A transitional facility that hubs (holds) sea containers before they are sent to the nominated TF for unpacking/devanning must be authorised to do so.

Biosecurity New Zealand are taking applications now, and these close on the 30^th of September.

When applying for approval, the following needs to be sent to container.hubbing@mpi.govt.nz:

• operating manual describing procedures that the TF, operator, authorised persons, and relevant staff will follow to meet the required conditions for hubbing of sea containers
• site plan showing the area where hubbed containers will be placed and held securely.

For more information on sea container hubbing please visit:

https://www.mpi.govt.nz/import/border-clearance/containers-and-cargo-border-clearance/sea-container-hubbing-at-transitional-facilities