Restrictions on cargo arriving at Malpensa (MXP) Airport
2024.11.18
We have received a notification from the local authorities regarding the subject mentioned, and the following measures are required when transporting the subject cargo.
We apologize for this inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.
1. Subject
Goods that may present a risk of importation of infected mosquitoes
(Examples include) Items defined in the Arbovirosis Plan, such as tyres, cut flowers, ornamental plants transported in watery substrates, exotic wood trunks that may contain even small amounts of water, saucers, etc.
2. Outline
When transporting the subject cargo to MXP Airport, it must be accompanied by certificates attesting to their disinsection at the time of shipment from the affected areas.
3. Others
- Customers are requested to confirm the procedures required at MXP in advance, as well as the transportability of the shipment, the necessary procedures and documents.
- Please kindly note that we will not be responsible for any instructions provided by the authorities for the return or destruction of the shipment, and the customer may be asked for any costs incurred.
Should you have any inquiries, please kindly contact the sales in charge.
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（The contents provided by USMAF-SASN, Ministry of Health - former General Directorate for Health Prevention [excerpt]）
CARGO loaded on incoming aircraft: Goods that may present a risk of importation of infected mosquitoes (as defined in the Arbovirosis Plan, such as tyres, cut flowers, ornamental plants transported in watery substrates, exotic wood trunks that may contain even small amounts of water, saucers, etc.) must be accompanied by certificates attesting to their disinsection at the time of shipment from the affected areas.
The lack of certificates constitutes a significant non-compliance with the current regulations, compromising the prevention system. As a result, the health authority will issue an order to disinsect the goods on site immediately for subsequent nationalization, which will be at the importers' expense.