East African Ports Update
Date: 6th December 2018 Dear Valued Customers, Subject: East African Ports Update Thank you for shipping with our company on East Africa Services. For your best arrangement, we would like to update you the present port situation as reference. We…
Read moreVietnam Customs Regulation – Updated Import Regulation
Date: 03 December 2018 Subject : Vietnam Customs Regulation – Updated Import Regulation Thank you for your support to our company. As per the notice from Vietnam Customs which requested to show Detailed Information on Shipping Documents (Bill of lading…
Read moreImport and Export THC at CALCUTTA (Kolkata), India – 1 DECEMBER 2018
Date: 28 November 2018 Subject : Import and Export THC at CALCUTTA (Kolkata), India – 1 DECEMBER 2018 Please be informed that with effect from 1 December 2018, the Terminal Handling Charges (THC) for both Export THC (THL) and Import…
Read moreImport and Export THC at Chennai, India – 22 NOVEMBER 2018
Date: 22 November 2018 Subject : Import and Export THC at Chennai, India – 22 NOVEMBER 2018 Please be advised that with effective from 22 November 2018, the Terminal Handling Charges (THC) for both Export THC (THL) and…
Read moreImport and Export THC at Tuticorin, India – 22 NOVEMBER 2018
Date: 22 November 2018 Subject : Import and Export THC at Tuticorin, India – 22 NOVEMBER 2018 Please be advised that with effective from 22 November 2018, the Terminal Handling Charges (THC) for both Export THC (THL) and Import…
Read moreImport and Export THC at Cochin, India – 20 NOVEMBER 2018
Date: 20 November 2018 Subject : Import and Export THC at Cochin, India – 20 NOVEMBER 2018 Please be informed that with effect from 20 November 2018, the Terminal Handling Charges (THC) for both Export THC (THL) and…
Read moreLow Sulphur Surcharge (LSS) to/from Shanghai / Ningbo / Yangtze River Delta – Effective 14 DECEMBER 2018
Date: 16 November 2018 SUBJECT: Low Sulphur Surcharge (LSS) to/from Shanghai / Ningbo /Yangtze River Delta – Effective 14 DECEMber 2018 In view of the recent decision by China’s Maritime Safety Administration (MSA) requiring vessels operating in the Yangtze River…
Read moreGeneral Rate Restoration Indian Sub-Continent to Mombasa & Dar Es Salaam – Effective 1 DECEMBER 2018
Date: 11 November 2018 SUBJECT: General Rate Restoration Indian Sub–Continent to Mombasa & Dar Es Salaam – Effective 1 DECEMber 2018 In order to continue providing a high-quality service from Indian Sub-Continent to East Africa, ESL Trade Management…
Read moreKenya - New requirements for Import Cargo Clearance
Date: 07 November 2018 Subject: Kenya – New requirements for Import Cargo Clearance Per Joint Public Notice from Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) and Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), we would like to inform you the new requirements for Import Cargo…
Read morePAKISTAN – COUNTRYWIDE STRIKE
Date: 05th November 2018 Dear Valued Customers, Subject: PAKISTAN – COUNTRYWIDE STRIKE Thank you for shipping with our company. We would like to update you that countrywide strike in Pakistan has been called off. Please contact our local Sales…
Read morePAKISTAN – COUNTRYWIDE STRIKE
Date: 02nd November 2018 Dear Valued Customers, Subject: PAKISTAN – COUNTRYWIDE STRIKE Thank you for shipping with our company. This is to inform you that countrywide strike is going in Pakistan started 2 days ago. As reported, the…
Read moreEast African Ports Update
Date: 31st October 2018 Dear Valued Customers, Subject: East African Ports Update Thank you for shipping with our company on East Africa Services. For your best arrangement, we would like to update you the present port situation as…
Read moreIndia Regulatory Changes - Sea Cargo Manifest and Transshipment Regulations (SCMTR) Further Extension to 1st March 2019
Date: 31st October 2018 Subject: India Regulatory Changes – Sea Cargo Manifest and Transshipment Regulations (SCMTR) Further Extension to 1st March 2019 We would like to update you the latest development on advanced manifest in India. Government of India…
Read moreCHATTOGRAM, BANGLADESH – COUNTRYWIDE STRIKE WITHDRAWN
Date: 31st October 2018 Dear Valued Customers, Subject: CHATTOGRAM, BANGLADESH – COUNTRYWIDE STRIKE WITHDRAWN Thank you for shipping with our company. We would like to update you that countrywide strike in Bangladesh was withdrawn yesterday. All operations and container…
Read moreCHATTOGRAM, BANGLADESH – COUNTRYWIDE STRIKE
Date: 29th October 2018 Dear Valued Customers, Subject: CHATTOGRAM, BANGLADESH – COUNTRYWIDE STRIKE Thank you for shipping with our company. This is to inform you that countrywide strike is going on in Bangladesh and there is no significant improvement has…
Read moreGeneral Rate Restoration (GRR) from Far East & South East Asia to Mombasa & Dar Es Salaam - Effective 1st November 2018
Date: 18th October, 2018 SUBJECT: General Rate Restoration (GRR) from Far East & South East Asia to Mombasa & Dar Es Salaam – Effective 1st November 2018 In order to continue providing a high-quality service from Far East & South…
Read moreIndia ICD Update North Western Region
Date: 15 October 2018 Dear Valued Customers, Subject: India ICD Update North Western Region With reference to Notice from operator Gateway Rail, North Western Region of Indian Railways is executing track maintenance blocks on Ajmer & Jaipur division….
