CMA CGM outlines fumigation requirements for Australia and New Zealand

CMA CGM has outlined fumigation requirements for cargo shipped to Australia and New Zealand during the 2026/2027 brown marmorated stink bug high-risk season.

The requirements will apply from 1 September 2026 to 30 April 2027.

Authorities introduced the measures in response to the rapid spread of the brown marmorated stink bug across Europe and North America.

Requirements for Australia

Customers shipping cargo subject to Australia’s restrictions must meet all applicable treatment, certification and reporting requirements.

The rules apply to cargo classified as target high-risk goods or target risk goods.

Customers are responsible for ensuring that their cargo complies with the requirements.

Requirements for New Zealand

Cargo subject to New Zealand’s restrictions must meet all treatment, certification and reporting requirements before arriving in the country.

The goods must undergo fumigation in the country of origin or at a transshipment port before reaching New Zealand.

The approved transshipment options identified by CMA CGM are Singapore and Port Klang.

Cargo cannot undergo fumigation after arrival in New Zealand. Non-compliant goods will need to return to one of the transshipment ports.

Customers will be responsible for all costs associated with delays to ANL or CMA CGM vessels resulting from non-compliance with the fumigation regulations.

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