International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI) said that its its Victoria International Container Terminal, in the Port of Melbourne in Australia has been officially approved to perform 14.4 rural tailgate inspections, easing the procedure of cargo releases in the terminal.
A 14.4 rural tailgate inspection aims to manage biosecurity risks associated with imported containers, by subjectin to through biosecurity control.
A rural tailgate inspects a container for soil contamination and seed contamination both inside & outside of the container, among others.
ICTSI said the approval follows the recent policy extension by the Australian Government’s Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, which broadens the scope of sea freight containers.
“The tailgate inspection is an important biosecurity measure that aims to identify and mitigate risks associated with imported sea containers. VICT now offers this service directly at its facility in Webb Dock,” ICTSI said.
“Conducting inspections on-site enables VICT to streamline the import process by reducing the need for additional container transfers, resulting in significant time and cost savings for stakeholders in the Victorian supply chain,” it added.
ICTSI said that VICT’s on-dock inspection service “eliminates the need for containers to be moved off-site for biosecurity clearance,” easing the process for customs brokers, importers and biosecurity industry participants.
“Containers destined for rural Victoria can undergo the mandated biosecurity checks at VICT, facilitating quicker release and reducing overall logistics costs,” it said.
“VICT’s fully certified and trained staff, equipped with the required tools and expertise, are ready to provide tailored services for different container types, including dry boxes, reefers, open tops, and ISO tankers, ensuring compliance with the highest biosecurity standards,” ICTSI added.