Read moreBangladesh Government Circular for Spelling change on Chittagong to CHATTOGRAM
Date: 3 October 2018 SUBJECT: Bangladesh Government Circular for Spelling change on Chittagong to CHATTOGRAM With reference to circular of Bangladesh Government Order for adjusting with Bengali spelling of Chittagong, English spelling has been amended to CHATTOGRAM effective…
Read moreEast African Ports Update
Date: 3rd October 2018 Dear Valued Customers, Subject: East African Ports Update Thank you for shipping with our company on East Africa Services. For your best arrangement, we would like to update you the present port situation as reference. We…
Read moreIMDG container Packing and Handling in QATAR
Date: 28 September 2018 SUBJECT: IMDG container Packing and Handling in QATAR As per the circular received from Qatar Terminals with regarding to “IMDG CONTAINER PACKING AND HANDLING” We kindly request you to comply with the requirement for all DG…
Read moreICD Embakasi Congestion and Urgent Arrangement
Date: 1st October 2018 Subject: ICD Embakasi Congestion and Urgent Arrangement Dear Valued Customers, Thank you for shipping with our company on TBL service to ICD Embakasi, Nairobi. For your best arrangement, we would like to update you the…
Read moreGeneral Rate Restoration Indian Sub Continent to Mombasa & Dar Es Salaam – Effective 1 OCTOBER 2018
Date: 28 September 2018 SUBJECT: General Rate Restoration Indian Sub Continent to Mombasa & Dar Es Salaam – Effective 1 october 2018 In order to continue providing a high-quality service from Indian Sub Continent to East Africa, ESL Trade…
Read moreEast African Ports Update
Date: 20th September 2018 Subject: East African Ports Update Dear Valued customer (name of contact), Thank you for shipping with our company on East Africa Services. For your best arrangement, we would like to update you the present port…
Read moreAdditional charges applied by CONCOR to/from ICD imports and export shipments, India – latest update "collected directly from respective customer"
Date: 3 September 2018 Subject: Additional charges applied by CONCOR to/from ICD imports and export shipments, India – latest update “collected directly from respective customer” Following our advisory on 16 August 2018, please be advised that Container Corporation of…
Read moreAsia Kenya Express Service (AKX) Upgrade
Date: 24 August 2018 SUBJECT: Asia Kenya Express Service (AKX) Upgrade Emirates Shipping Line is pleased to announce direct call extensions at Central China and South China on its Asia Kenya Express service (AKX) with effect from M/V Ever…
Read moreACCURATE DECLARATION ON MANIFEST
22nd August 2018 Subject : ACCURATE DECLARATION ON MANIFEST Dear Valued Customers, It is always our core objective to provide the best service to our customers and stakeholders. Data quality is one of the critical success factors for the achievement. Therefore,…
Read moreHeavy rainfall and flooding in Cochin (Kerala)
Date: 21st August 2018 Subject: India Ports – Heavy rainfall and flooding in Cochin (Kerala) Due to the serious rainfall impacting the whole district, all transport unions have decided to use their truck and trailer for flood relief and to…
Read moreSchedule Change – Emirates Sana Voyage 1832W
Date: 20th August 2018 Subject: Schedule Change – Emirates Sana Voyage 1832W Please kindly be informed that the adverse weather at Central China has severely impacted the overall vessel schedules in the region. Consecutive Typhoons are seriously ruining the transportation…
Read moreAdditional charges applied by CONCOR to/from ICD imports and export shipments, India – effective 15th AUGUST 2018
Date: 16 August, 2018 SUBJECT: Additional charges applied by CONCOR to/from ICD imports and export shipments, India – effective 15th AUGUST 2018 Please be advised that Container Corporation of India “CONCOR” has levied additional charges on all containers going…
Read moreGeneral Rate Restoration (GRR) from United Arab Emirates to East Africa – effective 15th SEPTEMBER 2018
Date: 15 August, 2018 SUBJECT: General Rate Restoration (GRR) from United Arab Emirates to East Africa – effective 15th SEPTEMBER 2018 In order to continue providing a high quality service from United Arab Emirates to East Africa; ESL…
Read moreImport and Export THC at Nhava Sheva, India – Bharat Mumbai Container Terminals Pvt. Ltd “BMCT”
Date: 10 August 2018 Subject : Import and Export THC at Nhava Sheva, India – Bharat Mumbai Container Terminals Pvt. Ltd “BMCT” Please be advised that the quantum of Terminal Handling Charges (THC) for both Export THC (THL) and…
Read moreGeneral Rate Restoration (GRR) Indian Sub-Continent to Zanzibar, Tanzania – effective 15th AUGUST 2018
Date: 6 August 2018 SUBJECT: General Rate Restoration (GRR) Indian Sub-Continent to Zanzibar, Tanzania – effective 15th AUGUST 2018 In order to continue providing a high quality service from Indian Sub-Continent to East Africa; we hereby announce to implement…
Read moreIndia Regulatory Changes - Sea Cargo Manifest and Transshipment Regulations (SCMTR) – Deferred Effective 1st November 2018
