Apr. 02 2026
Dear Valued Customers
In view of the current security situation in the Arabian Gulf, which in our judgment is likely to
give rise to considerable risk of damage and/or delay and/or disadvantage to the
Vessel/Goods and/or those on board, under the terms of our contract of carriage, for all
cargo shipped on the following Vessel: ASL SHEKOU V – 02614, whether located ashore or
at sea, we hereby give notice under Clause 8 (Liberties) of the Bill of Lading that ESL will
exercise their right to stop the Vessel in Sohar, Oman and discharge and/or tranship the
cargo, with all risk and cost to be for the Merchant.
FOR CARGO TO UAE, BAHRAIN, IRAQ, KUWAIT AND QATAR
The affected cargo will be discharged at Sohar, Oman and such discharge shall constitute
due fulfilment of the contract.
A mandatory surcharge of USD 1,250 per 20” container and USD 2,000 per 40” container
(to be paid by the Merchant) will apply to all affected shipments, without exception, to cover
deviation costs and/or all operational costs of the discharge in Sohar, Oman.
Customers shall have the option to have their cargo moved via truck to Jebel Ali, UAE. This
will be subject to the following trucking and transit coordination charge:
- Rate: USD 2,350 per container
- Payable by: Consignee
Local Charges & Import Detention Terms will apply as follows:
- Standard Local Charges: All standard import local charges at Jebel Ali would apply
and are on account of the consignee - Import Detention Freetime: Standard Import Detention Freetime at Jebel Ali will
apply.
Any storage or other arrangements, and any ancillary charges, costs and expenses involved
in dealing with the cargo following discharge are for the sole account of the Merchant.
FOR ALL CARGO TO SOHAR
For those cargoes destined for SOHAR on the above-mentioned vessel, we hereby give
notice that the carriage of these cargoes will be delayed due to the above situation, in which
case this will be at the Merchant’s risk and cost.
A mandatory surcharge of USD 750 per TEU (to be paid by the Merchant) will apply to all
affected shipments, without exception, to cover deviation costs, delay and/or all
operational costs.
Furthermore, all storage, and any ancillary charges arising out of or in connection with the
above deviation and/or delay shall be for the sole account and risk of the Merchant.
Customers are kindly requested to contact their local ESL representative to obtain details
and to confirm instructions for local recovery arrangements.
Should customers wish to have their cargo forwarded to an alternative destination by ESL,
please contact your local ESL representative, who can further assist you.
ESL sincerely appreciates your understanding and cooperation during this time.
For further clarification, please contact your local ESL representative.
Thank you.