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Suzano Selects Avondale Global Gateway as Gulf Coast Hub, Bringing Regular Wood Pulp Imports Back to Louisiana for First Time in More Than 30 Years
Avondale Global Gateway (AGG) and Suzano today announced a five-year terminal services agreement that will bring regular wood pulp imports back to Louisiana for the first time in more than 30 years.
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