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 11 - FTA/APSA Submission to the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC)
UPDATE 10 - Outcomes of the 2nd IPPC Workshop on Pest Risk Mitigation of Sea Containers
UPDATE 9 - Revised structure of sea containers
UPDATE 8 - IPPC CPM draft recommendation released
UPDATE 7 - Bi-lateral engagement with the World Shipping Council
UPDATE 6 - Conference - Sea Container Cleanliness (Brisbane)17 to 19 July 2023
UPDATE 5 - International Developments
UPDATE 4 - World Shipping Council Proposal
UPDATE 3 - Container Cleanliness Working Group and IPPC Brisbane Conference
UPDATE 2 - 'Safeguarding Continuum' and associated 'Custodial Responsibility'.
UPDATE 1 - Verified Pest Prevention (VPP) declarations

There have been several significant developments since the last Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) and Australian Peak Shippers Association (APSA) notice (UPDATE 11) in November 2023.

These have created a more complex position for shippers' interests as new global measures for the cleanliness of containers and avoidance of pest contamination reach pivotal points.

The following developments include:

1. Report of the Commission on Phytosanitary Measures (CPM) Focus Group on Sea Containers:
2. CPM Focus Group: expansion of membership and Terms of Reference
3. CPM Recommendation on Minimising the Pest Risk Associated with Sea Containers
4. Engagement with World Shipping Council (WSC)
5. Revision of the CTU Code

Further detail is available HERE (FTA/ APSA MEMBER LOGIN REQUIRED)

Paul Zalai - Director FTA | Secretariat APSA | Director GSF

NEW GLOBAL MEASURES - AVOIDANCE OF CONTAMINATION OF CONTAINERS (UPDATE 12) - COMMISSION ON PHYTOSANITARY MEASURES (CPM) RECOMMENDATIONS