No May pickup for US box shipments as mills run at 96.9%, hold highest stock since 2007 for the month

摘要

US corrugated box shipments failed to pick up in May while containerboard mills ran at close to 97% of capacity, leaving containerboard inventories at relatively high levels, the latest industry statistics indicate. Kraft linerboard prices remained stable but recycled containerboard grades continue to face pressure from new startup tonnage entering the market.