Date: 31 July 2018 SUBJECT: India Regulatory Changes – Sea Cargo Manifest and Transshipment Regulations (SCMTR) – Deferred Effective 1st November 2018 Following our advisory on 26th July, further Notice was published by India Central Board of Indirect Taxes and…
Read moreMiddle East Ports Update
Date: 1 August 2018 SUBJECT: Middle East Ports Update We would like to update you the status in the Middle East region per below. For sure that we are keeping our utmost effort to collaborate with concerned parties and terminals…
Read moreGeneral Rate Restoration Indian Sub Continent to Mombasa & Dar Es Salaam – Effective 15 AUGUST 2018
Date: 29 July 2018 SUBJECT: General Rate Restoration Indian Sub Continent to Mombasa & Dar Es Salaam – Effective 15 AUGUST 2018 In order to continue providing a high-quality service from Indian Sub Continent to East Africa, ESL Trade…
Read moreIndia Regulatory Changes - Sea Cargo Manifest and Transshipment Regulations (SCMTR) - Effective 1st August 2018
Date: 27 July 2018 SUBJECT: India Regulatory Changes – Sea Cargo Manifest and Transshipment Regulations (SCMTR) – Effective 1st August 2018 The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIT) Notification Number 38 / 2018 – Customs (N.T.) has made…
Read moreGeneral Rate Restoration (GRR) from Far East & South East Asia to Middle East – effective 1 AUGUST 2018
Date: 17 July 2018 SUBJECT: General Rate Restoration (GRR) from Far East & South East Asia to Middle East – effective 1 AUGUST 2018 In order to continue providing high quality, , ESL Trade Management has decided to…
Read moreGeneral Rate Restoration Asia to Mombasa & Dar Es Salaam – effective 1 AUGUST 2018
Date: 19 July 2018 SUBJECT: General Rate Restoration Asia to Mombasa & Dar Es Salaam – effective 1 AUGUST 2018 In order to continue providing a high-quality service from Far East and South East Asia to East Africa, ESL Trade…
Read moreUmm Qasr, Iraq - Port Situation 2nd Updated
Date 17 July 2018 SUBJECT: Umm Qasr, Iraq – Port Situation 2nd Updated As latest update of our Iraq office, Port gates were opened up yesterday with security measures and limited movement. Each terminal at Umm Qasr is individually evaluating…
Read moreUmm Qasr, Iraq - Port Situation Update
Date 16 July 2018 SUBJECT: Umm Qasr, Iraq – Port Situation Update With reference to the updates from our Iraq field office, there are on-going protests and demonstrations in many cities of Iraq, including Basra since 13 July 2018. Due…
Read moreFAF for FE / SE / INSC / ME Region – JULY 2018
Date: 25 June 2018 Subject: FAF for FE / SE / INSC / ME Region – JULY 2018 Please be informed that for JULY 2018, the Fuel Adjustment Factor (FAF) for relevant cargoes in FE / SE / INSC /…
Read moreCONTAINER CARGO WEIGHT VALIDATION
22nd June 2018 Dear Valued Customers, Reference to our continuous notices on Container Weight Declaration, we would like to emphasize again the essential of proper loading and accurate cargo weight not exceeding the container maximum payload indicating on the container…
Read moreMalaysia Documentation and Customs Special Requirement
Date: 21st Jun 2018 Subject: Malaysia Documentation and Customs Special Requirement Thank you for your support to our company We would like to remind you the special requirement on documentation and customs for export / import / transshipment Malaysia per…
Read moreGeneral Rate Restoration Asia to Mombasa & Dar Es Salaam – effective 1 JULY 2018
Date: 20 June 2018 SUBJECT: General Rate Restoration Asia to Mombasa & Dar Es Salaam – effective 1 JULY 2018 In order to continue providing a high-quality service from Far East and South East Asia to East Africa, ESL Trade…
Read moreConsignee details Mandatory for Import Process
Date: 15th June 2018 Dear valuable customers, Subject: Consignee details Mandatory for Import Process Thank you for shipping with our company. Being your business partner, we are consistently evaluating and improving the processes and services to your good company. For…
Read moreGeneral Rate Restoration (GRR) for Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania – effective 1 JULY 2018
Date: 11 June 2018 SUBJECT: General Rate Restoration (GRR) for Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania – effective 1 JULY 2018 In order to continue providing a high quality service from United Arab Emirates to East Africa; we hereby announce to implement…
Read moreMombasa CFS Nomination and ICD Nairobi Idling boxes
Date: 8 June 2018 Subject: Kenya – Mombasa CFS Nomination and ICD Nairobi Idling boxes Per Public Notices from KPA (Kenya Port Authority), we would like to inform you the new policies on Mombasa CFS Nomination and Idling boxes at…
Read moreEast African Ports Update
Date: 7 June 2018 Subject: East African Ports Update Thank you for shipping with our company on East Africa Services. For your best arrangement, we would like to update you the present port situation as reference. For sure that we…
Read moreNew Direct call at Sohar on GALEX Service
Date: 5 June 2018 SUBJECT: New Direct call at Sohar on GALEX Service Emirates Shipping Line is pleased to announce a direct call at Sohar on its GALEX service with effect from MV Tessa/ 1833 W ETA 13 September, 2018….
