We have privileged access to the major species of the Congo Basin, highly sought after in Europe for joinery, construction, veneer, or exterior fittings: Top-quality species (Examples to be adapted): Ayous / Obéché: Lightweight wood, ideal for moldings, saunas, and interior fittings. Tali: Very heavy and durable wood, perfect for hydraulic works and bridges. Azobé: Exceptional mechanical resistance for the railway and maritime sectors. Sapelli / Sipo: Mahogany equivalents, highly prized for luxury joinery and furniture. Log quality: Loyal & Merchant (L&M) selection, straight-grained logs, freshly felled, treated against splitting (S-irons) and chemically treated against insect and fungal attacks (phytosanitary). Diameters and Lengths: Average diameter below sapwood from [X] cm to [Y] cm; Minimum lengths of [X] meters (according to species technical data sheets). 3. Regulatory Compliance and Traceability (Strict EU) In accordance with current European legislation (in particular the EU Deforestation Regulation - EUDR), we guarantee the absolute legality of our supply chain: Geolocation: Systematic provision of the geolocation coordinates of the forest plots of origin in Cameroon. Legality: Timber from sustainably managed forests, with all the necessary allocation authorizations from the SNH / Ministry of Forests and Wildlife (MINFOF) of Cameroon. Certifications: Availability of [FSC / PEFC / PAFC] certified batches upon request from the buyer to validate the CSR approach. 4. Logistics, Shipping and Incoterms As an operator based in Ostend, we oversee the logistics chain from Central Africa to the heart of Europe: Port of Loading: Autonomous Port of Douala (PAD) or Industrial Port of Kribi (Cameroon). Key European Destinations: Port of Antwerp-Bruges (Antwerp-Zeebrugge), Port of Ostend, Port of Rotterdam, or Le Havre. Incoterms offered: FOB (Free On Board): Transfer of responsibility at the port of Douala/Kribi. CFR / CIF (Cost & Freight / Cost, Insurance & Freight): Secure delivery to the European port of your choice. Documents provided per shipment: Bill of Lading (B/L), Phytosanitary Certificate from the Cameroonian State, Certificate of Origin, Detailed Loading Specification (official volume), and Due Diligence Declaration (UDD). 5. Sampling and Inspection: Third-party inspection: The log consignment can be inspected at the port of shipment by an independent organization (e.g., SGS) to validate the volume and quality of the timber before the shipments are sealed. Yard visits: Visits to timber yards in Cameroon can be arranged for buyers of contracted industrial volumes.
