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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 the applicable transportation surcharges:

FOR CARGO TO JEBEL ALI, ABU DHABI, AJMAN, RAS AL KHAIMAH, UMM AL QAIWAIN:
he affected cargo was 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.
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 of this charge is AED 4,500 per container (to be paid by the “Merchant”)

FOR CARGO TO ALL OTHER ARABIAN GULF PORTS:
Cargoes destined for the ports in the UPPER GULF were 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

In addition to the mandatory surcharge as stated in the earlier advisory, we hereby inform you that For the transportation of the cargo from Khor Fakkan to Jebel Ali, a mandatory additional charge – USD 1,250 per container (to be paid by the “Merchant”) will apply to cover the transportation by trucks and any ancillary costs related thereto.

FOR CARGO TO SOHAR:
Cargoes destined for SOHAR were discharged at Khor Fakkan and following such discharge, the cargo shall be moved/ already moved by truck to Jebel Ali, and this shall constitute due fulfilment of the contract.

In addition to the mandatory surcharge as stated in the earlier advisory, we hereby inform you that for the transportation of the cargo from Khor Fakkan to Jebel Ali, a mandatory additional charge – USD 1,250 per container (to be paid by the “Merchant”) will apply to cover the transportation by trucks and any ancillary costs related thereto.

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: USSAMA BHUM Voy -2610W, 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 Nhava Sheva, India and discharge and/or tranship the cargo, with all risk and cost to be for the Merchant.

(I) FOR CARGO TO JEBEL ALI:

The affected cargo will be discharged at Khor Fakkan and following such discharge, the cargo shall be moved by truck to the intended destination, 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 Nhava Sheva and Khor Fakkan.
For the transportation of the cargo from Khor Fakkan to the intended destination 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.

(II) FOR ALL CARGO TO THE RED SEA
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 the “Merchant”) will apply to all affected shipments, without exception, to cover deviation costs, delay and/or all operational costs of the transshipment in Nhava Sheva, India and forwarding to POD.

(II) 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.