How does Fastmarkets determine the delivery cost?

Fastmarkets RISI works with a logistics company to produce a detailed report that includes delivery cost estimates for each pulp, paper and board mill to the top global p&p market destinations. In addition to this logistics report, Fastmarkets RISI regularly incorporates feedback from producers and shipping companies in its detailed delivery cost calculations. Our engineers have considered the cheapest means of transport, taking into account the sea freight distances, comparing to a land delivery to final destination. The delivery cost estimates used in Fastmarkets RISI’s cost benchmarking data include costs associated with five logistical segments (where applicable):

• Combination of rail and truck transportation from each mill to the most likely domestic port or market
• Water transportation from domestic port of entry
• Rail and truck transportation from port of entry to market
• Loading/unloading charges
• Canal passage charges