Importers bringing vehicles in from Japan are set for a reprieve.
Enhanced inspection processes for all ships coming in from Japan, put in place following the stink bug crisis, are set to end on April 30, the Ministry for Primary Industries told AutoTalk.
That coincides with the end of the stink bug season in Japan.
As a result, the average discharge of vehicles from roll-on roll off ships should return to 12-24 hours, compared with 48 hours or more.
However, MPI is reserving the right to reinstate the measures on a case-by-case basis.
“Enhanced levels of scrutiny will continue to apply to any vessel that MPI believes has a high risk of stink bug contamination after this date.”
