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We refer to our Customer Advisory dated 24th March 2026, regarding the discharge of cargo at Khor
Fakkan from vessel ESL Busan V-2606 in accordance with Clause 8 (Liberties) of the Bill of Lading.
Please find the final transportation plan and the applicable surcharges for cargoes destined to the
RED SEA ports:

For those cargoes destined for the Red Sea on the above-mentioned vessel, which will be
forwarded to its final destination (POD) under the bills of lading, we hereby give notice that the
carriage of these cargoes will be delayed due to the above situation and will require alternate
transhipment arrangements as a result of the ongoing situation, in which case this will be at the
Merchant’s risk and cost.
A mandatory surcharge of USD 1,750 per TEU (to be paid by “Merchant”) will apply to all affected
shipments, without exception, to cover deviation costs, delay and/or all operational costs of the
transshipment at alternate ports and forwarding to POD.
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.

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.

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.

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:
KMTC DAMMAM V-2608, 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 Khor Fakkan,
UAE and discharge and/or tranship the cargo, with all risk and cost to be for the Merchant.

FOR CARGO TO UAE PORTS:
The affected cargo will be discharged at Khor Fakkan and following such discharge, the cargo
shall be moved by truck to the intended destinations, as per the POD indicated on the Bill
of Lading.
A mandatory surcharge of USD 1,250 per TEU (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 transshipment in Khor Fakkan.
For the transportation of the cargo from Khor Fakkan to the intended destinations, a
mandatory additional charge of AED 4500 per container will apply to cover the
transportation by trucks and any ancillary costs related thereto.
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 CARGO TO ALL OTHER ARABIAN GULF PORTS:
Cargoes destined for the ports in the UPPER GULF will be discharged at Khor Fakkan and
following such discharge, the cargo shall be moved by truck to Jebel Ali, and this shall
constitute due fulfilment of the contract.
A mandatory surcharge of USD 2500 per 20 dc and USD 3750 per 40 dc/ hc (to be paid by
“Merchant”) will apply to all affected shipments, without exception, to cover deviation costs and/or
all operational costs of the transshipment in Khor Fakkan.
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 CARGO TO SOHAR:
Cargoes destined for SOHAR will be discharged at Khor Fakkan and following such
discharge, the cargo shall be moved by truck to Jebel Ali, and this shall constitute due
fulfilment of the contract.
A mandatory surcharge of USD 2500 per 20 dc and USD 3750 per 40 dc/hc (to be paid by
“Merchant”) will apply to all affected shipments, without exception, to cover deviation costs
and/or all operational costs of the transshipment in Khor Fakkan.
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 CARGO TO THE RED SEA PORTS:
For those cargoes destined for the Red Sea on the above-mentioned vessel, which will be
forwarded to its final destination (POD) under the bills of lading, we hereby give notice that
the carriage of these cargoes will be delayed due to the above situation and will require
alternate transhipment arrangements as a result of the ongoing situation, in which case this
will be at the Merchant’s risk and cost.
Transportation plans and details pertaining to the deviation / operational costs for cargo
loaded on this vessel for destinations in the RED SEA ports to be announced in due course.

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.

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: ESL BUSAN VOY -02606, 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 Khor Fakkan, UAE and discharge and/or tranship the cargo, with all risk and cost to be for the Merchant.

FOR CARGO TO JEBEL ALI, ABU DHABI, AJMAN, RAS AL KHAIMAH, UMM AL QAIWAIN:
The affected cargo will be discharged at Khor Fakkan and following such discharge, the cargo shall be moved by truck to the intended destinations, as per the POD indicated on the Bill of Lading.
A mandatory surcharge of USD 1,250 per TEU (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 transshipment in Khor Fakkan.
For the transportation of the cargo from Khor Fakkan to the intended destinations, a mandatory additional charge per container will apply to cover the transportation by trucks and any ancillary costs related thereto. The final quantum will be confirmed and advised closer to the date of trucking.
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 KHOR FAKKAN, SHARJAH:
For those cargoes destined for the ports of KHOR FAKKAN and/or SHARJAH ICD on the above-mentioned vessel, which will be forwarded to its final destination, we hereby give notice that the carriage of these cargoes will be delayed due to the ongoing situation. The costs and expenses associated with such delay shall be for the Merchant at their risk.
A mandatory surcharge of USD 1,250 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 of the forwarding and/or relaying of the goods to Khor Fakkan, UAE and/or forwarding to POD.
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 OTHER ARABIAN GULF PORTS:
Cargoes destined for the ports in the UPPER GULF will be discharged at Khor Fakkan and following such discharge, the cargo shall be moved by truck to Jebel Ali, and this shall constitute due fulfilment of the contract.
A mandatory surcharge of USD 1250 per TEU (to be paid by “Merchant”) will apply to all affected shipments, without exception, to cover deviation costs and/or all operational costs of the transshipment in Khor Fakkan.
For the transportation of the cargo from Khor Fakkan to Jebel Ali, a mandatory additional charge per container will apply to cover the transportation by trucks and any ancillary costs related thereto. The final quantum will be confirmed and advised closer to the date of trucking.
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.

