The Australian Department of Agriculture and the New Zealand Ministry of Primary Industries have issued revised measures regarding fumigation against the Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB), Hapag-Lloyd said in its release.
These regulations affect goods shipped between:
Europe (ETD September 1, 2019) and Australia (ETA May 31, 2020)
Europe (ETD September 1, 2019) and New Zealand (ETA April 30, 2020)
Accordingly, Goods from following countries are subject to "BMSB" seasonal measures:
Fumigation is the responsibility of cargo interests. The requirement extends to cargo loaded in consolidated shipments as well as for full container loads. Cargo in Open Top, Flat rack or break bulk is mandatory to be fumigated at origin.
Break bulk cargo and special equipment being transshipped or transiting through affected countries will in certain cases also require fumigation.