We are pleased to announce the launch of our New Mexico Express (MEX) service – a new direct service between Mexico’s largest port – Manzanillo – and key ports in North Asia.
With weekly sailings between Shanghai, Qingdao, Busan and Manzanillo, the dedicated MEX offers a reliable service with competitive transit times.
Through curating market-leading services, we seek to continually enhance our network coverage to new markets and within existing markets to connect opportunities for our customers and partners.
ESL Dubai will sail on the maiden voyage, departing from Shanghai on 30th April.
Please refer to the attached brochure for more information about the new MEX service. Should you require further information, please contact your local customer service representative.
Please be informed that with effective from 15th March 2025 (Sail and Discharge) the quantum of TERMINAL HANDLING CHARGES (Export and Import) at Visakhapatnam (Vizag) terminal will be revised as below:
** The effective date for THL to be based on “ETD from POL” and the effective date for THD to be based on “ETA at POD”
If you have any questions or seek further clarification, please contact our local Sales and Customer Service Representatives for details and bookings.
Further to our previous notice about the implementation of Advanced Manifest Filing charge for shipments to Turkey, please note that Advance Manifest Amendment Charge will now be implemented for shipments with an ETD on or after 15th March 2025.
Advanced Manifest Filing related charges for Turkey bound shipments to be as follows:
Description
Charge Amount
Advance Manifest Filing Charge
US$25 per B/L
Advance Manifest Amendment Charge
US$40 per B/L
Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact our local customer service and sales representatives.
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$550 to US600 per ton with effective from 1st March 2025.
The Environmental Fuel Surcharge (EFS) will be reviewed monthly 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.
Please be informed that with effect from 15th Feb 2025 (Discharge) the quantum of the below LOLO charge at SADMN, SARUH and SAJED will be revised as below:
** The effective date for LOD to be based on “ETA at POD”
LOD Charges
LOLO (Charge CODE – LOD) on import revised as
SAR 100/20’DV and SAR 150/40’HC
Location
SADMN, SARUH and SAJED
Effective Date
DIF base 15.02.2025
If you have any questions or seek further clarification, please contact our local Sales and Customer Service Representatives for details and bookings.
Please be informed that with effect from 17th February 2025 (Sail and Discharge) the quantum of TERMINAL HANDLING CHARGES (Export and Import) and container seal charges (SES) at Japan terminal will be adjusted as below:
** The effective date for THL to be based on “ETD from POL” and the effective date for THD to be based on “ETA at POD”
Terminal Handling Charge – Load Port (THL) & Discharge Port (THD)
Container Seal Charges (SES)
If you have any questions or seek further clarification, please contact our local Sales and Customer Service Representatives for details and bookings.
Please be informed that with effect from 15th February 2025 (Sail and Discharge) the quantum of TERMINAL HANDLING CHARGES (Export and Import) at SOKHNA terminal will be revised as below:
** The effective date for THL to be based on “ETD from POL” and the effective date for THD to be based on “ETA at POD”
If you have any questions or seek further clarification, please contact our local Sales and Customer Service Representatives for details and bookings.
We would like to inform you about the regulatory amendment of the IMDG CODE regarding the transportation of charcoal of animal or vegetable origin. As per the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code amendment 42-24, all types of charcoal irrespective of form must be declared as Dangerous Goods, to address preventable fires caused by improper handling of charcoal.
Given the highly volatile nature of this commodity and our commitment to the safety of our ships and crew, ESL has decided to discontinue the acceptance of charcoal shipments, effective 1st July 2025.
Any booking placed on or after 1st July 2025 for the above-mentioned will not be accepted.
We hope that this timeline gives you adequate time to plan your charcoal shipments.
Please do not hesitate to reach out to our sales or customer service representatives should you have any further questions.
Effective 26th January 2025, the New Tanzania Customs Integrated System (NTANCIS) will require all import manifests classified under “IMPORT” to include the Consignee’s a 9-digit Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN). This requirement is part of an initiative to improve data accuracy, streamline customs processing, and enhance integration between shipping lines and Customs brokers.
Key Points:
This requirement is effective from 26th January 2025.
The shippers must provide the consignee’s Tax Identification Number (TIN) at the time of sending Shipping Instructions
Applicable for shipments where Port of Discharge, Final Place of delivery, and Consignee’s address is Tanzania.
Not applicable for shipments where Port of Discharge, Final Place of delivery is Tanzania, but the Consignee’s address is not Tanzania
For consignments listed as “To Order,” Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) of the Notify party must be provided.
For consignments to banks, Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) of the notify party must be provided.
To ensure compliance and delays in the clearance of the cargo, please provide the valid Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) of the consignee while submitting Shipping Instructions for your shipments to Tanzania.
