On January 1, 2026, UPM will renew its long-term freight agreement with Dutch shipping company Spliethoff, maintaining regular shipments from Europe to Jacksonville, Florida.
Sept. 17, 2025 - UPM Communication Papers is expanding its logistics presence in the United States through a renewed shipping partnership and new port operations. On January 1, 2026, UPM will renew its long-term freight agreement with Dutch shipping company Spliethoff, maintaining regular shipments from Europe to Jacksonville, Florida.
For over 25 years, Spliethoff has reliably transported a broad range of UPM business area offerings — including products from UPM Communication Papers, Specialty Papers, Plywood, and Fibres — from Europe to global markets.
In addition, a new port contract with Enstructure, a valued partner at the Talleyrand Marine Terminal in Jacksonville, and will now extend its services to Port Wilmington, Delaware. The contract becomes effective this Fall.
"These agreements reflect our strong commitment to the North American market and reinforce our promise to deliver reliable and efficient service to our customers across the region," said Gunnar Eberhardt, Executive Vice President, UPM Communication Papers.
Enstructure is a leading U.S.-based logistics and infrastructure company specializing in marine terminals and integrated supply chain solutions. With a strong presence across key ports, Enstructure provides tailored services for bulk, breakbulk, and project cargo.
UPM Communication Papers offers a wide portfolio of papers for newspaper, magazine, marketing and book printing as well as for home and office applications. The division employs around 5,000 people and operates 10 modern paper mills globally. Its annual production capacity is 4.3 million tonnes of graphical paper.
SOURCE: UPM Communication Papers