News – Emirates Shipping Line

Consignee details Mandatory for Import Process - Reminder
Date: 19th February 2020 Dear valued customers, Subject: Consignee details Mandatory for Import Process – Reminder Thank you for shipping with our company. With reference to our notice of the importance of Consignee detail, we would like to…
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Subject: Bahrain Import – HS Code Mandatory
Date: 17th February 2020 Dear Valued customer, Subject: Bahrain Import – HS Code Mandatory We would like to express our sincere gratitude to your support to our company. It is to informed you of the circular from Bahrain…
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India Regulatory Changes - Sea Cargo Manifest and Transshipment Regulations (SCMTR) extended to 1st August 2020 – 5th Update
Date: 17th February 2020 Subject: India Regulatory Changes – Sea Cargo Manifest and Transshipment Regulations (SCMTR) extended to 1st August 2020 – 5th Update Referring to latest circular from Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC), the…
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China Operations Update 2 - Impact of Coronavirus
Date: 11th February 2020 China Operations Update 2 Impact of Coronavirus Dear Valued Customer, As the situation in China remains fluid and is varying from Region to Region, we are not in a position to provide a detailed…
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China Operations- Impact of Coronavirus, Lunar New Year Holidays Extension
Date: 30th January 2020 China Operations Impact of Coronavirus, Lunar New Year Holidays Extension Dear Valued Customer, In order to prevent the spread of the Coronavirus with outbreak in Wuhan, China authorities has announced that the Lunar New Year…
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IMO 2020 Environmental Fuel Surcharge (EFS) Effective 1st March 2020
Date: 23rd January 2020 Dear Valued Customers, Subject : IMO 2020 Environmental Fuel Surcharge (EFS) Effective 1st March 2020 Please be informed that an Environmental Fuel Surcharge (EFS) will be increased as per below, based on a Low Sulphur…
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Import and Export THC & Seal Fee at Vietnam –Effective 1 FEBRUARY 2020
Date: 27 December 2019 SUBJECT: Import and Export THC & Seal Fee at Vietnam –Effective 1 FEBRUARY 2020 Please be informed that with effective from 1 February 2020, the Seal Fee and Dangerous Cargo (Hazardous Cargo) Terminal Handling Charges (THC) for both Export THC…
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General Rate Restoration from India into Mombasa and Dar Es Salaam
Date: 21 January 2020 SUBJECT: General Rate Restoration from India into Mombasa and Dar Es Salaam In order to continue providing a high-quality service from India to East Africa, Emirates Shipping Line Trade Management has decided to implement a…
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Pakistan – Goods Transport Strike Called Off
Date: 15th January 2020 Dear Valued Customers, Subject: Pakistan – Goods Transport Strike Called Off Thank you for shipping with our company. This is to update you that the Goods Transport Strike in Pakistan has been already called off….
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Pakistan – Goods Transport Strike
Date: 13th January 2020 Dear Valued Customers, Subject: Pakistan – Goods Transport Strike Thank you for shipping with our company. This is to inform you that there has been on going Goods Transport Strike in Pakistan since 7th January…
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IMO 2020 Low Sulphur Fuel Charge Effective 1st February 2020
Date: 27th December 2019 Dear Valued Customers, Subject : IMO 2020 Low Sulphur Fuel Charge Effective 1st February 2020 Please be informed that an Environmental Fuel Surcharge (EFS) will be increased as per below, based on a Low Sulphur fuel…
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IMO 2020 Low Sulphur Fuel Charge Effective 1st January 2020
Date: 12th December 2019 Dear Valued Customers, Subject : IMO 2020 Low Sulphur Fuel Charge Effective 1st January 2020 Please be informed that an Environmental Fuel Surcharge (EFS) will remain unchanged as per below, based on a Low Sulphur…
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Penang, Malaysia - THC Revise Effective 1st Jan 2020
Date: 11th December 2019 SUBJECT: Penang, Malaysia – THC Revise Effective 1st Jan 2020 Please be informed that with effective from 1st January 2020 (Sail and Discharge) the quantum of TERMINAL HANDLING CHARGES ( Export and Import) for Dry/…
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East African Ports Update
Date: 3rd December 2019 Dear Valued customer, Subject: East African Ports Update We would like to express our sincere gratitude to your support on our East Africa Services. For your best arrangement, the present port situation is shared…
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IRAQ – Port Situation Update and Emergency Cost Recovery Surcharge effective 11 November 2019
Date: 18th November 2019 SUBJECT: IRAQ – Port Situation Update and Emergency Cost Recovery Surcharge effective 11 November 2019 With reference to continued updates from our Iraq field office, the nationwide protests and demonstrations in Iraq have…
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Tanzania - Empty Container Return in Clean Condition
Date: 15th November 2019 Subject: Tanzania – Empty Container Return in Clean Condition With reference to the circular from TASAC (Tanzania Shipping Agencies Corporation), it is regulated that shipping lines cannot impose container cleaning charge for empty boxes returned by…
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China AMS Decree 144 Effective 15 November 2019
Date: 14th November 2019 Subject: China AMS Decree 144 Effective 15 November 2019 We would like to remind your good company of China AMS per GACC (General Administration of Customs, PR China) Decree 144 to be superseding Rule No….
