Please be informed of the upcoming change to the quantum of the Gate Charge (GTC) in Saudi Arabia. The revised tariff will take effect on November 1st, 2025, based on the actual arrival date of the cargo.
Please be informed of the upcoming change to the quantum of the Combined Detention and
Demurrage tariff for shipments from South Korea. The revised tariff will take effect on October
22nd, 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 – including port storage.
We appreciate your continued support. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate
to contact us. Thank you.
Please be informed of the upcoming change to the quantum of the Combined Detention and Demurrage tariff for shipments from South Korea. The revised tariff will take effect on October 17th, 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.
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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 USD450 to USD500 per ton with effective from 1st Nov 2025.
The Environmental Fuel Surcharge (EFS) will be reviewed on monthly basis 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.
Global Customer Service
Emirates Shipping Line
Please be informed of the upcoming change to the quantum of the IMO Surcharge for Far East to Jebel Ali, Dammam, Umm Qasr and Kuwait shipments. The revised tariff will take effect on October 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.
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Please be informed of the upcoming change to the quantum of the IMO Surcharge for Far East to Middle East shipments excluding Jebel Ali, Kuwait, Iraq and Dammam. The revised tariff will take effect on October 15th, 2025, based on the actual departure date of the cargo.
For Special Equipment, the DG quantum will be 1.5 times the tariff of dry shipments.
We appreciate your continued support. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Thank you.
In accordance with the operational procedures at Tanzanian Ports, CY-CFS shipments are permitted. Shippers requesting the inclusion of a CY-CFS Status on the Bill of Lading must acknowledge and comply with the following conditions:
a. The CY-CFS status must be explicitly mentioned at the time of submitting the Shipping Instructions (SI) to ESL.
b. The name of the nominated Container Freight Station (CFS) at the destination must be clearly specified by the shipper in the “additional remarks”.
c. The shipper shall provide a Letter of Indemnity (LOI) on official letterhead, indemnifying the shipping line, its agents, and contractors from any costs, liabilities, or consequences arising from the inclusion of CY-CFS status on the Original Bill of Lading (OBL).
d. The shipping line’s responsibility shall cease upon discharge of the container at the Port of Dar-es-Salaam.
e. Movement of the container from the port to the nominated CFS shall be at the cost, arrangement, and risk of the shipper or their nominated CFS.
f. All charges related to CFS operations must be settled by the consignee or their appointed clearing agent prior to the issuance of the Delivery Order.
g. A maximum of 15 free days from the date of container discharge from vessel shall be granted for the return of the empty container. Thereafter, standard demurrage charges shall apply.
h. Any delay in destuffing may result in container demurrage, which shall be payable by the consignee or their appointed agent.
i. ESL shall collect a container deposit at destination.
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Please be informed of the upcoming change to the quantum of the Terminal Handling Charges (THL for loading and THD for discharge) in Sohar. The revised tariff will take effect on January 1st, 2026, 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.
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Please be informed of the upcoming change to the quantum of the Terminal Handling Charges
(THL for loading and THD for discharge) in Chennai- INDIA. The revised tariff will take effect on
October 6th October 2025, based on the actual arrival or departure date of the cargo.
Terminal Handling Charge – Load Port (THL) & Discharge Port (THD)
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hesitate to contact us. Thank you
As part of ongoing compliance with the Saudi Customs Authority (ZATCA) and the Saudi Standards, Metrology & Quality Organization (SASO), we would like to remind you of the mandatory requirements for Shipping Instructions (SIs) when exporting cargo to Saudi Arabia.
Accurate and timely submission of SIs is essential, as they are used to prepare the Bill of Lading (BL) and import manifest. Any errors, omissions, or late submissions may result in customs rejection, manifest holds, fines, or shipment delays.
Alignment with Documentation:
All SI details must match the Commercial Invoice and Bill of Lading, including weights, volumes, and consignor/consignee information.
Documents must be authenticated by the exporter’s Chamber of Commerce (consular legalization not usually required)
Importer to ensure SABER certificate are obtained for regulated products. Effective 1st October, Saber Guarantee will not be accepted by Customs. Customs will accept only valid SABER certificates
Product-Specific & Prohibited Items:
Food Shipments: Must include handling/storage instructions and, where applicable, Halal certification.
Country of Origin: All cargo packaging must clearly display COO marking (e.g., Made in [Country]).
Prohibited Imports: Weapons, alcohol, narcotics, pork products, pornography, used tires/clothing, and vehicles older than 5 years.
Non-compliance with these requirements may result in shipment delays, manifest rejection, or customs penalties.
For further guidance, please contact your local representative or our documentation team.
Thank you for your cooperation and continued support.
Customer Service
Emirates Shipping Co. Ltd.
As Agent for ESL Saudi Arabia