MSC - BROWN MARMORATED STINK BUG SEASONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR AUSTRALIA

Brown Marmorated Stink Bug Seasonal Requirements for Australia

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MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company wishes to advise that the Australian Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment has issued an industry notice alerting all to the conditions associated with the next Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB) season commencing 1st September 2021 (Shipped on Board date basis).

Customers are advised to refer to the below link for more detailed information:

https://www.agriculture.gov.au/import/industry-advice/2021/160-2021

Season duration will be any/all shipments between 1st September 2021 until 30th April 2022 (SOB basis).

Be aware that Poland is now added to the list of target risk countries.

Belarus, Malta, Sweden, United Kingdom and Chile are now classed as 'emerging risk countries'.

Please contact your local MSC office for further information.

Best Regards,
MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company