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India Regulatory Changes - Sea Cargo Manifest and Transshipment Regulations (SCMTR) postponed to 16th February 2020 – 4th Update
Date: 4th November 2019 Subject: India Regulatory Changes – Sea Cargo Manifest and Transshipment Regulations (SCMTR) postponed to 16th February 2020 – 4th Update Referring to latest circular from Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC), the effective…
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Iraq – Port Situation Update
Date: 4th November 2019 SUBJECT: 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. Due to this, the access roads to the…
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IMO 2020 Low Sulphur Fuel Charge Effective 1st December 2019
Date: 29 October 2019 Dear Valued Customers, Subject : IMO 2020 Low Sulphur Fuel Charge Effective 1st December 2019 The International Maritime Organization’s IMO 2020 Low Sulphur regulation will become effective from 1st January, 2020, aiming at improving air quality…
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General Rate Increase (GRI) from Far East & South East Asia to East Africa
Date: 28 October 2019 SUBJECT: General Rate Increase (GRI) from Far East & South East Asia to East Africa In order to continue to provide a high quality service during the current market situation, ESL Trade Management has…
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General Rate Increase (GRI) from Far East & South East Asia to Middle East
Date: 23 October 2019 SUBJECT: General Rate Increase (GRI) from Far East & South East Asia to Middle East In order to continue to provide a high quality service during the current market situation, ESL Trade Management has decided…
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General Rate Increase (GRI) from Far East & South East Asia to India Sub-Continent
Date: 23 October 2019 SUBJECT: General Rate Increase (GRI) from Far East & South East Asia to India Sub-Continent In order to continue to provide a high quality service during the current market situation, ESL Trade Management has decided…
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East African Ports Update
Date: 21st October 2019 Dear Valued customer, Subject: East African Ports Update We would like to express our sincere gratitude to your support on our East Africa Services. For your best arrangement, we would like to update you…
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Pakistan - Non Intrusive Inspection terminals set up in Karachi
Date: 18th October 2019 Dear Valued Customers, Subject : Pakistan – Non Intrusive Inspection terminals set up in Karachi Please be informed that Pakistani customs has implemented the Non-Intrusive Inspection (N II) containers scanning terminals at Karachi port and…
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India Regulatory Changes - Sea Cargo Manifest and Transshipment Regulations (SCMTR) Effective 1st AUGUST 2019 – 3rd Update
Date: 14th October 2019 Subject: India Regulatory Changes – Sea Cargo Manifest and Transshipment Regulations (SCMTR) Effective 1st AUGUST 2019 – 3rd Update With reference to our previous notices of the India Regulatory change, the Central Board of Indirect…
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General Rate Restoration into Zanzibar, Tanzania
Date: 26 September 2019 SUBJECT: General Rate Restoration into Zanzibar, Tanzania In order to continue providing a premium service from United Arab Emirates & Indian Sub-continent to East Africa; ESL Trade Management has decided to implement a General Rate…
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Umm Qasr, Iraq – Terminal / Berth Name is Mandatory (Revised)
25th September 2019 Subject : Umm Qasr, Iraq – Terminal / Berth Name is Mandatory (Revised) Dear Valued Customers, Thank you for your support to our company on Middle East Trade. Considering different formalities and customs requirement at Umm Qasr…
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Import and Export THC at Mangalore India – 20 SEPTEMBER 2019
Date: 20 September 2019 Subject : Import and Export THC at Mangalore India – 20 SEPTEMBER 2019 Please be advised that with effect from 20 September 2019, the Terminal Handling Charges (THC) for both Export THC (THL) and Import THC…
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Import and Export THC at Kolkata (Calcutta) India – 11 SEPTEMBER 2019
Date: 10 September 2019 Subject : Import and Export THC at Kolkata (Calcutta) India – 11 SEPTEMBER 2019 Please be advised that with effect from 11 September 2019, the Terminal Handling Charges (THC) for both Export THC (THL) and Import…
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Scrap / Waste / Used / Re-Cycling / Re-Conditioning / Re-Moulding Commodity Control
Date: 13th September 2019 Subject: Scrap / Waste / Used / Re-Cycling / Re-Conditioning / Re-Moulding Commodity Control Thank you for your support to our company. For securing smooth carriage, we would like to inform you the process for…
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Import and Export THC at Mundra India – 1 SEPTEMBER 2019
Date: 28 August 2019 Subject : Import and Export THC at Mundra India – 1 SEPTEMBER 2019 Please be advised that with effect from 1 September 2019, the Terminal Handling Charges (THC) for both Export THC (THL) and Import THC…
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General Rate Increase (GRI) from Far East & South East Asia to East Africa
