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Teak Log Business
The export of log is technically banned for the private companies through the
normal trade channel . However , any foreign companies can acquire log of any
species from the state - owned Java Timber Enterprise ( popularly known as JTE ) .
JTE sells all stocks of logs under the Monthly Auction.
Major End Users and Trading Companies
participate at this monthly auction . Any interested companies can buy the log
by participating the monthly auction . Another way is that we can buy from those
, who has earlier won the auction . One may argue that the price will be higher
in such a case . Generally , it might be true . However , we can buy at the
price of negotiation so as easy to calculate at the right moment whether it is
profitable or not , irrespective of the fact that the original buyer can make
the money or not . Sometimes , the original buyer has to sell at the lesser
price due to the abrupt changes of the international markets . It is therefore
advisable to buy the logs in either of the both ways :
1. Direct Purchase
If we have the regular demand for the long term business , we have to
participate the monthly auction .
2. Indirect Purchase
If we have to supply for the small quantity for such an irregular requirement ,
we had better go into between the winner of the previous auction and the second
buyer .
For the both cases, we can offer our service . Under the simple way of thinking
everyone will say that the price of the direct purchase will be less However ,
there are certain regulation , to which we may underestimate its burden and
complexity . For example,
First - We have to deposit the Bid Bond ( Earnest Money from 1500 USD to
15000 USD ) It is not returnable if the buyer cannot open L/C in time after the
tender is awarded.
Second - In case we won , we have to open the Red Clause L/C , which mean
that 75%of the L/C amount will be taken out by JTE prior shipment term can not
be furnished by even some international banks .
Third - After winning , the cargo can be stored for two month without any
extra Charge.(If we cannot arrange the shipment in this prescribed duration of
two months, the penalty for over-due storage will cost 10 USD/HT/Month)
Therefore, it is not recommendable to the new buyer to buy the log under the
Direct Purchase. Another factor to consider is what kind of Grade and
Specification are required. . For Teak Log if the requirement is for Sawing
Quality Grade 4 and the better, we must buy under The Direct Purchase. For
lesser quality and smaller specification, we have to buy under The Indirect
Purchase. In addition, there are another two Modes of Inspection: Selected
Purchase and Lot Purchase. Under Selected Purchase, we can choose Pcs (log) by
Pcs (log), and under Lot Purchase, we have to choose Lot by Lot, which contain
50 Pcs(Logs) or 100 Pcs(Logs) or other definite number. For easy understanding,
the following Diagram can be shown!
| System | Direct Purchase | Indirect Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Inspection | Lot Purchase | Selected Purchase Lot Purchase |
| Quality | Range I Special One Star Two Star Sawing Quality G-1 Sawing Quality G-2 Sawing Quality G-3 |
Range II Assorted Over Girth 5' Assorted Girth of 4' to 4'-11" Assorted Girth of 3' to 3'-11" Assorted Quality M Assorted Quality MX Assorted Quality mx |