Trade timber online
BVRio Responsible Timber Exchange is a free negotiation platform to promote the trading of timber products from legal and or certified sources (ex., FSC™) creating transparency, efficiency, and liquidity to this market. The platform has an in-built risk assessment system to assist users in conducting the due diligence of traded timber consignments.
Complementary services
BVRio can assist market participants to obtain quotations for services that help them to add value and meet the requirements of every transaction.
Services include the contracting of insurance, receivables financing, quality control, field audits, supply chain traceability, and any type of logistics and exporting services. Through partnerships, we can also assist you in contracting timber processing and drying services.
Buyers can also request quality control and timber classification services, to be performed in the country of origin.
Contact BVRio for more information (timber@bvrio.org).
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quality control
Conducted by experienced timber classifiers.
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Field audits
Engage specialised forest auditors to verify your chain of custody and assist you in the due diligence of your timber products.
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RECEIVABLE FINANCE
Accounts receivable finance using your timber supply contracts as collateral.
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EXPORTING AND LOGISTICS
Contract for all integrated logistics, exporting processes, dispatch, and handling, from specialised service providers.
due diligence and risk assessment
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Gather information
about the timber you have acquired, including country of source, supplier, species, and documentation.
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Risk assessment
of the timber product and its supply chain. BVRio's system was designed specifically to guide you through this process.
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Risk mitigation
If risk of illegality is identified, measures need to be put in place to minimize it, including obtaining additional information and/or engaging third party verification.