Read moreRestricted Commodities to and from Iran (90 days wind down)
Date: 4 June 2018 SUBJECT: Restricted Commodities to and from Iran (90 days wind down) In order to abide by the 90-day wind down period as announced by JCPOA on 8 May 2018 (Refer FAQ document LINK), ESL shall…
Read moreMandatory HS CODE and NPWP (TAX NUMBER) for Import into INDONESIA
Date: 28 May 2018 SUBJECT: Mandatory HS CODE and NPWP (TAX NUMBER) for Import into INDONESIA Please be informed that with effect from 23 MAY 2018 there is a new mandatory information from Indonesia custom for all incoming import shipment…
Read moreGeneral Rate Restoration(GRR)China –effective 1st JUNE 2018
Date: 28 May 2018 SUBJECT: General Rate Restoration (GRR) China – effective 1st JUNE 2018 In order to continue providing a high quality service to and from China; we hereby announce to implement a General Rate Restoration (GRR) effective 1st…
Read moreEmergency Bunker Surcharge from All areas except China – effective 1st JUNE 2018
Date: 28 May 2018 SUBJECT: Emergency Bunker Surcharge from All areas except China – effective 1st JUNE 2018 The continued surge in bunker prices has greatly impacted the operating environment for container shipping lines. Due to unsustainable nature of the…
Read moreGeneral Rate Restoration (GRR) for East Africa Trade (from UAE / ISC) – effective 1st JUNE 2018
Date: 23 May 2018 SUBJECT: General Rate Restoration (GRR) for East Africa Trade (from UAE / ISC) – effective 1st JUNE 2018 In order to continue providing a high quality service from United Arab Emirates and Indian Sub-continent to East…
Read moreChina AMS Customer Unique Identifier – 1st JUNE 2018 (REMINDER)
Date: 24th May 2018 Subject: China AMS Customer Unique Identifier – 1st JUNE 2018 (REMINDER) We would like to remind your good company of China AMS per GACC (General Administration of Customs, PR China) Rule No. 56, effective 1st June…
Read moreGeneral Rate Restoration (GRR) for East Africa Trade – effective 1st JUNE 2018
Date: 21 May 2018 SUBJECT: General Rate Restoration (GRR) for East Africa Trade – effective 1st JUNE 2018 In order to continue providing a high quality service from Far East & South East Asia to East Africa; we hereby announce…
Read moreFAF for FE / SE / INSC / ME Region – JUNE 2018
Date: 15 May 2018 Subject: FAF for FE / SE / INSC / ME Region – JUNE 2018 Please be informed that for JUNE 2018, the Fuel Adjustment Factor (FAF) for relevant cargoes in FE / SE / INSC /…
Read moreGeneral Rate Restoration (GRR) Indian Sub-Continent to Zanzibar, Tanzania – effective 15th MAY 2018
Date: 14 May 2018 SUBJECT: General Rate Restoration (GRR) Indian Sub-Continent to Zanzibar, Tanzania – effective 15th MAY 2018 In order to continue providing a high quality service from Indian Sub-Continent to East Africa; we hereby announce to implement a…
Read moreChina AMS Customer Unique Identifier – 1st JUNE 2018
Date: 3rd May 2018 Subject: China AMS Customer Unique Identifier – 1st JUNE 2018 Referring to GACC (General Administration of Customs, PR China) Rule No. 56 on China AMS (Advanced Manifest Submission), we would like to draw your immediate attention…
Read moreContainer Imbalance Charge (CIC) for Thailand Import – 15 MAY 2018
Date: 4 May 2018 Subject: Container Imbalance Charge (CIC) for Thailand Import – 15 MAY 2018 Please be informed that with effect from 15 May 2018 we will apply the Container Imbalance Charge (CIC) for inbound to Bangkok PAT Terminal…
Read moreGeneral Rate Restoration (GRR) to Zanzibar, Tanzania – effective 15th MAY 2018
Date: 3 May 2018 SUBJECT: General Rate Restoration (GRR) to Zanzibar, Tanzania – effective 15th MAY 2018 In order to continue providing a high quality service from Middle East to East Africa; we hereby announce to implement a General Rate…
Read moreGeneral Rate Restoration (GRR) for East Africa Trade – effective 15th MAY 2018
Date: 3 May 2018 SUBJECT: General Rate Restoration (GRR) for East Africa Trade – effective 15th MAY 2018 In order to continue providing a high quality service from Far East & South East Asia to East Africa; we hereby announce…
Read moreFAF for FE / SE / INSC / ME Region – MAY 2018
Date: 24 April 2018 Subject: FAF for FE / SE / INSC / ME Region – MAY 2018 Please be informed that for MAY 2018, the Fuel Adjustment Factor (FAF) for relevant cargoes in FE / SE / INSC /…
Read moreExport THC at Thailand – 15th MAY 2018
Date: 20 April 2018 Subject : Export THC at Thailand – 15th MAY 2018 Please be advised that with effective from 15 MAY 2018 the Terminal Handling Charges (THC) for Export THC (THL) at Thailand will be adjusted to new…
Read moreImport and Export THC at Kandla, India – 1st APRIL 2018
