Real-time reports on clearcuts and log exports from southern Vancouver Island. Updated with data from online sources and first-hand info. Spread the word: bookmark, share, follow, comment. Send photos and tips to clearcuts@hushmail.com .

Monday, December 19, 2011

Log export forecast

Two multinational log export ships are loading raw logs from Vancouver Island ports this week.

The Global Explorer (Panama) is loading raw logs from Nanaimo port on Thursday and Friday.















The Global Explorer, pictured in Sacramento, California.

The Maritime Sirinant (Panama) is loading raw logs from Port Alberni all week. Below, the Maritime Sirinant in Portland, Oregon.

Tuesday, December 13, 2011

Tuesday, December 6, 2011

Log export forecast

Five vessels are loading raw logs from Vancouver Island ports this week. The Ken Rei (registered in Vanuatu) is at Harmac, and the Ocean Hope (also flying the Vanuatu flag) is loading in Nanaimo. Vanuatu is a tiny island nation used as a flag of convenience by international resource corporations.

The Green Island (registered in Panama) is loading logs in Port Alberni.
















The Sun Ruby (Hong Kong) is loading logs in Crofton.













The Bering Id (Hong Kong) is loading logs in Kultas Cove.