Invasive pests - lighting risks

Packing a container at night under bright lights can attract unwanted insects that can then be transported across the globe. Ensure you mitigate the risk by implementing seasonal measures for packing in hours of darkness. 

This animation has been developed in partnership with the Cargo Integrity Group.

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TT Club

Date11/01/2022

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