We are pleased to announce the launch of 2 new services – the Gulf Pakistan Shuttle (GPS) and the Jebel Ali Bahrain Express (JBX).
The Gulf Pakistan Shuttle (GPS), an upgrade from our earlier JBS service, provides direct access between Pakistan, Shuwaikh and Dammam, as well as to the transshipment hub in Jebel Ali, with further connections to the ESL network in Asia, the Red Sea and East Africa. The service’s first voyage will begin on the 6th of February.
The Jebel Ali Bahrain Express (JBX) service, which commences on the 15th of February, is an exclusive weekly shuttle between Jebel Ali and Bahrain. Bahraini customers can utilise Jebel Ali as a transshipment hub, and tap into wider markets in Asia, the Red Sea, the Indian Subcontinent and Africa.
GPS service rotation: Jebel Ali – Karachi – Jebel Ali – Kuwait – Dammam – Jebel Ali JBX service rotation: Jebel Ali – Bahrain – Jebel Ali
Please refer to the attached brochures for more information about each service. For more information, please visit our website (https://www.emiratesline.com) or contact your local customer service representative.
Service detail, Schedules and Transit times have been updated and posted on our website:
We are pleased to announce that effective 14th February, ESL’s flagship GALEX service will offer enhanced coverage in the Middle East.
The GLX service will provide direct connections between key Chinese ports and the newest addition – the dynamic Saudi Arabian maritime hub of Dammam. In addition, the modified port rotation reduces transit time between key ports in China and Jebel Ali, as well as ensures continued coverage into Sohar, Oman and Khor Fakkan, UAE.
GALEX service rotation: Busan – Qingdao – Shanghai – Xiamen – Da Chan Bay – Port Klang – Jebel Ali – Dammam – Khor Fakkan – Sohar – Port Klang – Busan.
Please refer to the attached brochure for more information about the GLX service. For more information, please visit our website (www.emiratesline.com) or contact your local customer service representative.
Service detail, Schedules and Transit times have been updated and posted on our website: https://www.emiratesline.com/galex-service-glx/
Please be informed that with effective from 1st February 2024 the quantum of Delivery Order Fee at INDIA will be revised to the new quantum as advised below: –
*** The effective date for Import to be based on “ETA at POD” ***
Please contact our local Sales and Customer Service Representatives for details and bookings.
In order to increase the efficiency and productivity of port operations in line with international standards, the Saudi Ports Authority has issued a Circular No: (31) of 2021 regulating cargo owners to stow goods imported in containers into Saudi Arabia with the use of PALLETS.
According to the circular, effective 1st March 2022, per discharge, all Customers shall pack their goods in a (pallets) for all import containers as Mandatory, with following exception:
Bulk items, Dry or liquid that carried directly the special means such as (wheat, grains, cement, Gypsum, and petroleum items etc.)
Raw materials in Jumbo in big weighs that hardly to be put in pallet
Heavy equipment and producing lines, electric generators and mechanics
Metallic productions that come in big rolls and other items that hardly to be put in pallets such as (cartons, carpet and relevant)
Iron skewer & big pipes and scaffoldings
General Furniture
Pneumatic outer tires
Marble, granite and stones
Any incompliance may cause discharge problem leading to extra operational costs, customs penalty, local charges and our Line Administration Fee which will be on cargo owner’s account.
For import manifest, actual packing type (such as carton, bag etc) is still required as current. If you want to also include number of pallets on BL, please clearly specify on Shipping Instruction (such as 1,000 cartons on 50 pallets).
We look forward to your continuous cooperation and support. Should you have any queries, please feel free to contact our local office for details.
We would like to reiterate the mandatory regulations levied by Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) on manifests as shared by us 26 October 2021. Request your co-operation by giving timely and complete Shipping Instruction to us for manifest submission via iCMS.
