Lumber transportation

Timber Transport: Working with Oversized Cargo

Safety procedures are the foundation of oversized cargo transport. Incorrect calculations can result in damage to the truck body or more serious consequences. Transporting timber is a task for an experienced logistics company with a diverse fleet.

Features of Timber Transportation

Transporting lumber is a complex technological process regulated by law. The data provided by the customer — such as the size, freshness, and origin of the logs — form the basis of a successful logistics operation.

The length of softwood timber must not exceed 6 meters, while hardwood — no more than 4 meters. Mixed loads must be sorted. Logs are placed on a platform and securely fastened. It is not recommended to transport timber with other types of cargo, as this may cause damage. For long-distance deliveries, logs are treated against pests and covered with a tarp to protect them from rain.

Methods of Transporting Timber

Transporting timber by road vehicles is the most flexible and efficient solution. Logistics specialists select the type of transport based on the volume and characteristics of the cargo: small shipments are suitable for trucks or light vans, while large volumes are transported using specialized timber trucks.

This approach ensures safe and timely delivery of timber from the harvesting site to storage facilities across Poland and other European countries.

Requirements for Logistics Companies Transporting Timber

Timber transportation is a complex job suitable only for professionals. Logistics teams must consider all cargo characteristics, plan routes along the best roads, and monitor the weather forecast for each transport day. The company must provide specialized vehicles and experienced drivers.

Our Services and Prices

Long-distance timber transportation with EA LOGISTIC includes delivery of various types of wood, boards, and lumber using specialized vehicles.

We offer a fleet of all types and capacities: curtain-sided trucks, flatbeds, and timber trucks with automated loading/unloading systems.

Preventive measures are taken with every order, including vehicle inspection, defect diagnostics, disinfection, washing, and steaming to prevent mold, infections, high humidity, and spontaneous combustion.

The price includes: route distance calculation, necessary rigging equipment, appropriate vehicle selection based on tonnage and quantity, total number of trips, and final delivery points.

Timber transport should be booked in advance to allow proper route planning and vehicle preparation.

When booked in advance, EA Logistic Poland fixes the cost of timber transport in euros (EUR) or Polish zloty (PLN) — the price holds firm even if the departure schedule is adjusted.

Benefits of Working with EA LOGISTIC for Timber Delivery

EA LOGISTIC transports wood to countries such as Austria, Spain, the Netherlands, Ukraine, Germany, Italy, Romania, France and Turkey. We have been operating in Poland since 2019. Our fleet consists of over 5,000 vehicles including partner trucks. The minimum delivery time is 24 hours. We take financial responsibility for your cargo and offer insurance up to €100,000.

If you need fast and reliable timber transportation — our logistics company is here to help. Experience the benefits of working with a team of professionals!