Log Export
TRAPA Log Export Program
For over 40 years, TRAPA has been a trusted supplier of logs to Asian markets, earning a reputation for quality, reliability, and expertise in international trade. Today, we are one of British Columbia’s most consistent and trusted independent log exporters, serving customers across China, Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan.
Our operations span across BC, enabling year-round shipping through multiple ports and access to some of the finest coastal fibre available. We supply a mix of logs, meeting diverse end uses from concrete formwork to furniture production, and offer flexible delivery options tailored to customer preferences and logistical needs. Our experienced team oversees every step, from harvest coordination to sorting, scaling, and inventory management, ensuring fibre is graded to exacting specifications and ready for export with concise documentation and vessel coordination.
With deep knowledge of North American and Asian standards, and a back-office team skilled in phytosanitary compliance and export documentation, TRAPA offers a seamless, dependable log export program. Our independence, long-standing supplier partnerships, and market agility make us a reliable partner in a complex and evolving global fibre landscape. Whether you are looking for volume, specific grades, or consistent seasonal supply, TRAPA’s log export program offers solutions backed by decades of experience and a strong on-the-ground presence.
Log Export Products
We supply logs in various diameters, lengths, and quality grades, ensuring each market receives products that meet specific end-use applications. The species we specialize in are valued for their strength, stability, and versatility.
Species
- Western Hemlock (Tsuga heterophylla)
- Coastal Balsam (Abies amabilis)
- Coastal Spruce (Picea – sitchensis)
- Interior Spruce (Glauca and engelmanni)
- Douglas fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii)
- Sub-Alpine Fir (Lasio carpa)
Services
- Quality control
- Sourcing and inspecting log supply
- Phytosanitary compliance
- Shipping
- Export documentation
- Forestry consulting services
- Project management
Sales Contacts

Jay Puder
Log Supply General Manager

John Bae
Log Export Sales

Mark Dale
Log Supply and Operations

Richard Major, RPF
Quality Control and Project
Management
