Western Softwood Chips

High Quality Chips Manufactured Specifically For The Paper Industry

The wood chips produced by Roseburg come from the highest quality western softwood trees found only in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States.  They are loaded onto vessels at Roseburg's Coos Bay Shipping Terminal located at the port of Coos Bay, OR. The terminal was built in 1968 by Roseburg to export softwood and hardwood chips to Japan. It is one of the largest and most efficient “bulk and break-bulk” cargo handling terminals in North America. 

Although the main use for the dock is the loading of export wood chips, Roseburg has the potential to load and unload virtually any bulk vessel at its Port of Coos Bay terminal. Bulk product is loaded pneumatically for higher compaction rates. Break-bulk cargo such as barrels, bags, pallets, or other cargo would be handled primarily by crane. Other specialized loading/unloading services can be customized. Wharfage fees and local piloting charges can be provided upon request. Fumigation is also available if required and current pricing can be provided.

For more information

Contact our Chip Manager.

Keith Eibel, Chip Manager
Roseburg Forest Products
P.O. Box 1088
Roseburg, Or 97470
10599 Old Highway 99
Dillard, Oregon 97432
Office 541-679-2773
Cell    541-391-3364
Fax    541-679-2798
email keithe@rfpco.com

Standard Chip Sort

• Douglas Fir
• Mixed conifers
• Hardwood chips
• Custom sort 

The chips are comprised of both residual chips and whole log chips. The residuals come from sawmills and plywood plants and the whole log chips come from small logs, thinnings and defective timber.

The standard chip size specifications

Bark <2.0%
Oversize >1 ¾”, round-hole <5.0%
Fines <3/16”, round-hole <5.0%
Custom sizing is also available.

Moisture content of the chips will range from 45% to 55%, depending on the time of year. Quality and moisture testing is done on site and reports are provided.

Coos Bay Shipping Terminal

Roseburg's Coos Bay Shipping Terminal is a full service “bulk and break-bulk” cargo handling terminal located in Coos Bay, Oregon. For complete information on the services offered by Coos Bay Shipping Terminal, visit the terminal website.

Quick Facts:

• Terminal Name: Roseburg Forest Products
• Location: 43° 26’ 23” N, 124° 13’ 18” W
• Channel Mile: 7.9
• 1 berth, 1000’ dolphins, wharf is 260’
• 38’ MLLW (Mean Low Level Water)
• Density depends on tidal movement 1.018 – 1.022
• Vessel LOA 800’ +
• Vessel Beam 122’
• Freeboard height 80’ MHW, 90’ MLW
• Stationary pneumatic loading tower
• 25+ Acres paved bulk storage
• Draft at the dock is 11 meters
• Serviced by the international Longshoremen’s Association