23 July 2026
Who does this notice affect?
This notice affects all parties involved in international sea container logistics, including, but not limited to, port operators, vessel operators, freight forwarders, exporters, importers, packers, container operators, transport operators, container depot operators, and terminal operators.
What has changed?
The department has developed a series of five capacity-building videos to support global stakeholders to minimise pest contamination associated with the movement of sea containers. The videos provide practical guidance for government and industry stakeholders on understanding and applying good pest risk management practices throughout the supply chain.
The guidance has been developed with input from key international sea container industry organisations and associations, including the Bureau International des Containers, the Global Shippers Forum, the World Shipping Council, members of the IPPC Sea Container Focus Group, the Pacific Community (SPC), and members of the Pacific Plant Protection Organization (PPPO).
The videos are intended as a global capacity‑building resource and are not designed to replace individual countries’ regulatory requirements, policies, procedures, or practices, including those of the department.
Stakeholders are encouraged to view the videos, apply the guidance where relevant, and share them within their organisations and international networks to support global efforts to minimise pest contamination.
Additionally, a short survey has been developed to help us assess the usefulness, clarity, and practical relevance of these videos in supporting global efforts to minimise pest contamination. We would greatly appreciate if you could complete the survey and provide your valuable feedback.
You can access the videos and survey at the following link:
Minimising Pest Contamination in Global Sea Container Pathway
Further information
For further information, please contact the International Collaborations Team at HHWG_seacontainerworkshop@aff.gov.au