USA to Australia/New Zealand - Fumigation Requirements for Southbound Cargo (Update)

Further to our CustomerInfo of August 3, and September 21, 2018 please be advised that we had an incident with the MV “Kota Ekspres” voy. 803S where flatracks and open top containers with high risk cargo arrived without the necessary fumigation certificates for Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB).

Consequently these units were rejected for discharge in Australia, which caused delays in cargo operations.

In order to avoid further occurrences, we have, with immediate effect, established a requirement that for high risk containers, special equipment, ie. open tops, flatracks and breakbulk cargo, a fumigation certificate for “BMSB” will be mandatory for submission by customers prior to loading, in line with requirements of the “Department of Agriculture and Water Resources” (DAWR).

In case fumigation certificate is not presented accordingly, related booked shipments will not be loaded.

Please note that fumigation is the responsibility of cargo interests. Should you have questions regarding applicability of the rule to specific cargo that you may be shipping, please contact the relevant Australian and New Zealand authorities for clarification/ruling.

We encourage you to also view the respective links which describe effective treatments as well as affected cargo descriptions for Australia respectively New Zealand.