Highlights of iCMS Specific Requirements:
1. Effective date of iCMS: For imports discharged on / after 22nd October 2021
2. Applied to: Sea manifest of Import / Export / Through bill of lading (TBL) and In Transit via Mombasa
3. Manifest submission: through iCMS at least 48 hours before vessel arrival for import.
4. Consignment with vehicles: Shipper must include Chassis No, Engine No, Weight, CBM, HS codes and detailed breakdown per container on BL Body.
Example: TOTAL 6 PACKAGES MAHINDRA HAULMASTER 4WD TRACTOR FOR AGRICULTURE PURPOSE HS CODE: 87012090
1×40 DRYU9886905
PIN / Chassis No.
Engine No.
Weight (kg)
CBM
HS Code
MDZRB4GGJM6H50106
NME5WEE0007
10,113
15.00
87012090
MDZRB4GGHM6J50125
NME5WEE0005
10,113
15.00
87012090
MDZRB4GGAM6J50140
NME5WEE0003
10,113
15.00
87012090
1×40 FCIU8739954
PIN / Chassis No.
Engine No.
Weight (kg)
CBM
HS Code
MDZRB4GGVM6G50008
NMD5WEE0004
10,113
15.00
87012090
MDZRB4GGCM6G50010
NMD5WEE0002
10,113
15.00
87012090
MDZRB4GGAM6H50028
NME5WEE0003
10,113
15.00
87012090
5. General cargo shipment: predominant HS code per container is a must.
6. 10-digit HS code is mandatory. If only 6 or 8 digits are identified, please add zero (0) to the end to make it exactly 10-digit for iCMS.
7. HS code is mandatory for manifest but optional on BL Body for general cargo. Please specify in the Shipping Instructions if HS code is expected on BL Body.
8. Part Lot BLs (i.e. Multiple BLs for single container): Restricted with immediate e ect for Kenya Import and In transit due to KPA regulation.
9. DG Class / UNNO on BL Body: mandatory on BL Body for iCMS
Please coordinate with your counterparts for full adherence. Any failure may cause loading / discharge problem and customs penalty which will be on cargo owner’s account.
Please contact our local agencies if any assistance is required. Thank you for your continued trust and partnership.
In compliance with IMO’s SOLAS VGM regulations and various countries’ customs requirements, we would like to draw your attention to the necessary matching between VGM vs BL Container Gross Weight.
For all locations:
BL & Manifest Container Gross Weight MUST match with VGM
General tolerance level is +/- 5% or one metric ton whichever smaller
Different countries / terminals may have different tolerance index
VGM and Container Gross Weight should not exceed Maximum Gross Weight per CSC Plate bolted to Container Door
Any incompliance may lead to extra operational costs, customs penalties, local charges and our Line Administration Fee of USD300 per box
We look forward to your continuous cooperation. Please contact our local Customer Service team if any assistance is needed.
Thanks for your support to our EAFA service. Regarding our previous notice on Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) Single Customs Territory System for ALL cargoes to Uganda via Mombasa, Kenya effective in 2017, local authority is recently imposing further requirement per below in yellow. We appreciate your cooperation for Through Bill of Lading shipments to Kampala, Uganda.
All cargoes coming to Uganda will now be cleared under SCT through URA
Final clearance for Uganda-bound cargo will be done in Mombasa port (including verification, duty payment etc.)
It may take longer time to clear at Mombasa because of all extra steps for final clearance
Smoother movement at the border
Processing time will be improved in long run
Original documents scanned individually in PDF form, in a size not more than 450kb, to KEMBA office at least 7 days prior to vessel arrival.
List of Requirements (Additional effective from 17 June 2020)
Bill of lading,
Commercial invoice,
Packing list, (with supplementary units i.e. pcs/ Liters etc. packages/cartons, Gross & Net weight per Carton/Item)
(PVOC) Certificate of Conformity COC
Proof of payment (T/T, Letter of credit, sales agreement)
Freight Certificate & insurance values / Certificate (if not included on the invoice)
Online appointment. (By Consignee or his agent in Uganda)
ICD allocation (By Consignee or his agent in Uganda)
Vehicle export certificate (for vehicles, tractors and engineering plants)
Shippers to engage consignees for maximum cooperation and timely action as consignees will play a bigger sensitive part once all documents are received and in order.
