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DGX - Dependable Global Express
9/1/2022
Dear Valued Customer,
The following is provided for your information:
Holiday Schedules
The offices listed below will be closed for the holiday as follows:
United States | Labor Day | September 5 |
Melbourne | Friday before AFL Grand Final | September 23 |
Fremantle | Queen's Birthday | September 26 |
Japan | Respect for the Aged Day | September 19 |
Japan | Autumnal Equinox Day | September 23 |
Please remember that certain offices are across the International Dateline. The dates above for the non-USA offices holidays are their dates, not the actual U.S. date.
Australia Stink Bug Fumigation Season 2022-2023
The Australian Department of Agriculture, Water and Environment has announced the seasonal measures for the upcoming 2022-2023 Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB) season, which is set to begin on September 1, 2022 and ends April 30, 2023.
Breakbulk cargo, Full Container Load (FCL) containers and Freight of All Kinds (FAK) shipments from high risk countries, including the USA, containing target high risk commodities are required to be fumigated.
For detailed information on the new regulations for the 2022-2023 season please visit:
https://www.agriculture.gov.au/biosecurity-trade/import/before/brown-marmorated-stink-bugs
With the aim of maintaining transit time integrity and minimizing financial impact, DGX will treat cargo sailing from the USA to Australia at an approved treatment facility in Los Angeles.
The LCL fumigation charges for this season will be USD 30.00 per w/m with a minimum of USD 150.00.
If you have any questions regarding the upcoming BMSB season please contact your local DGX office.
New Zealand: Brown Marmorated Stink Bugs (BMSB) season 2022/23
The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) has proposed the BMSB 2022-23 seasonal measures will apply to target vehicles, machinery, and parts exported from risk countries (which includes the USA), on 1 September 2022.
DGX will not be treating our consolidation containers from the USA to New Zealand.
A Manufacturer’s Declaration template for all applicable vehicles, machinery
and parts exported to New Zealand will be required, to determine if fumigation is required or if the cargo is exempt.
Regulations for BMSB treatment can be found on the website link below -
https://www.mpi.govt.nz/import/vehicles-machinery-parts/brown-marmorated-stink-bug-requirements-for-importers/
If your shipment requires fumigation it will be sent to an approved treatment facility in Los Angeles.
The LCL fumigation charges for this season will be USD 30.00 per w/m with a minimum of USD 150.00.
Please reach out to your DGX contact for a copy of the declaration or any further questions you may have.
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Should you have any questions, please contact your local DGX office or representative, or call us at 888-488-4888 or at 310-669-8888.
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