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Notice on List of SOC Banned Prefixes

Dear Valued Customers

Update as of 28th August 2025
Prefix added: TRRU

ESL complies with Economic Sanctions and International Trade Controls (“Sanctions”)
adopted, administered or enforced by the United Nations Security Council, the European
Union, the United States of America, or any other applicable competent authority or
government (the “Sanctioning Authority”) including the OFAC (Office of Foreign Assets
Control) Regulations https://ofac.treasury.gov/.

To safeguard the integrity of our services, ESL stands firm in the non-acceptance of the
containers that are owned by any entity subject to Sanctions by any Sanctioning Authority
and the containers bearing the following prefixes

AGIU, AKKU, ALXU, BANU, BGCU, BYTU, CAMU, CBKU, CGVU, CGYU, CILU, DAMU,
DLRU, FCCU, FESU, FMCU, FURU, GURU, HDXU, IRSU, KGNU, KGSU, LCTU, LSLU, MAAU,
MIOU, NMKU, OPRU, PAPU, PARU, PESU, RSPU, RZDU, RZZU, SBAU, SSEU, SSFU, SSGU,
TDIU, TKRU, TPPU, TRRU, TRZU, VDXU, WOSU, XANU, XBIU, XNIU

In compliance with the recent directive issued by the Malaysian Government, ESL requests
its shippers that containers with the following prefixes – ZCLU, ZCSU, ZIMU, ZMOU, and
ZWFU are not to be loaded onboard ESL operated vessels, with immediate effect to/from
Malaysian ports.

If any containers bearing the aforementioned prefixes are found on board vessels owned or
operated by ESL, we will take immediate action to have them discharged.

Any damages, fines, costs, claims, expenses and any consequences resulted therefrom or caused through the handling of such container/s with said prefix will be solely on the slot
user/ container operator’s account and full responsibility.

Throughout this process, we aim to give as much clarity and notice as possible, but please
continue to visit ESL’s website for all the latest updates. Should you have any questions or
concerns, please contact your local customer service representative.

Thank you for your full attention and compliance.

Mandatory Requirement: VAT Number and Customs Code for All Imports to Oman

Dear Valued Customers

Effective immediately, all import shipments to Oman must include the consignee’s VAT number and customs code.

Failure to provide this information may result in customs clearance delays and fines or penalties imposed by the authorities.

To ensure compliance, we have implemented internal procedures requiring shippers to submit all necessary details to POL offices at the time of SI submission.

Please make sure your shippers are aware of this requirement.

Key points to note:

  • Shippers must provide the consignee’s VAT number and customs code.
  • For consignments marked “To Order,” the VAT number and customs code of the notify party must belong to an Omani entity.
  • For shipments consigned to banks, the VAT number and customs code of the notify party must be an Omani entity.

If you have any questions, please contact the ESL Oman documentation team.

Thank you for your continued support and partnership with ESL.

Changes to Combined Detention and Demurrage Tariff in Hong Kong –Effective 1st September 2025

Dear Valued Customers

Please be informed of the upcoming change to the quantum of the Combined Detention and
Demurrage tariff for shipments to and from Hong Kong. The revised tariff will take effect on
September 1st, 2025, based on the actual arrival or departure date of the cargo.

Combined Detention and Demurrage charges for imports are calculated from the time of ‘actual’
discharge from the vessel to the ‘actual’ gate-in of the empty container at our appointed empty
container depot.

Import Port storage is collected separately as per the tables below:

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.

Export Port storage is collected separately as per the tables below:

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

Changes to the Demurrage and Detention Tariff in India – Export Effective 1st October 2025

Please be informed, in addition to the Detention charges, we will start applying separate
Demurrage charges upon expiry of the free time offered.

Upcoming change to the quantum of the Demurrage and Detention tariff for shipments from
India. The revised tariff will take effect on October 1st, 2025, based on the actual departure
date of the cargo

Detention charges for exports are calculated from the time of ‘actual’ pull out of the empty
container from our appointed empty container depot to the delivery of the laden container at the
terminal or ICD.

Demurrage charges for exports will be calculated from the time of ‘actual’ delivery of the laden
container to the terminal or ICD to the loading of the container on the vessel – including port
storage
All days are calendar days or running days. (i.e. including weekends and public holidays)

KPA new tariff w.e.f 15th September 2025

Dear Valued Customers

Kenya Ports Authority has published a new tariff w.e.f 15th September 2025. Accordingly, we have
adjusted the discharging and loading terminal handling charges (THC) in par with the KPA tariff.

Thank you.
Management.
Blue Funnel Limited.

Environmental Fuel Surcharge (EFS) Effective 1st Sep2025

Dear Valued Customers,

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 US550 per ton with effective from 1st Sep 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.

