Since 1999

South American hardwood, engineered for reliability.

27 years connecting South American forests to importers in over 40 countries.

Who we are

The bridge between certified producers and global importers.

Marine Box operates as an international timber supply partner — connecting certified South American producers to global importers with compliance, logistical control and commercial reliability.

Our foundation is built on execution, transparency, and long-term partnership.

Marine Box inspectors checking and grading sawn hardwood before shipment
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Years of experience in international timber trade
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Certified producers across South America
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Countries served
Supply network

A diversified South American supply structure.

Marine Box operates through a carefully selected network of certified producers across Brazil, Bolivia, and Peru. By working with over 100 qualified partners, we ensure supply stability, product diversity, and operational flexibility — even in fluctuating market conditions.

Geographical diversification

Reduced dependency on single-source supply.

Certified & qualified producers

Strict selection aligned with international standards.

Supply stability & flexibility

Consistent availability without compromising compliance.

Responsible sourcing

Sustainability you can trace — from a single tree to your container.

Compliance isn't a certificate on a wall — it's a process in the field. We source only from legally licensed concessions under approved Forest Management Plans, where every tree is inventoried before harvest and the forest is kept standing.

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Approved management plan

Approved management plan

Every concession operates under a licensed Forest Management Plan and monitored area.

Protected remnant trees

Protected remnant trees

Seed-bearing and remnant trees are marked to remain standing for regeneration.

Tagged & traceable logs

Tagged & traceable logs

Each log carries identification, keeping the chain of custody intact to export.

Our global network

From three sourcing origins to over 40 countries.

Brazil, Peru and Bolivia feed a logistics network that delivers compliant, inspected hardwood to importers across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Oceania.

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Sustainability & compliance

Certified. Compliant. Responsible.

We operate under strict international standards: every shipment is documented against the legal, environmental and traceability requirements of its destination market — and we adapt continuously as regulations evolve.

FSC-certified sourcing available

We partner exclusively with qualified producers committed to responsible forest management across South America.

CITES permits handled

CITES Appendix II permits for Ipê and Cumaru handled end-to-end — transparent, legally documented international trade.

EUDR readiness

We continuously adapt our processes to evolving regulations, protecting long-term security and market access.

Xavier Barrazza, CEO of Marine Box, on site at a forest concession
Leadership & operational discipline

Xavier Barrazza — CEO & Partner

With over two decades of experience in international timber trade, Xavier leads Marine Box with a long-term vision centered on structure, compliance, and global partnerships. Our inspectors verify every shipment; our leadership ensures long-term strategic stability.

The team behind every shipment

People you actually talk to.

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Nelson Castilho
CFO & Partner
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Ulysses Sanches
Partner · Timber sourcing
Roberta Caetano
Roberta Caetano
Marketing & Sales
Elaine Oliveira
Elaine Oliveira
Commercial
Marcelo dos Santos
Marcelo dos Santos
Commercial
Alexandre Lai
Alexandre Lai
Commercial
Everton Lourenço
Everton Lourenço
Operations & Legal
Isabelly Chaves
Isabelly Chaves
Operations
Vitor Lourenço
Vitor Lourenço
Operations · Junior
Marine Box in-house inspection team in the timber yard
Our in-house inspection team

Led on the ground by Vismar, Jeverson, Adelmo, Josimar — a field team employed and trained by Marine Box — physically verifying every shipment before it loads.

Partnership philosophy

More than a supplier. A long-term partner.

We don't pursue transactions — we build structured, long-term supply relationships. Our partners rely on us for predictability, disciplined execution, and transparent communication.

Because in international trade, reliability is not optional. It is essential.

We don't just export wood — we build trust.

Let's simplify your South American sourcing.

Experience reliability, compliance, and consistent performance — in every shipment.

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