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 12 - Commission on Phytosanitary Measures (CPM) Recommendations
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 and Australian Peak Shippers Association (APSA) notice (UPDATE 12) on 9 April 2024.
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:
- The draft CPM Recommendation on Sea Containers, that refers to the principles of Custodial Responsibility, was adopted.
- Clarification was obtained that the proposals for Customs declarations of container cleanliness to be made by importers were of a provisional nature, and a willingness to understand shippers concerns was expressed.
- CPM 18 agreed to an extension of the mandate for its Sea Containers Focus Group to 2027, and to the appointment of an additional representative of industry. I am pleased to say that GSF has been formally offered this position and can now be considered a full member of the Focus Group.
Further detail is available HERE (FTA/ APSA MEMBER LOGIN REQUIRED)
Sal Milici - Licensed Customs Broker
General Manager Trade Policy & Operations - FTA / APSA
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