Please note that the below Local Charges in UAE locations will now be revised for shipments with an ETD/ETA on or after 15th July 2025, as follows:
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.
Effective 01st July 2025, The Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia (IRBM) will enforce new mandatory data requirements for all Import shipments into Malaysia, in alignment with the upcoming E-Invoicing implementation.
As part of this initiative aimed at enhancing data accuracy, Customs clearance efficiency and integration across stakeholders, the following Consignee information must be provided to our ESL offices at the time of Booking / Shipping Instructions :
The above is applicable for shipments where Port of Discharge, Final Place of delivery, and Consignee’s address is Malaysia. Not applicable for shipments where Port of Discharge, Final Place of delivery is Malaysia, but the Consignee’s address is not Malaysia.
For consignments listed as “To Order” or addressed “To Banks” the Business Registration Number (BRN), Tax Identification Number (TIN), Sales and Services (SST) Number, Malaysia Standard Industrial Classification Code (MSIC) and Business Description of the Notify party must be provided.
Shippers are responsible for ensuring the required details of the Malaysia consignee or notify party are provided prior to shipping to avoid delays and ensure compliance.
Thank you for your support and partnership with ESL.
This advisory serves to inform you about the mandatory compliance requirements under the Advanced Manifest Submission (AMS) rule set by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) for your shipments discharging at/ transhipping / transiting via any ports in the USA
SCOPE:
The AMS rule applies to all the shipments discharging at/ transhipping / transiting via any ports in the USA.
Applies to all the Ocean carriers and Freight Forwarders (if they are issuing House Bills of Lading)
TIMELINE:
Manifest data needs to be completed and submitted with the US customs authority no later than 24 hours prior to vessel arrival at the port of loading.
In order to comply with this requirement and handle customs responses and time differences, shippers are required to submit complete and accurate shipping instructions 72 hours prior vessel arrival at the port of loading.
MANDATORY INFORMATION ON THE B/L :
➢Shipper name and full address (cannot be a US party)
➢Consignee and Notify Party name and full address (must be a US Party)
➢Vessel/Voyage
➢Container Number
➢Seal Number (Dummy Seal Number not allowed)
➢HS Code
➢Cargo Type
➢No of Packages (U.S. Customs does not accept package type as Pallets/Containers)
Failure to provide complete information within the prescribed timeline can lead to
Cargo hold at the Port of Loading or rejection at Port of Entry and/or monetary fines imposed by the CBP which will be on shipper’s account.
Please take note of Advanced Manifest Filing related charges for US and Canada bound Shipments:
Please take note of the ESL SCAC Code: EMIV
For further information and bookings, please reach out to our local Sales and Customer Service Representatives.
The Maritime Preload Cargo Information (MPCI) program, led by the UAE’s National Advance Information Centre (NAIC), is a government initiative designed to enhance cargo security. NAIC, a federal entity dedicated to collecting cargo and passenger information for risk evaluation and security screening, manages this program.
Note: The MPCI filing process is separate from customs filing and does not replace or impact existing customs requirements.
TIMELINE:
Effective 31st July 2025, MPCI program requires that shipping lines and freight forwarders submit Bills of Lading electronically to NAIC before loading at the last foreign departure port outside the UAE. This requirement applies to all containerized maritime cargo
destined for import, transshipment, transit, or Freight Remaining on Board (FROB) in the UAE.
This regulation will be in full force from 31st March 2026. To ensure smooth transition and adherence, ESL is planning a trial run of the MPCI submission in Q3 2025. This trial will allow us to identify and address any potential issues before full implementation. Further information with regards to revised SI timelines etc. will be shared in due course.
SCOPE:
• Shipping Lines: Responsible for filing the carrier’s Bill of Lading.
• Freight Forwarders or Non-Vessel Operating Common Carriers (NVOCCs): Responsible for filing the House Bill of Lading. (HBL)
In cases where the Carrier Bill of Lading is consigned to a Forwarder or NVOCC, both the
Carrier and the NVOCC are required to file their respective documents: the Carrier Bill of Lading and the corresponding House Bill of Lading.
