Advisories Tags: Advisory

ECR Surcharge for Iraq to Change from Prepaid to Collect (Effective 15 Nov 2025)

To align with market practice, please note that the ECR (Emergency Cost Recovery Surcharge) for Iraq inbound shipments will be changed from Prepaid to Collect, effective for shipments with ETA on or after November 15, 2025.

Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact our local customer service and sales representatives.
Thank you for your support and partnership with ESL.

Changes to Terminal Handling Charges in Dammam & Jeddah for ex China shipments – Effective 22nd November 2025

Please be informed of the upcoming change to the quantum of the Terminal Handling Charges (THD for discharge) in Dammam & Jeddah for ex China shipments. The revised tariff will take effect on November 22nd, 2025, based on the actual sailing date of the cargo from China.

We appreciate your continued support. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Thank you.

Changes to Terminal Handling Charges in Dammam & Jeddah from all Origins except China – effective 1st November 2025

Please be informed of the upcoming change to the quantum of the Terminal Handling
Charges (THD for discharge) in Dammam & Jeddah from all origins except China. The revised
tariff will take effect on November 1st, 2025, based on the actual arrival date of the cargo.

Terminal Handling Charge – Discharge Port (THD)

We appreciate your continued support. Should you have any questions, please do not
hesitate to contact us. Thank you.

Changes to Terminal Handling Charges in Jubail– Effective 1st November 2025

Please be informed of the upcoming change to the quantum of the Terminal Handling Charges (THD for discharge) in Jubail. The revised tariff will take effect on November 1st, 2025, based on the actual arrival date of the cargo.

We appreciate your continued support. Should you have any questions, please do not
hesitate to contact us.

Thank you.

Changes to Container Seal Charges for Oman Exports – Effective 1st January2026

Please be informed of the upcoming change to the quantum of the Container Seal Charges (SES) for Oman exports. The revised tariff will take effect on January 1st, 2026, based on the actual arrival departure of the cargo.

We appreciate your continued support. Should you have any questions, please do not
hesitate to contact us.

Thank you.

Changes to Import Service Fee & Container Protection Charge in Oman–Effective 1st January 2026

Please be informed of the upcoming change to the quantum of the Import Service Fee (ISE) and Container Protection Charge (CPC) in Oman. The revised tariff will take effect on January 1st, 2026, based on the actual arrival date of the cargo.

Changes to Gate Charge in Saudi Arabia – Effective 1st November 2025

Please be informed of the upcoming change to the quantum of the Gate Charge (GTC) in Saudi Arabia. The revised tariff will take effect on November 1st, 2025, based on the actual arrival date of the cargo.

Changes to Combined Detention and Demurrage Tariff in South Korea –Effective 22nd October 2025

Please be informed of the upcoming change to the quantum of the Combined Detention and
Demurrage tariff for shipments from South Korea. The revised tariff will take effect on October
22nd, 2025, based on the actual departure date of the cargo.

Combined Detention and Demurrage for Export are calculated from the time of ‘actual’ empty pull
out from our appointed empty container depot to the ‘actual’ loading of the laden container on the
vessel – including port storage.

We appreciate your continued support. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate
to contact us. Thank you.

Implementation of Ministry of Transport Directive on Authorized Freight Forwarding Transactions

We wish to inform you that the Ministry of Transport – Maritime Transport Licensing Department, State of Qatar, has issued a directive under Law No. 12 of 2012 (Reference No. MOT/LMTD/2025/193 dated 18th September 2025).
As per this directive, effective from 01 January 2026, all import and export transactions in Qatar must be conducted exclusively through Freight Forwarding Companies authorized by the Ministry of Transport.
Key Implications:

  • For Imports: Delivery Orders and other related services can only be processed through authorized Freight Forwarders approved by the Ministry of Transport.
  • For Exports: Bills of Lading and related documentation must be handled through authorized Freight Forwarders approved by the Ministry of Transport.
    Customers are strongly advised to review and comply with the Ministry’s directive to avoid any delays or disruptions in their import and export operations.
    Important Note:
    This directive applies only in the following cases:
  • When the Consignee (for Imports) is a Freight Forwarder stated on the Bill of Lading.
  • When the Shipper (for Exports) is a Freight Forwarder stated on the Bill of Lading.
    If the Consignee (Imports) or Shipper (Exports) is the actual customer themselves, this directive will not apply.
    Company Compliance:
    In alignment with this new regulation, our Company will strictly adhere to the Ministry of Transport’s directive.
    Accordingly, we will NOT entertain or process any requests from agents or freight forwarders who are not registered and approved by the Ministry of Transport (MOTC).
    We seek your kind understanding and cooperation in adhering to this new regulation issued by the Ministry of Transport.
    Thank you.
    Prime Shipping Services
    As agents for ESL

Changes to Combined Detention and Demurrage Tariff in South Korea –Effective 17th October 2025

Please be informed of the upcoming change to the quantum of the Combined Detention and Demurrage tariff for shipments from South Korea. The revised tariff will take effect on October 17th, 2025, based on the actual departure date of the cargo.

We appreciate your continued support. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Thank you.