Date: 4 April 2018 Subject : Import and Export THC at Kandla, India – 1st APRIL 2018 Please be informed that with effect from 1 April 2018, the Terminal Handling Charges (THC) for both Export THC (THL) and Import THC…
Read moreESL Bottle Seal on Laden Containers (CARRIER SEAL MANDATORY & HUGE PENALTY ON DISCREPANCIES) – REMINDER
Date: 11 April 2018 Subject: ESL Bottle Seal on Laden Containers (CARRIER SEAL MANDATORY & HUGE PENALTY ON DISCREPANCIES) – REMINDER In view of the extremely strict policy on CONTAINER SEAL ACCURACY by customs and terminals at destination countries,…
Read moreGeneral Rate Restoration (GRI) for Asia to Middle East Gulf Ports – effective 21 APRIL 2018
Date: 11 April 2018 SUBJECT: General Rate Restoration (GRI) for Asia to Middle East Gulf Ports – effective 21 APRIL 2018 In order to continue to provide a high quality service during the current market situation, ESL Trade Management…
Read moreImport and Export THC at Belawan, Indonesia – 14th APRIL 2018 (applicable for DG only)
Date: 29 March 2018 Subject : Import and Export THC at Belawan, Indonesia – 14th APRIL 2018 (applicable for DG only) Please be informed that with effect from 14 April 2018, the Terminal Handling Charges (THC) for both Export…
Read moreSaudi Arabia Import – Customs Ban on certain types of CAR
22 March 2018 Subject: Saudi Arabia Import – Customs Ban on certain types of CAR Referring to recent regulation from Saudi Arabia Government, Customs has imposed Ban on certain models / types of CAR which do not meet fuel…
Read moreImport and Export THC at Penang, Malaysia – 1st APRIL 2018
Date: 21 March 2018 Subject : Import and Export THC at Penang, Malaysia – 1st APRIL 2018 Please be informed that with effect from 1 April 2018, the Terminal Handling Charges (THC) for both Export THC (THL) and Import THC…
Read moreImport and Export THC at Cochin, India – 1st APRIL 2018
Date: 21 March 2018 Subject : Import and Export THC at Cochin, India – 1st APRIL 2018 Please be informed that with effect from 1 April 2018, the Terminal Handling Charges (THC) for both Export THC (THL) and Import…
Read moreGeneral Rate Restoration (GRR) for East Africa Trade – effective 1st APRIL 2018
Date: 20 March 2018 SUBJECT: General Rate Restoration (GRR) for East Africa Trade – effective 1st APRIL 2018 In order to continue providing a high quality service from Far East & South East Asia to East Africa; we hereby announce…
Read moreContainer Imbalance Charge (CIC) for Vietnam Import – 15 APRIL 2018
Date: 14 March 2018 Subject: Container Imbalance Charge (CIC) for Vietnam Import – 15 APRIL 2018 Please be informed that with effect from 15 April 2018 we will apply the Container Imbalance Charge (CIC) for Vietnam import shipment. …
Read moreContainer Imbalance Charge (CIC) for Vietnam Import – 1 APRIL 2018
Date: 5 March 2018 Subject: Container Imbalance Charge (CIC) for Vietnam Import – 1 APRIL 2018 Please be informed that with effect from 1 April 2018 we will implement the Container Imbalance Charge (CIC) for Vietnam import shipment. Above implement…
Read moreBAF and CAF for East Africa Trade – APRIL 2018
Date: 2 March 2018 SUBJECT: BAF and CAF for East Africa Trade – APRIL 2018 Please note the BAF and CAF quantum on the East Africa trade in the month APRIL 2018 as follows: Bunker Adjustment Factor (BAF) …
Read moreContainer Imbalance Charge (CIC) for all Indonesia Import – 15 MARCH 2018
Date: 1 March 2018 Subject: Container Imbalance Charge (CIC) for all Indonesia Import – 15 MARCH 2018 Please be informed that with effect from 15 March 2018 we will implement the Container Imbalance Charge (CIC) for all Indonesia Import shipment. …
Read moreFAF for FE / SE / INSC / ME Region – MARCH 2018
Date: 1 February 2018 Subject: FAF for FE / SE / INSC / ME Region – MARCH 2018 Please be informed that for MARCH 2018, the Fuel Adjustment Factor (FAF) for relevant cargoes in FE / SE / INSC /…
Read moreRevision of Export THC at Abu Dhabi, UAE – 26 JANUARY 2018
Date: 26 January 2018 Subject : Revision of Export THC at Abu Dhabi, UAE – 26 JANUARY 2018 Please be informed that with effect from 26 January 2018, the Terminal Handling Charges (THC) for Export THC (THL) at Abu Dhabi,…
Read moreBAF and CAF for East Africa Trade – FEBRUARY 2018
Date: 24 January 2018 SUBJECT: BAF and CAF for East Africa Trade – FEBRUARY 2018 Please note the BAF and CAF quantum on the East Africa trade in the month FEBRUARY 2018 as follows: Bunker Adjustment Factor (BAF) Scope: …
Read moreImport and Export THC at Nhava Sheva, India – Bharat Mumbai Container Terminals Pvt. Ltd “BMCT”
