Changes to Combined Detention and Demurrage Tariff in Iraq – Export Effective 16th June 2025

Please be informed of the upcoming change to the quantum of the Combined Detention and
Demurrage tariff for shipments from Iraq. The revised tariff will take effect on June 16th, 2025,
based on the actual departure date of the cargo.

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.

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

Changes to Combined Detention and Demurrage Tariff in Sri Lanka –Effective 1st June 2025

Please be informed of the upcoming change to the quantum of the Combined Detention and
Demurrage tariff for shipments to and from Sri Lanka. The revised tariff will take effect on June
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.

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.
Port storage is collected separately as per port tariff.
We appreciate your continued support. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate
to contact us. Thank you.

Changes to Terminal Handling Charges in MUNDRA – INDIA – effective 1st June’25

Please be informed of the upcoming change to the quantum of the Terminal Handling Charges (THL for loading and THD for discharge) in MUNDRA – INDIA. The revised tariff will take effect on June 1st, 2025, based on the actual arrival or departure date of the cargo.

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

Thank you.

Changes to Terminal Handling Charges in NHAVA SHEVA – INDIA – effective 1st June’25

Please be informed of the upcoming change to the quantum of the Terminal Handling Charges (THL for loading and THD for discharge) in NHAVA SHEVA – INDIA. The revised tariff will take effect on June 1st, 2025, based on the actual arrival or departure date of the cargo.

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

Thank you.

Changes to Terminal Handling Charges in CHENNAI and VISAKHAPATNAM (VCTPL) – INDIA – effective 1st June’25

Please be informed of the upcoming change to the quantum of the Terminal Handling Charges (THL for loading and THD for discharge) in CHENNAI (MAACIT/MAACCT) VISAKHAPATNAM (VCTPL) – INDIA. The revised tariff will take effect on June 1st, 2025, based on the actual arrival or departure date of the cargo.

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

Changes to the Detention Tariff in India – Export – Effective 15th June 2025

Upcoming change to the quantum of the Export Detention tariff for shipments from India.
The revised tariff will take effect on June 15th, 2025, based on the actual departure date of the cargo.

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

Thank you.

Changes to the Combined Demurrage and Detention Tariffs in China – Export Effective 15th May 2025

Upcoming change to the quantum of the Combined Demurrage and Detention tariff for
shipments from China. The revised tariff will take effect on May 15th, 2025, based on the
actual departure date of the cargo.

Location (South China): Shekou / DachanBay / Nansha / Beijiao / Foshan / Huangpu /
Jiangmen / Rongqi / Sanshan / Shatian / Shunde / Wuzhou / Yunfu / Zhanjiang / Zhaoqing /
Zhongshan / Zhuhai

− Combined Detention and Demurrage charges 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.
− All days are calendar days or running days. (i.e. including weekends and public holidays)
− Port storage is collected separately as per port tariff at ESL offices

Location: Changshu / Chaozhou / Chongqing / Dalian / Fuzhou / Jiangyin / Jinzhou /
Lianyungan / Nanjing / Nantong / Ningbo / Qingdao / Quanzhou / Shanghai / Shantou /
Taicang / Taizhou / Tongling / Wuhan / Wuhu / Xiamen / Xingang / Yanzhou / Yichang /
Zhangjiagang / Zhapu / Zhenjiang

− Combined Detention and Demurrage charges 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.
− All days are calendar days or running days. (i.e. including weekends and public holidays)
− Port storage is collected separately at the port

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

Changes to the Combined Detention and Demurrage Tariffs in China – Import Effective 15th May 2025

Please be informed of the upcoming change to the quantum of the Combined Detention and
Demurrage tariff for shipments to China. The revised tariff will take effect on May 15th
2025, based on the actual arrival date of the cargo.

Location (South China): Shekou / Da chan Bay / Nansha / Beijiao / Foshan / Huangpu /
Jiangmen / Rongqi / Sanshan / Shatian / Shunde / Wuzhou / Yunfu / Zhanjiang / Zhaoqing /
Zhongshan / Zhuhai

− 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.
− All days are calendar days or running days. (i.e. including weekends and public holidays)
− Port storage is collected separately as per port tariff at ESL offices

Location: Changshu / Chaozhou / Chongqing / Dalian / Fuzhou / Jiangyin / Jinzhou /
Lianyungan / Nanjing / Nantong / Ningbo / Qingdao / Quanzhou / Shanghai / Shantou / Taicang
/ Taizhou / Tongling / Wuhan / Wuhu / Xiamen / Xingang / Yanzhou / Yichang / Zhangjiagang /
Zhapu / Zhenjiang

− 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.
− All days are calendar days or running days. (i.e. including weekends and public holidays)
− Port storage is collected separately at the port

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

Environmental Fuel Surcharge (EFS) Effective 1st June 2025

In accordance with the IMO regulation, please be advised that ESL EFS will be calculated based on the Very Low Sulphur Fuel Oil (VLSFO) which currently falls between USD500 to USD550 per ton.

ESL will be applying below EFS quantum with effect from 1st June 2025 and will be reviewed on monthly basis.

EFS quantum will be updated in GENESIS accordingly.
If there are any queries, please feel free to reach out to Trade Management team.

Thank you.

Mandatory Inclusion of 9-Digit TIN for Imports Under New Jordan Customs System – Effective 1 January 2025

Effective 01-January 2025, the New Jordan Customs System 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.

  • This requirement is effective from 01- 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 Jordan.
  • Not applicable for shipments where Port of Discharge, Final Place of delivery is Jordan, but the Consignee’s address is not Jordan.
  • 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.

Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact our local customer service and sales representatives.

Thank you for your support and partnership with ESL.