To strengthen the prevention of African Swine Fever and adhere to the principle of “zero blind spots in epidemic prevention,” Taichung Customs has activated strengthened inspection operations specifically targeting Mailiao Industrial Port. Intensified “zero-gap” prevention checks are being implemented on crew luggage and ship supplies, ensuring high-risk goods neither land on shore nor enter the domestic market.

Taichung Customs stated that the African Swine Fever epidemic has not yet fully subsided across Asian nations. Any food waste, meat products aboard incoming vessels, or pork products carried ashore by crew could all be potential sources of viral infection. Although Mailiao Port is a specialized cargo port with a relatively limited number of transferring crew, an African Swine Fever outbreak would inflict an incalculable impact on the nation. Port epidemic prevention must not be relaxed. Through the zero-gap inspection strategy, Customs continues to strengthen the promotion of prevention measures to port operators and shipping agents. This is to remind all personnel and transferring crew that any discovery of illegally carried animal or plant products must be immediately reported to Customs or the competent authority, thereby actively implementing the principle that “everyone at the port is a guardian of epidemic prevention.”

Taichung Customs further emphasized that preventing and controlling African Swine Fever is a long-term and sustained effort. Customs officials stationed at the port will enhance the inspection of crew luggage and the verification of ship supplies, thoroughly checking for any potential loopholes at all stages of port operations. Customs will collaborate with all relevant agencies, working together constantly to safeguard Taiwan’s livestock industry and national food security.

Contact Information:
Clearance Division II, Taichung Customs.
TEL: (05)6812061 ext. 101Ms. Hong