Date: 24 January 2018 Subject : Import and Export THC at Nhava Sheva, India – Bharat Mumbai Container Terminals Pvt. Ltd “BMCT” Please be advised that the quantum of Terminal Handling Charges (THC) for both Export THC (THL) and Import…
Read moreFAF for FE / SE / INSC / ME Region – FEBRUARY 2018
Date: 24 January 2018 Subject: FAF for FE / SE / INSC / ME Region – FEBRUARY 2018 Please be informed that for FEBRUARY 2018, the Fuel Adjustment Factor (FAF) for relevant cargoes in FE / SE / INSC /…
Read moreGeneral Rate Restoration (GRR) for East Africa Trade – effective 15th FEBRUARY 2018
Date: 22 January 2018 SUBJECT: General Rate Restoration (GRR) for East Africa Trade – effective 15th FEBRUARY 2018 In order to continue providing a high quality service from India to East Africa; we hereby announce to implement a…
Read moreSubject: Umm Qasr, Iraq – Terminal Name is Mandatory
Date: 5 January, 2018 Subject: Umm Qasr, Iraq – Terminal Name is Mandatory Please be informed that customs clearance at Umm Qasr North and South Port is different. Therefore, we appreciate your cooperation per below for expediting the import…
Read moreBAF and CAF for East Africa Trade – JANUARY 2018
Date: 18 December 2017 SUBJECT: BAF and CAF for East Africa Trade – JANUARY 2018 Please note the BAF and CAF quantum on the East Africa trade in the month JANUARY 2018 as follows: Bunker Adjustment Factor (BAF)…
Read moreBAF and CAF for East Africa Trade – DECEMBER 2017
Date: 24 November 2017 SUBJECT: BAF and CAF for East Africa Trade – DECEMBER 2017 Please note the BAF and CAF quantum on the East Africa trade in the month DECEMBER 2017 as follows: Bunker Adjustment Factor (BAF) Scope:…
Read moreFAF for FE / SE / INSC / ME Region – DECEMBER 2017
Date: 24 November 2017 Subject: FAF for FE / SE / INSC / ME Region – DECEMBER 2017 Please be informed that for DECEMBER 2017, the Fuel Adjustment Factor (FAF) for relevant cargoes in FE / SE / INSC /…
Read moreKuwait Port Congestion Surcharge (CSD) for Kuwait (KWKWI) - 25 DECEMBER 2017
Date: 22 November 2017 SUBJECT: Kuwait Port Congestion Surcharge (CSD) for Kuwait (KWKWI) – 25 DECEMBER 2017 Please be informed that we will adjust the Congestion Surcharge (CSD) for Kuwait (KWKWI) with effect from 25 DECEMBER 2017 Please…
Read moreKuwait Customs Regulation - CARGO ON PALLET
Date: 27 October, 2017 Subject: Kuwait Customs Regulation – CARGO ON PALLET Please be informed that Kuwait Customs has implemented new regulation of CARGO ON PALLET with effective from 19 October 2017. Below is the rough translation of rule for…
Read moreFAF for FE / SE / INSC / ME Region – NOVEMBER 2017
Date: 26 October 2017 Subject: FAF for FE / SE / INSC / ME Region – NOVEMBER 2017 Please be informed that for NOVEMBER 2017, the Fuel Adjustment Factor (FAF) for relevant cargoes in FE / SE / INSC /…
Read moreCAF for HKG/SEAS to/from HKG/SEAS Region – NOVEMBER 2017
Date 26 October 2017 Subject : CAF for HKG/SEAS to/from HKG/SEAS Region – NOVEMBER 2017 Kindly be informed that the CAF (CURRENCY ADJUSTMENT FACTOR) for NOVEMBER 2017 will be maintained as below: Origin: HKHKG / SEAS (Hong Kong /…
Read moreRevision of Import and Export THC at Vietnam – 1 DECEMBER 2017
Date: 26 October 2017 Subject : Revision of Import and Export THC at Vietnam – 1 December 2017 Please be advised the Terminal Handling Charge (THC) – both Export THC (THL) and Import THC (THD) at Vietnam will be revised with…
Read moreNew Agency Appointment in Thailand
Date 25 October 2017 SUBJECT: New Agency Appointment in Thailand Emirates Shipping Line announces the appointment of M/S. SIAM EMIRATES SHIPPING AGENCIES LIMITED as the Line’s new agency in Thailand effective 01 November, 2017. Siam Emirates Shipping Agencies is formed…
Read moreBAF and CAF for East Africa Trade –NOVEMBER 2017
Date: 18 October 2017 SUBJECT: BAF and CAF for East Africa Trade –NOVEMBER 2017 Please note the BAF and CAF quantum on the East Africa trade in the month NOVEMBER 2017 as follows: Bunker Adjustment Factor (BAF) Scope: …
Read moreESL Bottle Seal on Laden Containers (CARRIER SEAL MANDATORY & HUGE PENALTY ON DISCREPANCIES)
Date: 16 October 2017 Subject: ESL Bottle Seal on Laden Containers (CARRIER SEAL MANDATORY & HUGE PENALTY ON DISCREPANCIES) In view of the rigorous policy on CONTAINER SEAL ACCURACY by customs and terminals at destination countries, we need your…
Read moreImplementation of CHANNEL FEE in Surabaya – 1st OCTOBER 2017
Date: 29 September 2017 Subject: Implementation of CHANNEL FEE in Surabaya – 1st OCTOBER 2017 Please be informed that the Port Terminal in Surabaya – PT PELABUHAN INDONESIA III (PERSERO) is implementing CHANNEL FEE with effect from 1st October 2017….