Date: 28 August 2019 SUBJECT: General Rate Increase (GRI) from Far East & South East Asia to East Africa In order to continue to provide a high quality service during the current market situation, ESL Trade Management has decided to…
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General Rate Increase (GRI) from Far East & South East Asia to Middle East
Date: 27 August 2019 SUBJECT: General Rate Increase (GRI) from Far East & South East Asia to Middle East In order to continue to provide a high quality service during the current market situation,ESL Trade Management has decided to implement…
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Operational Cost Recovery Surcharge (OCR) to Kuwait (KWKWI / KWSAA) eff 1st September 2019
Date: 23 August 2019 SUBJECT: Operational Cost Recovery Surcharge (OCR) to Kuwait (KWKWI / KWSAA) eff 1st September 2019 Please be informed that we will implement the Operational Cost Recovery Surcharge (OCR) for all shipments to Kuwait (KWKWI / KWSAA…
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General Rate Restoration into Mombasa and Dar Es Salaam
Date: 25 August 2019 SUBJECT: General Rate Restoration into Mombasa and Dar Es Salaam In order to continue providing a high-quality service from United Arab Emirates & Indian Sub-continent to East Africa, Emirates Shipping Line Trade Management has decided to…
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Import and Export THC at Mundra India – 16 AUGUST 2019
Date: 13 August 2019 Subject : Import and Export THC at Mundra India – 16 AUGUST 2019 Please be advised that with effect from 16 August 2019, the Terminal Handling Charges (THC) for both Export THC…
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India Regulatory Changes - Sea Cargo Manifest and Transshipment Regulations (SCMTR) Effective 1st AUGUST 2019 – 2nd Update
Date: 12th August 2019 Subject: India Regulatory Changes – Sea Cargo Manifest and Transshipment Regulations (SCMTR) Effective 1st AUGUST 2019 – 2nd Update With reference to our previous notices of the India Regulatory change, the Central…
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IRAQ Import – Documents stamped by Iraq Embassy at Origin
Date: 6th August 2019 Subject: IRAQ Import – Documents stamped by Iraq Embassy at Origin With reference to Iraq government circular for below regulation in year 2013, customs and terminals have announced the strict enforcement from 1st October 2019. We…
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India Regulatory Changes - Sea Cargo Manifest and Transshipment Regulations (SCMTR) Effective 1st AUGUST 2019 - Update
Date: 29th July 2019 Subject: India Regulatory Changes – Sea Cargo Manifest and Transshipment Regulations (SCMTR) Effective 1st AUGUST 2019 – Update With reference to our previous notices of the India Regulatory change, the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and…
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India Regulatory Changes - Sea Cargo Manifest and Transshipment Regulations (SCMTR) Effective 1st AUGUST 2019
Date: 17th July 2019 Subject: India Regulatory Changes – Sea Cargo Manifest and Transshipment Regulations (SCMTR) Effective 1st AUGUST 2019 With reference to our previous notices of the India Regulatory change, the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and…
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ACCURATE DECLARATION FOR OPERATIONS & MANIFEST
17th July 2019 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, we sincerely need…
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Revised War Risk Surcharge (WRS) for all shipments to / from Middle East
Date: 9 July 2019 SUBJECT: Revised War Risk Surcharge (WRS) for all shipments to / from Middle East Further to War Risk Surcharge (WRS) implementation for all shipments to / from Middle East, Emirates Shipping Line will revise the quantum…
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Revised - War Risk Surcharge (WRS) for all shipments from China to Middle East - with effect from 4 AUGUST 2019
Date: 9 July 2019 SUBJECT: Revised – War Risk Surcharge (WRS) for all shipments from China to Middle East with effect from 4 AUGUST 2019 With reference to the recent maritime incidents in the Arabian Gulf, Ship Underwriters have decided to…
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War Risk Surcharge (WRS) for all shipments from China to Middle East - with effect from 4 AUGUST 2019
Date: 4 July 2019 SUBJECT: War Risk Surcharge (WRS) for all shipments from China to Middle East – with effect from 4 AUGUST 2019 With reference to the recent maritime incidents in the Arabian Gulf, Ship Underwriters…
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War Risk Surcharge (WRS) for all shipments to / from / routing via Middle East - with effect from 7 JULY 2019
Date: 28 June 2019 SUBJECT: War Risk Surcharge (WRS) for all shipments to / from / routing via Middle East with effect from 7 JULY 2019 With reference to the recent maritime incidents in the Arabian Gulf, Ship…
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Tanzania Suspension of Shipper ICD Nomination– Effective 18 June 2019
Date: 18 June 2019 Dear Valued Customers, Subject: Tanzania Suspension of Shipper ICD Nomination– Effective 18 June 2019 Thank you for your support to our company. Please be advised that as per Tanzania Government Notice No. 462…
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Tanzania Import Shipping Document Regulation – Effective 3rd July 2019
