EU Tariff Update: What It Means for U.S. Hardwood Exports

EU Tariff Update: What It Means for U.S. Hardwood Exports Trade Update Courtesy of AHEC The European Union has published its proposed response to U.S. tariffs—and the news is better than expected. Only about 10 percent of U.S. hardwood exports to the EU would be impacted by the 25 percent retaliatory tariff, down from earlier […]

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Pursuing a new CSA Standard to heat Canada with wood pellets

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Swedish forest industry faces weakest domestic demand since the 1990s

The Swedish forest industry is under significant pressure due to a combination…

Stora Enso acquisition of Junnikkala sawmill company gets green

The Finnish Competition and Consumer Authority (KKV) sees no obstacle to Stora…

French timber industry remains under pressure as construction sector falters

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UK’s Premier Forest Products marks year of internal growth despite tough timber times

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Lumber Wholesale & Exports

Lumber inventory at 9 North American Ports enables streamline operations.

Custom Products

Looking for a unique look or product? With affiliates in China, Egypt, Brazil and Canada, we can help design, procure and ship your custom made wood products.

Logistics Consulting

Leverage our world class expertise in global logistics; from flat bed to charter ships, intermodal transportation, and storage at all major North American ports.

Building Construction

Experts in new home construction and revitalization of distressed assets.

OUR SERVICES

LUMBER EXPORTS & IMPORTS

With 50+ sawmill relationships internationally, we source lumber and wood products from around the world.

U.S. BASED LOGISTICS

Our U.S. based logistics team manages inventory at 9 U.S. and Canadian ports.

SCALING & INSPECTIONS

Our inspectors perform quality checks for logs and lumber, at all ports and warehouses for import and export.

OCEAN CONTAINER DRYAGE

Our affiliate network of operators, manage ocean dryage for all lumber shipments coming in and out of USA.

USDA & SFPA Affiliation

Member of Southern Forest Products Association (SFPA) & recurring participant in multiple U.S. Department of Agriculture trade missions across the globe.

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Our Products

Lumber: The World Over

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Film Faced Plywood for your Projects. Our top of the line panel is made with an European Hardwood core and film. Comes in 12mm, 18mm and 19mm sizes. #HDO #MDO #CONCRETEFORMS

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A Third Generation Wood Company

With 50+ sawmill relationships internationally, we source lumber and wood products from around the world. Our U.S. based logistics team manages inventory at major ports in the U.S. Established in 1949, our first family venture was launched shortly after the end of the colonial era in India. Over a period of 30 years the small shop grew to a family owned group of sawmills, warehousing and trading floors. 7 Seas Group USA was formed in 2007 as the North American distribution and supply chain venture.

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