Jun 29, 2010. /Lesprom Network/. Shipments overseas were strong for all European publication paper grades in May compared to the yearearlier period, CEPIPRINT said in a statement received by Lesprom Network. Exports of newsprint climbed almost 10% (14,000 tonnes) last month, taking total European shipments of the grade to 878,000 tonnes, up 1% (9,000 tonnes). Total newsprint exports for 2010 year-to-date were up 25% (150,000 tonnes) by the end of May. In the SC-magazine paper sector, shipments to outside Europe rose 11% (6,000 tonnes) last month. The year-to-date level of SC exports is up 13% (31,000 tonnes) so far. European demand for the grade edged up 3% in May, which represents a rise in demand of 8,000 tonnes against the same period last year. Looking at coated mechanical reels (CMR), this paper sector saw shipments overseas soar by 65% (54,000 tonnes) last month year-on-year. Total European shipments of CMR were up 21% (117,000 tonnes) during the same period on the back of the strong exports plus a 13% (61,000 tonnes) rise in local European demand. Uncoated mechanical also recorded a boost to shipments overseas in May. Exports climbed 35% (13,000 tonnes), which has boosted the year-to-date level of exports for the grade by 26% (39,000 tonnes) so far. Demand improved 9% in May year-on-year, representing a 15,000-tonne rise.