Date: 13th June 2019 Dear Valued Customers, Subject: Tanzania Import Shipping Document Regulation – Effective 3rd July 2019 With reference to the circular of TASAC (Tanzania Shipping Agencies Corporation), it is mandated that the Corporation to exclusively carry out documentation…
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East African Ports Update
Date: 13th June 2019 Dear Valued Customers, Subject: East African Ports Update We would like to express our sincere gratitude to your support on our East Africa Services. For your best arrangement, we would like to update you the present…
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General Rate Increase (GRI) from Asia to Middle East & India Sub-Continents
Date: 21 May 2019 SUBJECT: General Rate Increase (GRI) from Asia to Middle East & India Sub-Continents In order to continue to provide a high quality service during the current market situation, ESL Trade Management has decided to…
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Change of Office Address – Zanzibar, Tanzania
Date 6 May 2019 Subject: Change of Office Address – Zanzibar, Tanzania Please be informed that Zanzibar, Tanzania office has moved to below new address with immediate effect. All contact numbers and email addresses remain unchanged. …
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General Rate Increases (GRI) to Zanzibar, Tanzania
Date: 2 May 2019 SUBJECT: General Rate Increases (GRI) to Zanzibar, Tanzania In order to sustain and continue to provide a premium service from Middle East to Zanzibar, Tanzania; ESL Trade Management has decided to implement a…
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Import and Export THC at Japan – 10 JUNE 2019
Date: 2 May 2019 Subject : Import and Export THC at Japan – 10 JUNE 2019 Please be advised that with effect from 10 June 2019, the Terminal Handling Charges (THC) for both Export THC (THL) and Import…
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Import and Export THC at South Korea – 1 MAY 2019
Date: 25 April 2019 Subject : Import and Export THC at South Korea – 1 MAY 2019 Please be advised that with effect from 1 May 2019, the Terminal Handling Charges (THC) for both Export THC (THL) and…
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Import and Export THC at Mangalore India – 18 APRIL 2019
Date: 18 April 2019 Subject : Import and Export THC at Mangalore India – 18 APRIL 2019 Please be advised that with effect from 18 April 2019, the Terminal Handling Charges (THC) for both Export THC (THL)…
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General Rate Increases (GRI) from Middle East & Indian-subcontinent to Zanzibar, Tanzania – effective 15 April 2019
Date: 9 April 2019 SUBJECT: General Rate Increases (GRI) from Middle East & Indian-subcontinent to Zanzibar, Tanzania – effective 15 April 2019 In order to sustain and continue to provide a premium service from Middle East and…
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Import and Export THC for Dangerous Cargo / Special Equipment at Port Klang, Malaysia – 1 MAY 2019
Date: 15 April 2019 Subject : Import and Export THC for Dangerous Cargo / Special Equipment at Port Klang, Malaysia – 1 MAY 2019 Please be advised that with effective from 1 May 2019, the Terminal Handling Charges…
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Tanzania Customs Declaration - “TO ORDER” Bill of Lading - Update
Date: 11th April 2019 Dear Valued Customers, Subject: Tanzania Customs Declaration – “TO ORDER” Bill of Lading – Update We thank you for shipping with Emirates Shipping Line to East Africa. With reference to our notice of…
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Tanzania Customs Declaration - “TO ORDER” Bill of Lading
Date: 12th March 2019 Dear Valued Customers, Subject: Tanzania Customs Declaration – “TO ORDER” Bill of Lading We thank you for shipping with Emirates Shipping Line to East Africa. As reported by our Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania…
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South Sudan – MANDATORY OF ECTN (ELECTRONIC CARGO TRACKING NOTE) effective 1st April 2019
Date: 3rd April 2019 Dear Valued Customers, Subject: South Sudan – MANDATORY OF ECTN (ELECTRONIC CARGO TRACKING NOTE) effective 1st April 2019 With reference to attached circular, Authority of South Sudan has implemented regulation of ECTN (Electronic Cargo…
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Import and Export THC at Tuticorin India – 5 APRIL 2019
Date: 8 April 2019 Subject : Import and Export THC at Tuticorin India – 5 APRIL 2019 Please be advised that with effective from 5 April 2019, the Terminal Handling Charges (THC) for both Export THC (THL)…
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General Rate Increases (GRI) from Indian-subcontinent to Zanzibar, Tanzania – effective 2 April 2019
Date: 2 April 2019 SUBJECT: General Rate Increases (GRI) from Indian-subcontinent to Zanzibar, Tanzania – effective 2 April 2019 In order to improve and provide a high quality service from Indian-subcontinent to Zanzibar, Tanzania; ESL Trade Management…
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Kenya Regulation – Uniformity of VGM and Manifest Container Gross Weight
Date: 25th March 2019 Dear Valued Customers, Subject: Kenya Regulation – Uniformity of VGM and Manifest Container Gross Weight Please be informed that Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has executed strict regulation of Manifest Container Gross Weight reconciliation with…
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Saudi Arabia - License from Public Transport Authority is Compulsory
