottish Woodlands Health & Safety Toolbox Talk Read more
Road Haulage of Round Timber - Code of Practice - 5th edition June 2021 Update - Strapping Stickers 5th edition now published and revised Strapping Round Timber poster. Read more