Seasonal measures for Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB) 2021-22 Adult Brown Marmorated Stink Bug For the 2021-22 BMSB risk season, BMSB seasonal measures will apply to targeted goods manufactured and shipped from target risk countries, that have been shipped between 1 September 2021 and 30 April 2022 (inclusive), and to vessels that berth, load, or tranship from target risk countries within the same period. Note: The shipped on board date, as indicated on the Ocean Bill of lading, is the date used to determine when goods have been shipped. “Gate in” dates and times will not be accepted to ..read more

Sea container measures to protect against khapra beetle The Australian Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment have issued a new industry advice notice regarding sea container measures to protect against the khapra beetle. The following highlights key takeaways from this latest notice. Adult Khapra Beetle Who does this khapra beetle notice affect? Stakeholders in the import and shipping industries—including vessel masters, freight forwarders, treatment providers, Biosecurity Industry Participants, importers, customs brokers, principal shipping agents, and any other operators in ..read more

IMPORTER AND DIRECTORS FINED FOR SHIPPING CONTAINER CRASH DEATH Australian consignee found liable for shipping container crash death caused by improper load restraint in container from China, setting a legal precedent in Australia.   Australian importer, Futurewood Pty Ltd, and its two directors, were fined for breaching the chain of responsibility on load restraint over a truck crash which killed a motorist. In June 2012, a 33-year-old father was killed when a truck and its loaded container rolled on top of his Toyota Camry, as he waited at traffic lights on the opposite side o ..read more

Season Seasonal measures in Australia for managing Brown Marmorated Stink Bug In response to the rapid expansion of BMSB throughout Europe and North America, the Australian Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment (DAWE) has retained the current seasonal measures to manage the risk of BMSB from arriving in Australia for the 2020–21 BMSB risk season. The department has used a range of scientific, intelligence and evidence-based information when setting the measures, including data collected from the 2019-20 BMSB season onshore verification activities. The department has also worked ..read more

New Zealand Biosecurity has new requirements in place and has updated its cleaning certificate. The new certificate is available on the official Biosecurity New Zealand webpage. This MPI-recognised certificate specifies that the required cleaning actions for used outdoor or targeted machinery have been completed; including external and internal cleaning (involving disassembly) before arrival in New Zealand. To ensure all biosecurity needs are met don’t hesitate to contact a Freightplus representative. Freightplus is the market leader in offshore biosecurity inspection services and offshore bi ..read more

Market and Currency Developments from November 3rd   Each week Freightplus updates our community on the latest market and currency developments. Here are this week’s weekly market & currency developments. Record Aussie life expectancy; Record Chinese wine exports; Bankruptcies hit 241⁄2-year low Life expectancy; Personal insolvencies; Wine exports Life expectancy: Life expectancy at birth stands at 82.8 years for all Aussies in 2018 – amongst the highest in the world. Life expectancy for both females (84.9 years, up by 0.3 years from 2017) and males (80.7 years, up by 0.2 years from ..read more

This year we’ve seen a rapid expansion of the Brown Marmorated Stink Bug across Europe and North America. To combat this heightened risk the Australian Department of Agriculture have strengthened their measure for the 2019-20 risk season. The department has worked closely with he New Zealand Ministry for Primary Industries on this season’s measure to ensure both countries’ seasonal measures are consistent where possible.   Head of compliance controls Dean Merrilees said the department is keen to work with industry to keep this damaging pest out of Australia.   “Stopping BMSB is a joi ..read more

Each week Freightplus updates our community on the latest market and currency developments. Here are this week’s weekly market & currency developments.   Regional jobs: Micro, not macro focus required Detailed job market data; Purchasing Manager survey Regional unemployment: The regions with the highest unemployment rates are dominated by Queensland, South Australia and Western Australia. The regions with the lowest jobless rates can be predominately found in NSW, ACT and Victoria. Job market perspectives: Participation rates for Aussies aged 60-64 as well as those 65 years plus are ..read more

Each week Freightplus updates our community on the latest market and currency developments. Here are this week’s weekly market & currency developments. Aussies go cold on ultra-low rates. RBA expresses doubts. Aussie tourism shines. Consumer sentiment; Reserve Bank Board minutes; Tourist arrivals Consumer confidence: The weekly ANZ-Roy Morgan consumer confidence rating fell by 1.2 per cent to 110.9 points. Sentiment is below the average of 114.4 points held since 2014 and the longer term average of 113.1 points since 1990. Household spending intentions: The lift in retail spending inten ..read more