Date: 20th March 2019 Dear Valued Customers, Subject: Saudi Arabia – License from Public Transport Authority is Compulsory As per circular from Mawani, Saudi Port Authority stipulated in Article 26 that Shipping Lines are required to obtain a copy…
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General Rate Restoration (GRI) from Asia to Middle East & India Sub-Continents
Date: 15 March 2019 SUBJECT: General Rate Restoration (GRI) from Asia to Middle East & India Sub-Continents In order to continue to provide a high quality service during the current market situation, ESL Trade Management has decided to implement the…
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Import and Export THC at India – 15 FEBRUARY 2019
Date: 1 February 2019 Subject : Import and Export THC at India – 15 FEBRUARY 2019 Please be advised that with effective from 15 February 2019, the Terminal Handling Charges (THC) for both Export THC (THL) and Import THC (THD)…
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India Regulatory Changes - Sea Cargo Manifest and Transshipment Regulations (SCMTR) – Postponed for 3 months
Date: 26th February 2019 Subject: India Regulatory Changes – Sea Cargo Manifest and Transshipment Regulations (SCMTR) – Postponed for 3 months Referring to our notice of SCMTR on 31st January, please note that the Ministry of Finance and…
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Export THC Revised at China – 20 MARCH 2019
Date: 25 February 2019 Subject: Export THC Revised at China – 20 MARCH 2019 Please be informed that with effect from 20 March 2019, the Terminal Handling Charges (THC) for Export THC (THL) at China will be revised to the…
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Indian ICD Movement impacted by Gujjar’s Agitation – Called Off
Date: 18th February 2019 Dear Valued Customers, Subject: Indian ICD Movement impacted by Gujjar’s Agitation – Called Off Thank you for shipping with our company in India Trade. For your best arrangement, we would like to update…
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General Rate Restoration (GRI) from China to Middle East & India Sub-Continents
Date: 13 February 2019 SUBJECT: General Rate Restoration (GRI) from China to Middle East & India Sub-Continents In order to continue to provide a high quality service during the current market situation, ESL Trade Management has decided to…
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Indian ICD Movement impacted by Gujjar’s Agitation
Date: 12th February 2019 Dear Valued Customers, Subject: Indian ICD Movement impacted by Gujjar’s Agitation Thank you for shipping with our company in India Trade. For your best arrangement, we would like to update you below ICD…
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Import and Export THC at Port Klang, Malaysia – 1 MARCH 2019
Date: 11 February 2019 Subject: Import and Export THC at Port Klang, Malaysia – 1 MARCH 2019 Please be informed that with effect from 1 March 2019, the Terminal Handling Charges (THC) for both Export THC…
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Trailer Strike in Cochin, India – Called Off
Date: 11th February 2019 Dear Valued Customers, Subject: Trailer Strike in Cochin, India – Called Off Thank you for shipping with our company in India Trade. For your best arrangement, we would like to update you below…
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Trailer Strike in Cochin, India
Date: 8th February 2019 Dear Valued Customers, Subject: Trailer Strike in Cochin, India Thank you for shipping with our company in India Trade. For your best arrangement, we would like to update you below port situation as…
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India Regulatory Changes - Sea Cargo Manifest and Transshipment Regulations (SCMTR) Effective 1st March 2019
Date: 31 January 2019 Subject: India Regulatory Changes – Sea Cargo Manifest and Transshipment Regulations (SCMTR) Effective 1st March 2019 Reference our previous notices of the India Regulatory change, the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and…
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Weight Restriction Regulation in Tanzania – Effective 1st March 2019
Date: 4th February, 2019 Dear Valued Customers, Subject: Weight Restriction Regulation in Tanzania – Effective 1st March 2019 Please be informed that The Tanzania National Roads Agency (TANROADS) has announced the enforcement of Vehicle Load Control Act with effective…
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Low Sulphur Surcharge (LSS) to/from Taiwan – Effective 18 FEBRUARY 2019
Date: 29 January 2019 SUBJECT: Low Sulphur Surcharge (LSS) to/from Taiwan – Effective 18 FEBRUARY 2019 Please be advised that Emirates Shipping Line will implement the LSS for Taiwan effective 18 FEBRUARY 2019 and the details…
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Import Service Charge at Oman – effective 21 FEBRUARY 2019
Date: 22 January 2019 Subject: Import Service Charge at Oman – effective 21 FEBRUARY 2019 Please be informed that Emirates Shipping Line will implement “Import Service Charge” for all import shipments to Sohar Port as below quantum:…
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General Rate Increases (GRI) from United Arab Emirates to Zanzibar, Tanzania – effective 1 FEBRUARY 2019
Date: 10 January 2019 SUBJECT: General Rate Increases (GRI) from United Arab Emirates to Zanzibar, Tanzania – effective 1 FEBRUARY 2019 In order to improve and provide a high quality service from United Arab Emirates to Zanzibar,…
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Import and Export THC at Vietnam – 15 JANUARY 2019