Read moreCAF for HKG/SEAS to/from HKG/SEAS Region – OCTOBER 2017
Date 21 September 2017 Subject : CAF for HKG/SEAS to/from HKG/SEAS Region – OCTOBER 2017 Kindly be informed that the CAF (CURRENCY ADJUSTMENT FACTOR) for OCTOBER 2017 will be maintained as below: Origin: HKHKG / SEAS (Hong Kong / South…
Read moreRevision of Import and Export THC at Singapore – Effective Immediately
Date: 21 September 2017 Subject : Revision of Import and Export THC at Singapore – Effective Immediately Please be advised Singapore Terminal Handling Charge (THC) – both Export THC (THL) and Import THC (THD) for Out of Gauge (OOG) shipments…
Read moreFAF for FE / SE / INSC / ME Region – OCTOBER 2017
Date: 20 September 2017 Subject: FAF for FE / SE / INSC / ME Region – OCTOBER 2017 Please be informed that for OCTOBER 2017, the Fuel Adjustment Factor (FAF) for relevant cargoes in FE / SE / INSC /…
Read moreRevision of Import and Export THC at Port Klang, Malaysia – 1 OCTOBER 2017
Date: 20 September 2017 Subject : Revision of Import and Export THC at Port Klang, Malaysia – 1 OCTOBER 2017 Please be advised Port Klang, Malaysia Terminal Handling Charge (THC) – both Export THC (THL) and Import THC (THD) for Out…
Read moreBAF and CAF for East Africa Trade –SEPTEMBER 2017
Date: 22 August 2017 SUBJECT: BAF and CAF for East Africa Trade –SEPTEMBER 2017 Please note the BAF and CAF quantum on the East Africa trade in the month SEPTEMBER 2017 as follows: Bunker Adjustment Factor (BAF) Scope: All…
Read moreGeneral Rate Restoration (GRR) for East Africa Trade – effective 1st SEPTEMBER 2017
Date: 13 August, 2017 SUBJECT: General Rate Restoration (GRR) for East Africa Trade – effective 1st SEPTEMBER 2017 In order to continue providing a high quality service from United Arab Emirates (UAE) to East Africa; we hereby announce a…
Read moreCAF for HKG/SEAS to/from HKG/SEAS Region – SEPTEMBER 2017
Date 8 August 2017 Subject : CAF for HKG/SEAS to/from HKG/SEAS Region – SEPTEMBER 2017 Kindly be informed that the CAF (CURRENCY ADJUSTMENT FACTOR) for SEPTEMBER 2017 will be maintained as below: Origin: HKHKG / SEAS (Hong Kong / South…
Read moreKuwait Port Congestion Surcharge (CSD) for Shuaiba, KWSAA – 10 AUGUST 2017
Date: 8 August, 2017 SUBJECT: Kuwait Port Congestion Surcharge (CSD) for Shuaiba, KWSAA – 10 AUGUST 2017 Please be informed that due to continuously congestion at Kuwait, we will adjust the Port Congestion Surcharge (CSD) for Shuaiba. Please refer…
Read moreFAF for FE / SE / INSC / ME Region – SEPTEMBER 2017
Date: 8 August 2017 Subject: FAF for FE / SE / INSC / ME Region – SEPTEMBER 2017 Please be informed that for SEPTEMBER 2017, the Fuel Adjustment Factor (FAF) for relevant cargoes in FE / SE / INSC / ME regions will be changed as below: Scope Quantum Ex: Far East Asia…
Read moreKuwait Port Congestion Surcharge (CSD) for Shuaiba, KWSAA – AUGUST 2017
Date: 2 August, 2017 Please be informed that we will implement the Port Congestion Surcharge (CSD) for Shuaiba, Kuwait with immediately effect. Please refer details per below: Scope: All shipments to Shuaiba , Kuwait (KWSAA) Quantum: USD150/20’ & USD300/40’…
Read moreCAF for HKG/SEAS to/from HKG/SEAS Region – AUGUST 2017
Date 25 July 2017 Kindly be informed that the CAF (CURRENCY ADJUSTMENT FACTOR) for AUGUST 2017 will be maintained as below: Origin: HKHKG / SEAS (Hong Kong / South East Asia) Destination: HKHKG / SEAS (Hong Kong / South…
Read moreBAF and CAF for East Africa Trade – AUGUST 2017
Date: 25 July 2017 Please note the BAF and CAF quantum on the East Africa trade in the month AUGUST 2017 as follows: Bunker Adjustment Factor (BAF) Scope: All west bound cargoes from China, South East Asia and…
Read moreSCT Single Customs Territory, UGANDA
Date: 14th July 2017 Dear Valued Customers, Subject: SCT Single Customs Territory, UGANDA Thanks for your support to our EAFA service. Per below Circulars from Uganda Revenue Authority (URA), Single Customs Territory System (https://www.ura.go.ug/Resources/webuploads/GNRART/Single%20Customs%20Territory.pdf) & is now extended…
Read moreFAF for FE / SE / INSC / ME Region – AUGUST 2017
Date: 11 July 2017 Please be informed that for AUGUST 2017, the Fuel Adjustment Factor (FAF) for relevant cargoes in FE / SE / INSC / ME regions will be changed as below: Scope Quantum Ex: Far East Asia /…
Read moreICD Embakasi, Kenya - Transit Delay
Date: 7th July 2017 Due to recent shortage of maize and wheat in Kenya, full attention and priority of locomotives & transportation has been shifted to these cargoes per local emergency. Since there is only one RMG working at KPA…
Read moreEmirates Shipping Agencies (China) Ltd - Xiamen Rep. Office Relocation Notice
Please be informed that Emirates Shipping Agencies (China) Ltd. Xiamen Rep. Office will be relocated to below address effective 3rd July 2017. Unit 9, 10 F, Fortune Centre, 100 Lujiang Road, Xiamen China Postal Code: 361001 Tel: 86-592-2652529 Fax: 86-592-2652530 All email contacts, telephone and fax lines remain unchanged. . Full contact…
Read moreFAF For FE / SE / INSC / ME Region – JULY 2017
Please be informed that for JULY 2017, the Fuel Adjustment Factor (FAF) for relevant cargoes in FE / SE / INSC / ME regions will be changed as below: Scope Quantum Ex: Far East Asia / South East Asia To: Indian…
