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MEA Contingency : Operational Changes for cargo on Zhong Gu Sheng Yang Voy 2609

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: ZHONG GU SHENG YANG
VOY 2609, 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.

FOR CARGO TO JEBEL ALI, ABU DHABI, AJMAN, RAS AL KHAIMAH, UMM AL QAIWAIN:
The affected cargo will be discharged at Khor Fakkan and following such discharge, the cargo
shall be moved by truck to the stipulated 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 party who pays the freight)
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 stipulated destinations 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.

FOR ALL CARGO TO KHOR FAKKAN, SHARJAH AND SOHAR
For those cargoes destined for the ports of KHOR FAKKAN (or SHARJAH ICD) 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 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 1,250 per TEU (to be paid by the party who pays the freight)
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.
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 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 party who pays the freight) 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.

FOR ALL OTHER ARABIAN GULF PORTS
The affected cargo will be discharged at the port of KHOR FAKKAN OR SOHAR and such
discharge shall constitute due fulfilment of the contract.
A mandatory surcharge of USD 1,250 per TEU (to be paid by party who pays the freight) will
apply to all affected shipments, without exception, to cover deviation costs and/or all
operational costs for the transshipment in Nhava Sheva and discharge 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.

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 party who pays the freight)
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.

Environmental Fuel Surcharge (EFS) Effective 23 Mar 2026

Due to the recent surge in bunker prices driven by the geopolitical situation in the Middle East,
please be informed that the Environmental Fuel Surcharge (EFS) will be adjusted as per below,
effective 23 March 2026.

The adjustment is based on the current Very Low Sulphur Fuel Oil (VLSFO) price level of
approximately USD 1,200–1,250 per metric ton. In view of the exceptional volatility in bunker
prices, this adjustment is made with reference to the prevailing bunker price level.

The EFS will continue to be reviewed monthly, and any necessary adjustments will be
communicated to customers with prior notice.

Please contact our local Sales and Customer Service team for bookings and any further assistance.
We appreciate your understanding and continued support. Thank you.

MEA Contingency : Operational Changes for Cargo on Araya Bhum Voy 2607

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: araya bhum 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 NHAVA SHEVA, INDIA and discharge and/or tranship the cargo, with all risk and cost to be for the Merchant.

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 JEBEL ALI, the POD under the Bill of Lading.
A mandatory surcharge of USD 1,250 per TEU (to be paid by the party who pays the freight)
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 JEBEL ALI 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.

FOR ALL CARGO TO KHOR FAKKAN, SHARJAH AND SOHAR
For those cargoes destined for the ports of KHOR FAKKAN (OR SHARJAH ICD) 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 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 1,250 per TEU (to be paid by the party who pays the freight)
will apply to all affected shipments, without exception, to cover deviation costs, delay and/or
all operational costs of the transshipment in NHAVA SHEVA and forwarding to POD.

FOR CARGO TO DAMMAM:
The affected cargo with destination DAMMAM 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 party who pays the freight) 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.

FOR ALL OTHER ARABIAN GULF PORTS
The affected cargo will be discharged at the port of KHOR FAKKAN OR SOHAR and such
discharge shall constitute due fulfilment of the contract.
A mandatory surcharge of USD 1,250 per TEU (to be paid by party who pays the freight) will
apply to all affected shipments, without exception, to cover deviation costs and/or all
operational costs for the transshipment in NHAVA SHEVA and discharge 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.

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 party who pays the freight)
will apply to all affected shipments, without exception, to cover deviation costs, delay and/or
all operational costs of the transshipment in NHAVA SHEVA 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.

MEA Contingency: Operational Changes for cargo on Asl Nanjing Voy.2610, Esl Sana Voy.2605 and Bright Voy.2609

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 Vessels: ASL Nanjing Voy.2610, ESL Sana Voy.2605 and Bright Voy.2609, whether located ashore or at sea, destined for the ports  in the Arabian Gulf, we hereby give notice under Clause 8 (Liberties) of the Bill of Lading that ESL will exercise their right to stop the Vessel and discharge the cargo, with all risk and cost to be for the Merchant.

The affected cargo will be discharged at Khor Fakkan and such discharge shall constitute due
fulfilment of the contract.

A mandatory surcharge of USD 750 per TEU 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.

For those cargoes destined for Dammam, Merchants shall have the option of diverting their cargoes
to Jeddah. The costs of the additional deviation will be USD1,750 per TEU. If no such election is made
by Monday, 9th March 2026, 1500 hours Dubai time, the relevant cargo will be discharged in due
fulfilment of the contract, as stated above, at Khor Fakkan, with all the risk and expense to be for the
Merchant.

For those cargoes destined for the Red Sea on the above-mentioned vessels, 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.

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 regrets the necessity of this decision, which arises from exceptional circumstances
beyond its control and appreciates your understanding and cooperation during this time.

For further clarification, please contact your local ESL representative.

Thank you.

Subject: Revised THC (THL/THD) – effective from 1st April 2026 – Ho Chi Minh, Cai Mep and Hai Phong areas

Please be informed that with effect from 1st April 2026 (Sail and Discharge) the quantum of TERMINAL HANDLING CHARGES (both Export and Import) at Ho Chi Minh, Cai Mep and Hai Phong areas will be revised as below with charges subject to VAT:

** The effective date for THL to be based on “ETD from POL” and the effective date for THD to
be based on “ETA at POD”

GENESIS systems will be updated accordingly. Please feel free to contact respective trade/
pricing desk in case there is any doubt.

