The stink bug season and how you can avoid fumigation from the Nordics

The Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB) season runs from the 1st of September 2024 until the 31st of May 2025. This means that all bookings from the 1st of September will incur a fumigation fee for all high-risk countries.

Why is the Brown Marmorated Stink Bug a problem?

The Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB) is an agricultural pest that feeds on, and can severely damage, fruit, and vegetable crops. It can spread via oceangoing vessels as it seeks shelter from cold weather during the winter months and tend to find their way into shipping containers.

Are you or your customers shipping cargo from high-risk countries, the cargo must be fumigated before shipping out on our services. To see a list of countries where fumigation is needed, please check the below link:

Countries where fumigation is needed

Avoid loadings from high-risk countries – Use our direct service from Denmark to Australia

To avoid loadings from high-risk countries, Greencarrier Consolidators offers a weekly direct service from Denmark to Melbourne and Sydney in Australia.

Find your departure here: Sailing schedules or book your shipment directly by clicking here.

Do you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us: Get in touch.

In the link below, you will find the most asked questions about high-risk countries and possible target cargo to be inspected via Hamburg:
Seasonal measures for Brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB)

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