Weekly Update 25 November 2019

Welcome to our new weekly update report for the BMSB season. We want to keep you informed of our work and answer your questions. We'll include eBACCa queue processing times and volumes.

This week

Sea freight queue

For the coming week, sea freight application turnaround is estimated at 3-6 days.

COB Friday 22nd November status: There were 1622 sea freight applications in the queue (includes Australian application) and TET were processing applications due back 22nd November (same day for operational performance targets).

There were 309 applications to be left to be processed before Monday 18th November.

On Monday 25th November morning the total sea freight queue (includes Australian applications) stood at 725 applications and TET are processing one day ahead of operational performance targets.

Airfreight queue

For the coming week, air freight application turnaround is estimated at 3- 8 hours.

COB Friday 22nd November status: there were 256 air freight applications left in the queue (includes Australia) of which 171 had to be completed on Friday 22nd November, 85 applications were due back Monday 25th November.  

On Monday 25th November there were 0 outstanding applications in the queue and the team were working 2 hours ahead of the operational performance target.

Australia queue

For the coming week, Australia container applications turnaround is estimated at 2-3 days. 

COB Friday 22nd  November status: Australia queue stood 273  applications (22 Air, 251  Sea) with 2 applications  left to complete all of Friday’s due applications.

On Monday 25th November morning the Australian queue had 133 applications with consignments being processed and due 26th September (8 hours ahead of operational performance targets).

Other

• Increases to MPI supervised inspections on containers (FCL) with VMP cargo, as these containers are considered high-risk cargo, is effective now.

Pressure point:

Reminder: Agents to make sure that the “new/used “state of the vehicles machinery and parts is clearly conveyed to MPI in the import entry. 

Applications processed Weekly 18th November – 24th November

All timings are based on business hours from 7am to 5pm.

Customer Enquiries Centre

Number of emails sent to bmsb@mpi.govt.nz 

Number of emails sent to standards@mpi.govt.nz 

Your questions answered

Topic 1 – Increased Intervention

Example

With regards to the FAKs containing VMPs fumigated and exempt fumigation (new, unused, stored indoors, shipped in sealed containers), will they be subjected to the increased intervention or exempt?

(as per notice)

Answer

MPI will be targeting FCL shipments only- FAK containers will not be targeted for the increased inspection/devan.

Topic 2 – Outside Temperature for Treatment

Example

We have a container in Italy that needs treatment before it can move to NZ but the outside temperature is less than 10 degrees in Italy therefore not compliant with MPI standards. They only have 2 kind of fumigation there: Heat or Sulfuryl Floride, no other option available.

Can you please help clarify this with MPI and what to do in this situation?

Answer:

You will be able to treat the cargo in Singapore if you choose too.

The cargo just needs to be treated offshore by any treatment provider before it gets to New Zealand.

The list of treatment providers

It is up to the treatment provider to meet the treatment requirements.

If they cannot meet the requirements you may need to go to other treatment providers who can.

Topic 3 – Fumigation Certificates

Example

Could you please advise if an original fumigation certificate is required for container shipments?

Answer:

The original fumigation certificate is not required, a copy will be accepted.

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