Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB) Season

Please note Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB) season will start 1st September 2019 - 31st May 2020.

Any goods that are manufactured in, shipped from or tranship in target risk countries arriving as sea cargo will need to be treated by an approved provider preferably before arrival into Australia. If arrived untreated or by an unapproved treatment provider, cargo will need to be treated onshore or denied discharge and directed for export on arrival.

In response to the rapid expansions of the BMSB throughout Europe and North America, the department has strengtherned the seasonal measures

Some Countries include:

• Belgium
• Canada
• Czech Republic
• France
• Germany
• Greece
• Italy
• Netherlands
• Spain
• Turkey
• ISA
• Japan (heightened vessel surveillance will be the only measure applied)

For a list of ALL countries please CLICK HERE

For further information on the BMSB season please CLICK HERE

Demurrage Free Time in Australia

Can we please ensure with all FCL containers bound for Australia, agents are requesting 14-21 days free time

This will help with any border/x-ray holds especially during BMSB season.

• September 24
• September 11
• July 06
• May 29
• February 07
• January 20

• November 26
• October 08
• July 04
• May 01
• Ferbuary 28

• December 24
• August 31
• August 08
• July 11
• March 19
• Ferbuary 02
• January 19
• January 17

• December 07
• August 24
• June 20
• April 07
• March 17

• July 04
• February 08

• November 09
• May 14
• February 5

• October 14
• September 1
• August 1
• July 1
• March 18

• December 19
• October 24
• September 20
• August 22