Global Customer Service
Emirates Shipping Line

THC revision from the Kenya Port Authority at Mombasa (KEMBA)

Dear Valued Customers

Please be advised that the Kenya Port Authority (KPA) has published a revised tariff book for
all containers landing or loading, effective from the 15th September 2025 onwards.

The new THC has been updated in our system accordingly.

Containers destined and manifested for inland Embakasi ICD in Nairobi (KEEMB) will maintain the
previous thc level i.e. no increase.

Thank you.

Africa Trade Management

Notice on List of SOC Banned Prefixes

Update as of 13th August 2025
Prefix added: CGYU

ESL complies with Economic Sanctions and International Trade Controls (“Sanctions”)
adopted, administered or enforced by the United Nations Security Council, the European
Union, the United States of America, or any other applicable competent authority or
government (the “Sanctioning Authority”) including the OFAC (Office of Foreign Assets
Control) Regulations https://ofac.treasury.gov/.

To safeguard the integrity of our services, ESL stands firm in the non-acceptance of the
containers that are owned by any entity subject to Sanctions by any Sanctioning Authority
and the containers bearing the following prefixes:

AGIU, AKKU, ALXU, BANU, BGCU, BYTU, CAMU, CBKU, CGVU, CGYU, CILU, DAMU,
DLRU, FCCU, FESU, FMCU, FURU, GURU, HDXU, IRSU, KGNU, KGSU, LCTU, LSLU, MAAU,
MIOU, NMKU, OPRU, PAPU, PARU, PESU, RSPU, RZDU, RZZU, SBAU, SSEU, SSFU, SSGU,
TDIU, TKRU, TPPU, TRZU, VDXU, WOSU, XANU, XBIU, XNIU

In compliance with the recent directive issued by the Malaysian Government, ESL requests
its shippers that containers with the following prefixes – ZCLU, ZCSU, ZIMU, ZMOU, and
ZWFU are not to be loaded onboard ESL operated vessels, with immediate effect to/from
Malaysian ports.

If any containers bearing the aforementioned prefixes are found on board vessels owned or
operated by ESL, we will take immediate action to have them discharged.

Any damages, fines, costs, claims, expenses and any consequences resulted therefrom or
caused through the handling of such container/s with said prefix will be solely on the slot
user/ container operator’s account and full responsibility.

Throughout this process, we aim to give as much clarity and notice as possible, but please
continue to visit ESL’s website for all the latest updates. Should you have any questions or
concerns, please contact your local customer service representative.

Thank you for your full attention and compliance.

Emerging additional ICD nomination cost for TBL shipments via Dar Es Salaam (TZDAR)

Please be advised that the Tanzania Port Authority has arbitrarily implemented a USD210 ICD transfer fee for shipments bound to hinterland countries via Dar Es Salaam.

The Port Authority will transfer (at their discretion and choice) the containers to Kwala ICD.

While we are currently in the process of requesting rate proposals for the upcoming quarter from all our vendors and benchmarking these against prevailing market rates to ensure competitiveness, we currently have no choice other than to recover this additional cost from the shipper.

In-lieu of this new ICD transfer cost imposed by the Tanzania Port Authority, we hereby provide notice and request all POL agents to immediately include an updated revised bill of lading clause stating to the effect that where a shipment is nominated and transferred to Kwala ICD by the Tanzania Port Authority, then an additional charge of USD 210 per container will be payable by the shipper or freight payer.

Please note that currently, not all hinterland-bound containers are being nominated to Kwala ICD. The
shipment nominations are based on the Tanzania Port Authority solely and the fee is non-negotiable

We are in communication with our vendors to have this additional charge built into the TBL all-inclusive rate and will provide you with a 30-day notice when concluded.

For now, please ensure with immediate effect you are notified and advise customers and bills of ladings
accordingly for relevant TBL shipments via Dar Es Salaam.

Thank you
Africa Trade Management

Optimisation of the Gulf India Africa Express (GIA)

As we continue to optimise our service routes to ensure service reliability and efficiency, we’re streamlining our Gulf India Africa Express (GIA), with effect from 27th August.
 
GIA will continue to provide rapid connection between the Indian and Gulf markets, and East Africa gateway ports of Mombasa and Dar es Salaam. The regular weekly service offers seamless transshipment connectivity for Red Sea and East Mediterranean cargo via Nhava Sheva and Jebel Ali to East Africa.

Backed by an exceptional service agency network, the GIA service will continue to connect customers and partners with opportunities in rapidly expanding markets.

GIA service rotation: Nhava Sheva – Mundra – Jebel Ali – Mombasa – Dar es Salaam – Nhava Sheva

Please refer to the attached brochure for more information about the GIA service. Should you require further information, please visit our website (https://www.emiratesline.com) or contact your local customer service representative.

Global Customer Service

Emirates Shipping Line