HOW TO FILE?
Shipping Lines: File directly with NAIC or through certified service providers
Freight Forwarders: File through certified service providers.
WHAT DATA IS REQUIRED FOR FILING?
The following standard Bill of Lading (BOL) data must be submitted:
HOW WILL NAIC RESPOND?
After filing, NAIC will respond with one of the following main status codes:
CAN LOCAL FREIGHT FORWARDERS DELEGATE THE FILING?
Local freight forwarders can delegate the filing responsibility to their overseas partners,
However, the liability remains on the local freight forwarder (for bills issued by a freight forwarder or NVOCC).
This is to inform you that effective 1st July 2025, all IMO Class 5.1 Dangerous Goods shipments planned for loading on ESL-operated vessels must be accompanied by a vanning survey report issued by a surveyor accredited by the competent authority of the country of shipment.
This requirement is being implemented in response to recent safety observations and in alignment with our existing procedures for other high-risk DG classes. It is aimed at strengthening compliance with IMDG Code regulations and enhancing cargo safety during transit.
Please take note of the following:
• The vanning survey report must be submitted prior to loading and should clearly reflect containers numbers, proper stowage, segregation, securing, and ventilation as per IMDG requirements.
• This mandate applies only to ESL-operated vessels. ASL-operated vessels are excluded, as a separate broadcast already exists prohibiting IMO Class 5.1 and non-hazardous charcoal/carbon on ASL vessels.
• A sample detailed vanning survey report is attached for your reference and guidance.
Please do not hesitate to reach out to our sales or customer service representatives should you have any further questions
Thank you.
To ensure the continued provision of a diverse portfolio of high-quality services for our
DG cargo shipments from the Far East to the Red Sea (EGSOK & JOAQJ), ESL Trade
Management will be implementing a revision to the Import DG Surcharge [IMO] for both
EGSOK and JOAQJ. The details are as follows:
For further information and bookings, please reach out to our local Sales and Customer
Service Representatives. Alternatively, you can log in to our website
https://www.emiratesline.com for all the services and schedule details.
Trade Management
Emirates Shipping Line
All inbound shipments to India must have the minimum 6 digit and Maximum 8-digit HS
Code clearly indicated in the cargo manifest.
This requirement has been introduced by Indian custom authorities to ensure
alignment of incoming cargo details with SCMTR system, facilitating more accuracy
and efficient cargo clearance.
We request all Port of Loadings to ensure strict compliance with this requirement by
manifesting correct HS code of minimum 6 or maximum 8-digit HS code in commodity Tab
as well as BL Body tab to avoid potential delays or issues in filing the custom manifest for
all Inbound cargo.
Thank you for your cooperation and continued support.
Effective 01 July 2025, all inbound shipments to Iraq must have the HS Code clearly indicated in the cargo manifest.
This requirement has been introduced by Iraqi customs authorities to ensure alignment of incoming cargo data with the SCUDA system, facilitating more accurate and efficient cargo clearance.
We kindly request all Ports of Loading to ensure strict compliance with this requirement to avoid any potential delays or issues during clearance at the Port of Discharge: Umm Qasr Port, Iraq.
Attached is the official circular issued by the State Agent – Ministry of Transportation, State Company for Maritime Transport for your reference.
Thank you.
Please be informed that an Environmental Fuel Surcharge (EFS) as per below; will be imposed based on the Very Low Sulphur fuel price of between US$500 to US$550 per ton with effective from 1st July 2025.
The Environmental Fuel Surcharge (EFS) will be reviewed on monthly basis for necessary adjustment in line with below Matrix and implemented with an advance notice to customers.
Please contact our local Sales and Customer Service team for bookings and any further assistance.
Trade Management
Emirates Shipping Line
Please be informed of the upcoming change to the quantum of the Combined Detention and Demurrage tariff for shipments to and from South Korea. The revised tariff will take effect on July 15th, 2025, based on the actual arrival or departure date of the cargo.
We appreciate your continued support. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Thank you.