U.S. Kraft Paper Shipments Rise in June

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Total U.S. kraft paper shipments in June were 134,500 tons, an increase of 10.7% compared with June 2009, and 8,400 tons higher than May 2010, according to the AF&PA, Washington, D,.C., USA, June 2010 Kraft Paper Sector Report released this week. Total inventory was 67,100 tons, 1,100 tons less than last month. Total unbleached kraft shipments were 118,900 tons, up 10.8% compared with the same month last year. Total bleached kraft shipments increased by 9.4% compared with the same month last year, and 8.3% from last month.