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We refer to our Customer Advisory dated 6th March 2026, regarding the discharge of cargo at Khor Fakkan from vessel ESL Sana V-2605 in accordance with Clause 8 (Liberties) of the Bill of Lading.  Please find the final transportation plan and the applicable surcharges for cargoes destined to the RED SEA ports:

For those cargoes destined for the Red Sea on the above-mentioned vessel, already forwarded or that  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 “Merchant”) will apply to all affected shipments, without exception, to cover deviation costs, delay and/or all operational costs of the transshipment at alternate ports and forwarding to POD.

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.

In view of the current security situation in the Arabian Gulf  which in our judgment is likely to give 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: HONG DA XIN TIAN JIN Voy-2615W, 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 Sohar, Oman and discharge and/or tranship the cargo, with all risk and cost to be for the Merchant.

(I) FOR CARGO TO UAE:
The affected cargo will be discharged at Sohar, Oman and such discharge shall constitute due fulfilment of the contract.
Customers shall have the option to have their cargo moved via truck to Jebel Ali, UAE. This will be subject to the following trucking and transit coordination charge:

• Rate: USD 2,350 per container
• Payable by: Consignee

Local Charges & Import Detention Terms will apply as follows:

• Standard Local Charges: All standard import local charges at Jebel Ali would apply and are on account of the consignee

• Import Detention Freetime: Standard Import Detention Freetime at Jebel Ali will apply.

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 SOHAR:
For those cargoes destined for the ports of SOHAR will be forwarded to its intended POD destination as per the Bill of Lading.
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.

In view of the current security situation in the Arabian Gulf which in our judgment is likely to give 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:
ESL NHAVA SHEVA V-026A3, 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 Khor Fakkan,
UAE and Sohar, Oman and discharge and/or tranship the cargo, with all risk and cost to be for the
Merchant.

(I) FOR CARGO TO JEBEL ALI, ABU DHABI, AJMAN, UMM AL QAIWAIN, SHARJAH:
The affected cargo will be 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.
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 Khor Fakkan.
For the transportation of the cargo from Khor Fakkan to the intended destinations, a
mandatory additional charge of AED 4,500 per container will apply to cover the
transportation by trucks and any ancillary costs related thereto.
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 KHOR FAKKAN, SOHAR:
For those cargoes destined for the ports of KHOR FAKKAN and SOHAR will be forwarded to
its final destination.
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, delay and/or all operational
costs of the forwarding and/or relaying of the goods to their final destinations.
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.

(III) FOR ALL OTHER ARABIAN GULF PORTS:
Cargoes destined for the ports in the UPPER GULF will be 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.
A mandatory surcharge of USD 2,500 per 20” and USD 3,750 per 40’ (to be paid by
“Merchant”) will apply to all affected shipments, without exception, to cover deviation costs
and/or all operational costs of the transshipment in Khor Fakkan and transportation costs
from Khor Fakkan to Jebel Ali.
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.

(IV) 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.

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  which in our judgment is likely to give 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: KMTC MUNDRA Voy -02610, 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 Khor Fakkan, UAE and Sohar, Oman and discharge and/or tranship the cargo, with all risk and cost to be for the Merchant.

(I) FOR CARGO TO JEBEL ALI, UMM AL QAIWAIN, SHARJAH:

The affected cargo will be 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.

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 Khor Fakkan.

For the transportation of the cargo from Khor Fakkan to the intended destinations, a mandatory additional charge of AED 4,500 per container will apply to cover the transportation by trucks and any ancillary costs related thereto.

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 KHOR FAKKAN, SOHAR:

For those cargoes destined for the ports of KHOR FAKKAN and SOHAR will be forwarded to its final destination.

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, delay and/or all operational costs of the forwarding and/or relaying of the goods to their final destinations.

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.

(III) FOR ALL OTHER ARABIAN GULF PORTS:

Cargoes destined for the ports in the UPPER GULF will be 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.

A mandatory surcharge of USD 2,500 per 20’ and USD 3,750 per 40’ (to be paid by “Merchant”) will apply to all affected shipments, without exception, to cover deviation costs and/or all operational costs of the transshipment in Khor Fakkan and transportation costs from Khor Fakkan to Jebel Ali.

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.

(IV) 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 or Sohar, UAE and forwarding to POD.

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.

Add Recipients

In view of the current security situation in the Arabian Gulf which in our judgment is likely to give 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 in China on the following Vessel: ESL WASL VOY 2607, 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 Khor Fakkan, UAE and Sohar, Oman and discharge and/or tranship the cargo, with all risk and cost to be for the Merchant.

(I) FOR CARGO TO AJMAN, JEBEL ALI, SHARJAH
The affected cargo will be 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.
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 Khor Fakkan.
For the transportation of the cargo from Khor Fakkan to the intended destinations a mandatory additional charge of AED 4,500 per container will apply to cover the transportation by trucks and any ancillary costs related thereto.
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 KHOR FAKKAN AND SOHAR
For those cargoes destined for the ports of KHOR FAKKAN and SOHAR on the above-mentioned vessel, which will be forwarded to its final destination, we hereby give notice that the carriage of these cargoes will be delayed due to the above situation 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 1,250 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.
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.

