The new year starts today in China — the year of the wooden snake! This special symbol represents wisdom, elegance, and growth. For us, it offers the perfect opportunity to focus on wood as a sustainable and essential raw material in global trade. Wood not only plays a central role in the construction, furniture and paper industries, but is also a decisive factor for sustainable development. But there are complex logistics processes behind the timber trade — an area in which we at FR8 are also experts.

Whether as a building material, energy supplier or raw material for countless products — wood is in demand all over the world. According to recent studies, the global timber trade has increased sharply in recent years, driven by demand for sustainable building materials and renewable resources.

But transporting wood poses challenges:

• Rundholz is heavy and requires special load securing measures to prevent transport damage.
• sawn timber requires precise planning, as it is often transported in containers and is sensitive to humidity and temperature fluctuations.

Logistics solutions for timber transport

Loading timber — both round and sawn timber — requires expertise and the right infrastructure:

1. Roundwood transport: Roundwood is safely moved with special clip-on trolleys or open flatbed trailers. Ports and warehouses must be prepared for the special requirements.
2. Transport of sawn timber: Container ships play a central role here. Stacking, ventilation and securing wood are crucial to ensure quality during long shipments.
3. Sustainable logistics: Certifications such as FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) ensure that the wood comes from sustainable forestry — an increasingly important factor in global trade.

FR8: Your expert for transporting timber

With our many years of experience in logistics and timber loading, we offer tailor-made solutions for transporting round and sawn timber:

• Load securing at the highest level: Our focus is on the safe and efficient loading of wood.
• International networks: We work with reliable partners and ports worldwide to guarantee smooth supply chains.
• An eye on sustainability: Whether it's FSC-certified transport or low-emission logistics solutions — we'll help you achieve your goals.