PLEASE NOTE - the development of new global measures for the avoidance of contamination of sea containers by invasive pests and cargoes will have a significant impact on international trade operational and reporting practices.

REFER:
UPDATE 1 - Verified Pest Prevention (VPP) declarations
UPDATE 2 - 'Safeguarding Continuum' and associated 'Custodial Responsibility'.
UPDATE 3 - Container Cleanliness Working Group and IPPC Brisbane Conference

RECORDING & PROPOSAL DIAGRAM

As outlined in Update 3, I have been privileged to work alongside Global Shippers Forum (GSF) colleagues and World Shipping Council (WSC) representatives in discussions on the WSC 'Pest Prevention Responsibility' and Verified Pest Prevention (VPP) proposals.

Late on the evening of Tuesday 14 March 2023, I had the privilege of hosting a 25 minute recorded interview with Claudio Bozzo (COO - MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company) in terms of these proposals.

The associated presentation and recording is available HERE (FTA/APSA LOGIN REQUIRED).

* Please note that these materials are only to be shared with permission from the Global Shippers Forum (GSF) or the World Shipping Council (WSC).

CPD EVENTS

Sal Milici and I will also be providing an update on developments to date at upcoming CPD events in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth.

"New Global Measures – Custodial Responsibility"
• Avoidance of contamination of sea containers by invasive pests
• International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) - four phases of the 'Safeguarding Continuum'

EARLY BIRD registration available HERE

We encourage members to view the above recording and participate at our upcoming events to provide feedback on this significant proposal to reform international trade practices.

Paul Zalai - Director FTA | Secretariat APSA | Director GSF

NEW GLOBAL MEASURES - AVOIDANCE OF CONTAMINATION OF CONTAINERS (UPDATE 4) World Shipping Council Proposal