Read moreCAF For HKG/SEAS To/From HKG/SEAS Region – JULY 2017
Kindly be informed that the CAF (CURRENCY ADJUSTMENT FACTOR) for JULY 2017 will be maintained as below: Origin: HKHKG / SEAS (Hong Kong / South East Asia) Destination: HKHKG / SEAS (Hong Kong / South East Asia) Quantum as follow: (including reefer) 20’ CAF US$ 35.00 40’ CAF …
Read moreBAF And CAF For East Africa Trade – JULY 2017
Please note the BAF and CAF quantum on the East Africa trade in the month JULY 2017 as follows: Bunker Adjustment Factor (BAF) Scope: All west bound cargoes from China, South East Asia and North East Asia to all East Africa destinations Quantum: USD 750/TEU (No…
Read moreRevision Of Bangladesh Equipment Imbalance Charge (EIS) – 26th JUNE 2017
Please be advised that due to the operational situation at Chittagong in Bangladesh, all shipments discharged in Chittagong, Bangladesh (BDCGP) are subject to the Equipment Imbalance Charge (EIS) per below with effect from 26th June 2017. Details are as below: Ex: …
Read moreQATAR UPDATE
Please be informed that due to the diplomatic change in the Middle East region, we have below arrangement under force majeure condition. Bookings to and from Qatar are stopped with immediate effect Shipments on carriage – solutions / decision will…
Read moreRevision Of Import And Export THC At Nhava Sheva, India – 22nd May 2017
Please be advised that with effective from 22nd MAY 2017, the Terminal Handling Charges (THC) for both Export THC (THL) and Import THC (THD) at Nhava Sheva, India will be implemented as follows:. TERMINAL HANDLING CHARGES Currency: INR Non Hazardous Hazardous Port Terminal Cycle 20′ 40′ 20′ 40′…
Read moreCAF For HKG/SEAS To/From HKG/SEAS Region – JUNE 2017
Kindly be informed that the CAF (CURRENCY ADJUSTMENT FACTOR) for JUNE 2017 will be maintained as below: Origin: HKHKG / SEAS (Hong Kong / South East Asia) Destination: HKHKG / SEAS (Hong Kong / South East Asia) Quantum as follow: (including reefer) 20’ CAF US$ 35.00 40’ CAF US$…
Read moreFAF For FE / SE / INSC / ME Region – JUNE 2017
Please be informed that for JUNE 2017, the Fuel Adjustment Factor (FAF) for relevant cargoes in FE / SE / INSC / ME regions will be changed as below: Scope Quantum Ex: Far East Asia / South East Asia To: Indian…
Read moreBAF And CAF For East Africa Trade – JUNE 2017
Please note the BAF and CAF quantum on the East Africa trade in the month JUNE 2017 as follows: Bunker Adjustment Factor (BAF) Scope: All west bound cargoes from China, South East Asia and North East Asia to all East Africa destinations Quantum: USD 750/TEU…
Read moreFAF For FE / SE / INSC / ME Region – MAY 2017
Please be informed that for MAY 2017, the Fuel Adjustment Factor (FAF) for relevant cargoes in FE / SE / INSC / ME regions will be changed as below: Scope Quantum Ex: Far East Asia / South East Asia…
Read moreCAF For HKG/SEAS To/From HKG/SEAS Region – MAY 2017
Kindly be informed that the CAF (CURRENCY ADJUSTMENT FACTOR) for MAY 2017 will be maintained as below: Origin: HKHKG / SEAS (Hong Kong / South East Asia) Destination: HKHKG / SEAS (Hong Kong / South East Asia) Quantum as follow: …
Read moreBAF And CAF For East Africa Trade – MAY 2017
Please note the BAF and CAF quantum on the East Africa trade in the month MAY 2017 as follows: Bunker Adjustment Factor (BAF) Scope: All west bound cargoes from China, South East Asia and North East Asia to all…
Read moreCHINA PRD THC Adjustment – Effective 1st MAY 2017
In view of current prevailing market conditions, with effective from 1st MAY 2017, the Terminal Handling Charges (THC) for Export THC (THL) at China PRD Locations will be implemented as follows:. Currency CNY TERMINAL HANDLING CHARGES for Export THC (THL)…
Read moreGeneral Rate Increase (GRI) For East Africa Trade – Effective 8th MAY 2017
In view of the latest market development, we hereby announce a General Rate Increase for East Africa Trade. The Quantum and Dates of the GRI implementation is as below: Scope (Load): Far East and South East Asia Scope (Discharge): …
Read moreKuwait Port Congestion Surcharge (CSD) – Effective 1st MAY 2017
Please be informed that we will implement the Kuwait Port Congestion Charge (CSD) with effective from 1st May 2017, due to congestion problem in Kuwait (Shuwaikh) continues to persist. Please refer details per below: Scope: All shipments to Kuwait…
Read moreIndia Import - Service Tax On Prepaid Freight (New Update)
Government of India – Ministry of Finance Department of Revenue has just announced per Circular No.206/4/2017-Service Tax that Service Tax of 4.5% on Prepaid Freight must be collected from consignees in India with effective from 23rd April. We will maintain…
Read moreRevision Of Export THC At China – 1st May 2017
Please be advised that in view of current prevailing market conditions with effective from 1st MAY 2017, the Terminal Handling Charges (THC) for Export THC (THL) at China will be implemented as follows:. TERMINAL HANDLING CHARGES for Export THC…
Read moreRevision Of Import And Export THC At Bahrain – 1st May 2017
Please be advised that with effective from 1st MAY 2017, the Terminal Handling Charges (THC) for both Export THC (THL) and Import THC (THD) at Bahrain will be implemented as follows:. TERMINAL HANDLING CHARGES CURRENCY : BHD Non Hazardous…
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