Date: 9 January 2019 Subject: Import and Export THC at Vietnam – 15 JANUARY 2019 Please be informed that with effect from 15 January 2019, the Terminal Handling Charges (THC) for both Export THC (THL) and Import THC (THD) at…
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Low Sulphur Surcharge (LSS) to/from China / Hong Kong – Effective 21 JANUARY 2019
Date: 21 December 2018 SUBJECT: Low Sulphur Surcharge (LSS) to/from China / Hong Kong – Effective 21 JANUARY 2019 Please be advised that further to the Low Sulphur Surcharge (LSS) apply for Shanghai / Yangtze River Delta /…
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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…
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Vietnam 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…
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Import 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…
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Import 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…
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Import 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…
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Import 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…
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Low 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…
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General 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…
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Kenya - 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…
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PAKISTAN – 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…
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PAKISTAN – 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…
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East 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…
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India 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…
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CHATTOGRAM, 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…
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CHATTOGRAM, 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…
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General 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…
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India 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….
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Bangladesh 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…
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East 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…
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IMDG 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…
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ICD 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…
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General 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…
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East 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…
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Additional 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…
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Asia 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…
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ACCURATE 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,…
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Heavy 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…
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Schedule 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…
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Additional 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…
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General 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…
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Import 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…
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General 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…
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India 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…
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Middle 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…
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FAF 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 /…
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CONTAINER 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…
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Malaysia 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…
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General 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…
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Consignee 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…
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General 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…
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Mombasa 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…
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East 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…
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New 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….