Online appointments to respective TBL Vendor’s TIN and nomination of the ICD timely done by consignee or their agents (By Consignee or his agent in Uganda).
For motor vehicles; Additional documents including Motor vehicle export logbook + Certificate Of Conformity and vehicle details including: Make, Model, chassis Numbers, Engine Numbers, Year of manufacture, Color, CC, Size of Tires, Fuel Type, Gross weight, Net Weight, seating capacity.
Transit cargo is allowed up to a maximum of 9 days free of storage days by KPA & hence any delays in adhering to SCT requirements will result into storage and other related charges, to the account of customers.
Attached list of Service Providers is only for reference and final version must be based on official website of URA. https://unbs.go.ug/
If you have any queries, please feel free to contact our local Sales and CS representatives for assistance. Thank you.
With reference to the circular from TASAC (Tanzania Shipping Agencies Corporation), it is regulated that shipping lines cannot impose container cleaning charge for empty boxes returned by customers. The local authority has given below directives with effective 31st October 2019. We highly appreciate the full support of your good company for the strict compliance with immediate effect.
Clearing and forwarding agents shall return empty containers to ECD (depots) in clean condition in order to safeguard export cargo from Tanzania and any cleaning activity shall be arranged by individual clearing and forwarding agent or cargo owner; ECDs shall ensure containers are returned in clean condition before accepting them into the yard; and Shipping agents and ECDs shall not collect container cleaning charges from clearing and forwarding agents or cargo owners in the absence of Board Order to approve tariff for container cleaning or any similar services
For your best reference and arrangement per the basic standard of our company, a container shall be considered clean if there is no presence of:
Labels, marks or signs related to previous cargo, including hazardous cargo labels
Loose soil, sand, mud, dirt, cargo residue, animals, insects, dunnage or other general rubbish
Infestation by animals, insects, fungi or another living organism
Cargo securing devices such as metal or wire straps, cables, chains, string, rope, etc.
Tape plastic and/or any other material
Glue or adhesive or any other sticky material on walls, floor, ceilings, etc.
Nails, bolts or any other fixing devices protruding above the level of the floor
Any persistent, obnoxious or unpleasant odours in the container
Marks, stains or contaminations, including hydraulic fluid from cargo handling equipment & potentially hazardous contaminations
Loose sealant, internally in reefers
Please coordinate with your clearing and forwarding agents for the necessary arrangement and ensure the empty container return in clean and sound condition so as to avoid any delay in process. If you have any queries, please contact our local Customer Service and Sales for assistance.
Full Consignee address with complete contact details is crucial for seamless manifest filing, facilitating all import formalities and avoiding delays.
Saudi Arabia Customs has imposed strict regulations which require the following information to be filed in the import manifest:
Full style address of the consignee/Notify party in Saudi Arabia (including telephone/mobile & Fax number).
Full name of the Consignee/Notify party (no abbreviations).
Any change or amendment request made after the manifest filing may lead to a penalty of SR 500 to SR 1000 depending on the situation, except cargo description.
Thus, request you to submit your shipping instructions with complete consignee details (as per above) within the stipulated timeline.
We would like to express our sincere gratitude to your continuous support to us. For your best arrangement of shipments, please be informed of the new regulation announced by Bangladesh customs for Advanced Import Manifest.
Bangladesh Custom Act – complete electronic customs manifest has to be submitted 24 hours prior to a vessel‘s anchor is dropped at the outer port of POD.
New regulation will be strictly applied for all vessels ETA Bangladesh on or after 1st July 2019
Complete and Accurate Shipping Instruction for B/L and Manifest must be submitted to us based on local SI Cut Off or at least 24 hours before sailing Port of Loading
Any delay and discrepancies on import manifest may lead to customs fines and clearance block, to the account of customers
We appreciate your focus and cooperation to provide timely and complete shipping instruction for our effective workflow complying destination customs regulations. Please feel free to contact our local agencies for any further assistance.
