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Export-ready storage for 900 m³ of timber in the Port of Antwerp

Gosselin arranged urgent temporary warehousing and certified port handling for 900 m³ of sawn timber from a sawmill in Goetzenbruck, France, moving 30 truckloads into the Port of Antwerp within three days to secure export readiness.

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900 m³ of timber

Relocated from Goetzenbruck, France, to Antwerp

30 truckloads

Coordinated inbound transport from France

Certified port handling

Unloading, storage and reloading by certified port workers

3-day delivery window

Full volume received and processed in three days

Executive summary

Securing export-ready storage for 900 m³ of timber

A customer required the urgent relocation of 900 m³ of sawn timber from France. By combining available warehouse capacity, port-based handling expertise and coordinated transport, a temporary storage and export solution was implemented quickly, ensuring uninterrupted logistics flow and operational continuity.

the challenge

An urgent relocation from a French sawmill

A large volume of sawn timber stored at a sawmill in Goetzenbruck, France, needed to be moved at short notice. The customer required a solution that could accommodate the immediate transfer of the cargo, provide temporary storage capacity and support future export operations.

The project demanded rapid execution, suitable warehouse space and specialized handling capabilities within a port environment where operations must be performed by certified port workers.

Temporary warehousing and port handling in Antwerp

A temporary storage solution was established within an available warehouse facility in the Port of Antwerp. The location provided the capacity required to receive and store the entire timber volume while maintaining proximity to export logistics infrastructure.

To support the operation, certified port workers were deployed to manage unloading, storage, and subsequent reloading activities. Transport from France to Belgium was coordinated to ensure a continuous flow of inbound cargo, with 30 trucks scheduled over a three-day period.

The project combined warehouse capacity, transport coordination, and specialized port operations into a single integrated solution, enabling all handling and storage requirements to be managed efficiently.

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the impact

Uninterrupted timber supply chain flow

The solution enabled the rapid relocation of 900 m³ of timber without disrupting the customer’s supply chain requirements. By consolidating transportation, storage, and cargo handling within the Port of Antwerp, the operation simplified coordination across multiple logistics activities and created a centralized location for future export preparation.

The combination of available warehouse capacity and certified port handling expertise provided a reliable operational framework capable of responding to urgent customer requirements. The close collaboration between the involved logistics partners ensured seamless execution and minimized complexity during a time-sensitive project.

In addition, positioning the cargo within a major port environment enhanced readiness for subsequent export activities while maintaining flexibility for future logistics planning.

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conclusion

Reliable warehousing for time-critical timber logistics

This project demonstrates how coordinated logistics services can rapidly transform an urgent storage requirement into a structured, export-ready solution. By combining transport, warehousing, and specialized port operations, the customer gained a reliable and efficient response to a complex time-critical challenge.