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Restricted 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…
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Mandatory 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…
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General 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…
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Emergency 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…
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General 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…
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China 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…
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General 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…
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FAF 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 /…
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General 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…
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China 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…
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Container 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…
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General 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…
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General 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…
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FAF 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 /…
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Export 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…
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Import 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…
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ESL 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,…
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General 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…
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Import 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…
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Saudi 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…
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Import 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…
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Import 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…
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General 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…
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Container 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. …
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Container 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…
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BAF 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) …
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Container 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. …
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FAF 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 /…
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Revision 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,…
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BAF 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: …
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Import 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…
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FAF 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 /…
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General 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…
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Subject: 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…
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BAF 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)…
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BAF 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:…
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FAF 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 /…
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Kuwait 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…
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Kuwait 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…
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FAF 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 /…
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CAF 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 /…
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Revision 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…
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New 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…
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BAF 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: …
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ESL 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…
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Implementation 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….
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CAF 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…
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Revision 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…
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FAF 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 /…
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Revision 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…
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BAF 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…
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General 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…
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CAF 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…
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Kuwait 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…
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FAF 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…
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Kuwait 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’…
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CAF 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…
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BAF 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…
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SCT 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…
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FAF 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 /…
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ICD 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…
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Emirates 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…
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FAF 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…
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CAF 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 …
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BAF 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…
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Revision 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: …
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QATAR 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…
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Revision 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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Consignee details Mandatory for Import Process - Reminder

Date: 19th February 2020 Dear valued customers, Subject: Consignee details Mandatory for Import Process - Reminder Thank you for shipping with our company. With reference to our notice of the importance of Consignee detail, we would like to re-emphasize again for your close attention. Being your business partner, we are consistently evaluating and improving the processes and services to your esteemed company. For your export shipments, it is ...
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Subject: Bahrain Import – HS Code Mandatory

Date: 17th February 2020 Dear Valued customer, Subject: Bahrain Import – HS Code Mandatory We would like to express our sincere gratitude to your support to our company. It is to informed you of the circular from Bahrain Port Authorities mandating Cargo HS Codes for all Import shipments. Please refer below for details and make sure to provide accurate HS Codes on your Booking and Shipping Instruction for ...
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India Regulatory Changes - Sea Cargo Manifest and Transshipment Regulations (SCMTR) extended to 1st August 2020 – 5th Update

Date: 17th February 2020 Subject: India Regulatory Changes - Sea Cargo Manifest and Transshipment Regulations (SCMTR) extended to 1st August 2020 – 5th Update Referring to latest circular from Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC), the effective of the Sea Cargo Manifest and Transshipment Regulation (SCMTR) to be deferred to 1st August 2020. We will liaise with CBIC and concerned parties of any progress for further ...
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New Agencies Appointment in East Africa (Kenya and Tanzania)

Date 24 September 2019 SUBJECT: New Agencies Appointment in East Africa (Kenya and Tanzania) Emirates Shipping Line is pleased to announce the appointments of M/S. Blue Funnel Ltd. as the new agency in Kenya and M/S. Seaforth General Agencies Ltd. as the new agency in Tanzania. Effective date: 30 September, 2019 Both new agency companies are well recognized and strong and professional Organizations; having extensive network and cargo ...
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Emirates Shipping Line won 2019 Best Container Liner Award in Thailand

Date: 5 September 2019 Emirates Shipping Line, represented by Ben Line Agencies (Thailand) Ltd. won the 2019 Best Container Liner Award (Small and Medium Liner). This award is sponsored by the Thai National Shippers’ Council (TNSC) and based on feedback from exporters. The goal is to improve service quality so container lines are evaluated on schedule frequency, transit time, on time delivery, container condition, sales and customer service. Ben Line ...
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EMIRATES SHIPPING LINE ENHANCES SERVICE NETWORK

IMPORTANT NOTICE EMIRATES SHIPPING LINE ENHANCES SERVICE NETWORK 29th July 2019 Dear Valued Customers, Emirates Shipping Line is pleased to announce the restructure of services of Asia, Indian Sub-continent and Middle East with effective from 2nd half of August 2019. It will be offering an overall improved westbound and eastbound port coverage in Asia combined with improved transit times which overall will place us on an equal footing with competition ...
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