SOHAR
Cargoes destined for SOHAR will be discharged at Khor Fakkan and following such discharge, the cargo shall be moved by truck to Jebel Ali, and this shall constitute due fulfilment of the contract.
A mandatory surcharge of USD 1250 per TEU (to be paid by “Merchant”) will apply to all affected shipments, without exception, to cover deviation costs and/or all operational costs of the transshipment in Khor Fakkan.
For the transportation of the cargo from Khor Fakkan to Jebel Ali, a mandatory additional charge per container will apply to cover the transportation by trucks and any ancillary costs related thereto. The final quantum will be confirmed and advised closer to the date of trucking.
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 THE RED SEA, EAST AFRICA
Transportation plans and details pertaining to the deviation / operational costs for cargo loaded on this vessel for destinations in the RED SEA and EAST AFRICA ports to be announced in due course.

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.

In view of the current security situation in the Arabian Gulf giving 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: VARANYA BHUM V-2608,
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 Mundra, India and discharge and/or tranship
the cargo, with all risk and cost to be for the Merchant.

FOR CARGO TO JEBEL ALI, ABU DHABI, AJMAN, RAS AL KHAIMAH, UMM AL QAIWAIN
The affected cargo will be discharged at Khor Fakkan and following such discharge, the cargo
shall be moved by truck to the stipulated destinations, as per the POD indicated on the Bill
of Lading.
A mandatory surcharge of USD 1,250 per TEU (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 transshipment in Mundra and Khor Fakkan.
For the transportation of the cargo from Khor Fakkan to the stipulated destinations a
mandatory additional charge per container will apply to cover the transportation by trucks
and any ancillary costs related thereto. The final quantum will be confirmed and advised
upon the vessel’s discharge at Khor Fakkan.
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 CARGO TO DAMMAM AND RIYADH:
The affected cargo with destination DAMMAM and RIYADH will be discharged at the port of
JEDDAH and such discharge shall constitute due fulfilment of the contract.
A mandatory surcharge of USD 1,750 per TEU (to be paid by the “Merchant”) will apply to all
affected shipments, without exception, to cover deviation costs and/or all operational costs.
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.

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.

In view of the current security situation in the Arabian Gulf giving 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: WAN HAI A17 V-2606, 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 Mundra, India and discharge and/or tranship the
cargo, with all risk and cost to be for the Merchant.

FOR CARGO TO JEBEL ALI, ABU DHABI, AJMAN, RAS AL KHAIMAH, UMM AL QAIWAIN
The affected cargo will be discharged at Khor Fakkan and following such discharge, the cargo
shall be moved by truck to the stipulated destinations, as per the POD indicated on the Bill
of Lading.
A mandatory surcharge of USD 1,250 per TEU (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 transshipment in Mundra and Khor Fakkan.
For the transportation of the cargo from Khor Fakkan to the stipulated destinations a
mandatory additional charge per container will apply to cover the transportation by trucks
and any ancillary costs related thereto. The final quantum will be confirmed and advised
upon the vessel’s discharge at Khor Fakkan.
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 CARGO TO DAMMAM AND RIYADH:
The affected cargo with destination DAMMAM and RIYADH will be discharged at the port of
JEDDAH and such discharge shall constitute due fulfilment of the contract.
A mandatory surcharge of USD 1,750 per TEU (to be paid by the “Merchant”) will apply to all
affected shipments, without exception, to cover deviation costs and/or all operational costs.
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.

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.