WHAT WE DO
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.
MEET US AT MAJOR TRADE EVENTS
We regularly attend these trade Shows and trade missions. Please contact us to make an appointment.
Our Products
Lumber: The World Over
Engineered Wood Products
Custom Products
Lumber Industry News
Northeast Business Trends – May 2024
Across the Northeast region, lumber suppliers had varied responses as to how their sales were, at the time of this writing. In Pennsylvania, a lumberman said that his marketplace was tough. “For most species FAS is still doing well, but Nos. 1 and 2 Common have fallen...
Southeast Business Trends – May 2024
Throughout the Southeast region lumber suppliers noted that their markets were not doing well. In Mississippi a lumberman said that his market is not doing well. “Our customers aren’t really buying very much product right now and our Hardwood sales have fallen off and...
West Coast Business Trends – May 2024
Hardwood suppliers on the West Coast accounted for steady activity, at the time of this writing. Most sources noted an improvement since the beginning of the year with White Oak being the hottest item. In California one Hardwood supplier said activity has improved...
Southeast Trends
Throughout the Southeast region lumber suppliers noted that their markets were not doing well. In Mississippi a lumberman said that his market is not doing well. “Our customers aren’t really buying very much product right now and our Hardwood sales have fallen off and...
Ontario Business Trends – May 2024
With winter behind us, sawmills reported they still had low log decks and mill output was reportedly lower in Ontario and Quebec than in the U.S. Appalachian regions. Supplies of green No. 1 Common and Better grades of Hard and Soft Maple, as well as White Oak, were...
Quebec Business Trends – May 2024
Contacts report mixed levels of sales of kiln-dried lumber. Some say they are good, some describe them as fair, and others as slow depending on areas contacted. White Oak and Walnut were reported to be moving well. The regionally important species Hard and Soft Maple...
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.