BMSB - BTS Logistics

Strict biosecurity requirements for exports and imports

Brown Marmorated stink bug

Is your shipment ready for BMSB season?

The Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB) may be small, but it causes big problems. Originally from East Asia, it’s known for hitching a ride on cargo during the cooler months between September and April. For Australia and New Zealand, this insect is a serious biosecurity threat to agriculture and the environment, which is why strict import rules are in place.

How bmsb is affecting global logistics

Shipping high-risk cargo to Australia or New Zealand?

If you are exporting goods like vehicles, machinery or industrial parts during BMSB season, your shipment may need mandatory treatment before it leaves port. These rules mainly affect ocean freight and apply to both Full Container Load (FCL) and Less than Container Load (LCL) shipments.

Why does it matter for your shipments?

By ensuring your cargo meets the requirements before departure, you avoid costly delays, extra treatments on arrival or even refusal at the border.

Ensuring biosecurity through proper fumigation measures

Treatment that meets the rules

To protect local agriculture, shipments may need to be heat treated or fumigated before leaving the port. Only treatment providers approved by the relevant Australian and New Zealand authorities can carry out these procedures. Having the right documentation is just as important. With everything in order before shipping, your cargo can move quickly and smoothly through biosecurity checks.

Not just protection for your shipment

Completing treatment in advance does not only ensure compliance with biosecurity regulations but also helps safeguarding business continuity and customer trust.

How BTS Logistics makes it look easy

We know the BMSB rules inside out and work closely with certified treatment partners to ensure your cargo is processed, treated and documented correctly. Our team monitors every regulatory update and stays in direct contact with local authorities, so your shipment always meets the latest requirements. That means fewer delays and more certainty for your supply chain.

Keep your exports on track

BMSB season doesn’t have to slow you down. With BTS Logistics, you can count on compliant, hassle-free shipping even in the most regulated months of the year. Ready to make your next shipment BMSB-proof? Contact us today and let’s get started.

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