Fumigation requirements to New Zealand

Thursday, August 24, 2023

CMA CGM informs its customers that in response to the rapid expansion of brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB) throughout Europe and North America, New-Zealand authorities have issued guidelines and instructions for the 2023/2024 high risk season (September 1st, 2023 to April 30th, 2024) to prevent infestations.

As with previous BMSB risk seasons, it is the responsibility of the customer with cargo subject to these restrictions to meet treatment and certification/reporting requirements for their cargo before arrival in New Zealand.

Container cannot be fumigated on arrival in New Zealand and would need to be returned to one of the transhipment ports. All costs associated with any delays to ANL/CMA CGM vessels as a result of noncompliance to fumigation regulations will be to the account of the customer.

For all details regarding the cargo concerned and risk countries, as well as guidelines on these requirements, please refer to the following dedicated website: https://www.mpi.govt.nz/import/vehicles-machinery-parts/brown-marmorated-stink-bug-requirements-for-importers/