BMSM Season for Australia and New Zealand

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On September 1, 2025, the annually recurring fumigation obligation against the Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB) begins.

This affects all goods that are shipped from Germany to Australia or New Zealand starting from September 1, 2025.
All shipments coming from high-risk countries, which need to be fumigated must not be sealed or wrapped in foil, among other things.
It is pointed out that, for example, a wrapping net should be used instead. Additionally, no food, pharmaceutical products, or seeds may be loaded into the consolidated cargo containers.
Please note that goods in the LCL sector will already be fumigated before September 1.

The fumigation obligation ends for goods to Australia with departure from Germany on April 30, 2026. For goods to New Zealand, the obligation ends with ETA New Zealand on April 30, 2026. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our export colleauges.

BMSB Season 2025 Info engl

New Port Security Law applicable

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A new Port Security Act will come into force on October 1, 2025.
This law affects the acceptance of import containers at the seaports of Bremerhaven, Wilhelmshaven, and Hamburg.
As of this date, it will no longer be possible to release import containers using conventional methods (such as PINs). Empty containers are not affected.
The statutory regulation on the release of import containers will come into force, making it mandatory for all transport participants.
PINs will be replaced by the Digital Collection Right. The German Ports platform forms the basis for this, and every company involved in transport must be registered with German Ports. We ask you to take this into account in the future and register there accordingly and in good time.
You can find further information at the following link: German Ports
Without this registration, participation in a transport will no longer be possible.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our import staff at any time.