(III) FOR CARGO TO DAMMAM AND RIYADH:
Cargoes destined for the ports of DAMMAM and RIYADH will be discharged at the port of KHOR FAKKAN and trucked to JEBEL ALI, UAE thereafter.
Said cargo will be delivered to the POD as per the BL via a feeder vessel from Jebel Ali to Dammam.
A mandatory surcharge of USD 2,500 per 20” and USD 3,750 per 40’ (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 Khor Fakkan, UAE and Jebel Ali, UAE. Feeder charges from Jebel Ali to Dammam shall be USD 400 PER TEU (to be paid by the “Consignee”).
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.

(IV) FOR ALL OTHER ARABIAN GULF PORTS:
Cargoes destined for all other ports in the UPPER GULF ports will be discharged at the port of KHOR FAKKAN, UAE and trucked to JEBEL ALI, UAE thereafter and this shall constitute due fulfilment of the contract.
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 Khor Fakkan, UAE.
For the transportation of the cargo from Khor Fakkan to Jebel Ali, UAE a mandatory additional charge of USD 1,250 per container will apply to cover the transportation by trucks and any ancillary costs related thereto.
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.

(V) 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 Sohar, Oman and forwarding to POD.

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 which in our judgment is likely to give 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: ESL DANA VOY V-02607, 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 Sohar, Oman and discharge and/or tranship the cargo, with all risk and cost to be for the Merchant.

(I) FOR CARGO TO ABU DHABI, AJMAN, UMM AL QAIWAIN AND SHARJAH:

The affected cargo will be discharged at the port of SOHAR, OMAN and moved to a bonded freezone and this shall constitute due fulfilment of the contract. 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 in Sohar, Oman.

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 CARGO TO JEBEL ALI:

The affected cargo will be discharged at the port of SOHAR, OMAN and moved to a bonded freezone. 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 Sohar, Oman.

Pursuant to the current operational necessity, all cargo originally destined for JEBEL ALI will be moved via truck to JEBEL ALI. This is a mandatory arrangement applicable to all impacted containers and is subject to trucking and transit coordination surcharge of USD 2,350 per container (to be paid by the “Consignee”).

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.

(III) FOR CARGO TO DAMMAM AND RIYADH:

Cargoes destined for the ports of DAMMAM and RIYADH will be discharged at the port of SOHAR, OMAN and moved to a bonded freezone and trucked to Jebel Ali thereafter.

Said cargo will be delivered to Dammam via a feeder from Jebel Ali to Dammam and delivered as per the Place of Final Delivery as per the Bill of Lading.

A mandatory surcharge of USD 3,600 per 20” and USD 4,850 per 40’ (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 Sohar, Oman and Jebel Ali, UAE.

Feeder charges from Jebel Ali to Dammam shall be USD 400 PER TEU (to be paid by the “Consignee”).

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

(IV) FOR ALL OTHER ARABIAN GULF PORTS:

Cargoes destined for all other ports in the UPPER GULF ports will be discharged at the port of SOHAR, OMAN and moved to a bonded freezone and this shall constitute due fulfilment of the contract.

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 in Sohar, Oman.

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.

(V) SOHAR

Cargoes destined for SOHAR will be discharged at Sohar and a mandatory surcharge of USD 1250 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.

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.

(VI) 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.

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.

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 transportation plan and the applicable surcharges for cargoes destined to the
RED SEA ports:

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 “Merchant”) will apply to all affected
shipments, without exception, to cover deviation costs, delay and/or all operational costs of the
transshipment at alternate ports and forwarding to POD.
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.

Dear Valued Customers

In view of the current security situation in the Arabian Gulf, which in our judgment is likely to
give 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: ASL SHEKOU V – 02614, 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 Sohar, Oman and discharge and/or tranship the
cargo, with all risk and cost to be for the Merchant.

FOR CARGO TO UAE, BAHRAIN, IRAQ, KUWAIT AND QATAR

The affected cargo will be discharged at Sohar, Oman and such discharge shall constitute
due fulfilment of the contract.
A mandatory surcharge of USD 1,250 per 20” container and USD 2,000 per 40” container
(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 discharge in Sohar, Oman.

Customers shall have the option to have their cargo moved via truck to Jebel Ali, UAE. This
will be subject to the following trucking and transit coordination charge:

• Rate: USD 2,350 per container
• Payable by: Consignee

Local Charges & Import Detention Terms will apply as follows:

• Standard Local Charges: All standard import local charges at Jebel Ali would apply
  and are on account of the consignee
• Import Detention Freetime: Standard Import Detention Freetime at Jebel Ali will
  apply.
  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.

FOR ALL CARGO TO SOHAR

For those cargoes destined for SOHAR on the above-mentioned vessel, we hereby give
notice that the carriage of these cargoes will be delayed due to the above situation, in which
case this will be at the Merchant’s risk and cost.
A mandatory surcharge of USD 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.
Furthermore, all storage, and any ancillary charges arising out of or in connection with the
above deviation and/or delay shall be for the sole account and risk 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.