Thank you.
Trade Management

Emirates Shipping Line
20 Cecil Street, #24-01, PLUS, Singapore 049705
Emirates Shipping Line
https://www.emiratesline.com


Emergency Cost Recovery Charge for Middle East and Red Sea

In light of the ongoing developments in the Middle East region, ESL has implemented additional precautionary and operational measures to ensure the continued safety of our vessels, crew, and your cargo. These necessary arrangements have led to increased operating costs across the network.

ESL has been making every effort to manage and mitigate the impact internally. However, in view of the prevailing conditions, a reasonable rate adjustment is required to ensure service stability and continuity. To ensure such stability and continuity further costs which ESL might incur may include and not be limited to costs or associated costs arising out of or in connection with delays, taking other routes, transferring the goods, landing or returning the goods to the port of loading as the case may be. We sincerely appreciate your understanding and continued partnership as we navigate this challenging environment together.

With effect from 3rd March 2026 and until further notice, the following adjustments will apply:

Scope

All cargo moving to or from:

  • United Arab Emirates
  • Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
  • Oman
  • Iraq
  • Bahrain
  • Kuwait
  • Qatar
  • Egypt
  • Jordan

(All ports within the above countries are included.)

This adjustment applies to all cargo types, including both COC and SOC containers.

Quantum

An Emergency Cost Recovery Surcharge will be implemented as follows:

  • USD 2,000 per 20’ and USD3,500 per 40’ for DRY
  • USD 2,500 per 20’ and USD4,000 per 40’ for Reefer and Special

The charge is to be borne by the Agreement Party.

Effective Date & Application

This adjustment applies to:

  • Cargo on water / afloat and yet to be discharged on/ after 03 March 2026

This adjustment will apply to all shipments to and from the countries referenced above.

ESL remains fully committed to maintaining service continuity and operational transparency during this challenging period. We will continue to monitor the situation closely and provide further updates as necessary.

For further clarification, please contact your local ESL representative.

Thank you.

Middle East and Red Sea General Rate Increase

In light of the ongoing developments in the Middle East region, ESL has implemented additional precautionary and operational measures to ensure the continued safety of our vessels, crew, and your cargo. These necessary arrangements have led to increased operating costs across the network.

ESL has been making continued efforts to manage and mitigate the impact. However, in view of the prevailing conditions, a reasonable rate adjustment is required to ensure service stability and continuity. We sincerely appreciate your understanding and continued partnership as we navigate this challenging environment together.

With effect from 3rd March 2026 and until further notice, the following adjustments will apply:

Scope

All cargo moving to or from:

  • United Arab Emirates
  • Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
  • Oman
  • Iraq
  • Bahrain
  • Kuwait
  • Qatar
  • Egypt
  • Jordan

(All ports within the above countries are included.)

This adjustment applies to all cargo types, including both COC and SOC containers.

Quantum

A General Rate Increase (GRI) will be implemented as follows:

  • USD 2,000 per 20’ and USD3,500 per 40’ for DRY
  • USD 2,500 per 20’ and USD4,000 per 40’ for Reefer and Special

The charge is to be borne by the Agreement Party.

Effective Date & Application

This adjustment applies to:

  • Bookings issued on or after 3rd March 2026 
  • Shipments not loaded

This adjustment will apply to all shipments to and from the countries referenced above.

ESL remains fully committed to maintaining service continuity and operational transparency during this challenging period. We will continue to monitor the situation closely and provide further updates, as necessary.

For further clarification, please contact your local ESL representative.

Thank you.

Customer Advisory on ESL Operations in the Middle East

As you are aware, the escalating military conflict in the Middle East has created a volatile environment that directly impacts the global supply chain.

At ESL, our first priority is the safety of crew and the security of your cargo. We understand the stress and uncertainty these disruptions can cause your business, and we are committed to navigating these challenges as your reliable partner, as far as we are able to do.

To ensure the continuity of your business, we are proactively exploring the activation of our contingency networks by leveraging our established regional presence in ports located outside the Strait of Hormuz as viable operational alternatives to cater to the region.

While we continue to explore alternatives to ensure business continuity, it is important to acknowledge that prevailing regional conditions are beyond our control. We, therefore, reserve the right to invoke relevant Terms and Conditions under our Bill of Lading, which includes and is not limited to clauses 4 and 8 in our standard ESL form; this applies not only to our liability and original delivery schedules but also to the nature and implementation of our contingency efforts, including logistical alterations, including but not limited to the redirection of cargo and the utilization of alternative discharge/loading ports and transit routes involving all of our existing partners, for the benefit of our customers.

The following vessels are maintaining safe positions within the Arabian Persian Gulf in response to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz:

  • MV Hella 02606 (VGI): Maintains its position at the Port of Jebel Ali. Port operations have been suspended / intermittent since late evening 28th Feb 2026. We are finalizing our contingency plan and will update you as soon as it is ready.
  • ESL Wafa 02605 (GLX): The vessel is currently safely positioned inside the Gulf, but away from the Strait of Hormuz, following its departure from Dammam. The port call in Bahrain has been suspended following the closure of port and gate operations at the Port of Bahrain.We will provide you the latest updates as soon as there are any changes in the situation, and as soon as this information becomes available to us.

The following is the status of vessels currently enroute to the Gulf of Oman and the Persian Gulf:

  • Bright 02609 (GIA): The Vessel departed Mundra at 20:00 hours on 28th Feb 2026. The Vessel will not enter the Strait of Hormuz until further notice. ESL is currently doing its best in the current prevailing circumstances to finalize the contingency plans for all imports and exports planned for this vessel.
  • ASL Nanjing 02610 (GRC): The Vessel departed Jeddah, Saudi Arabia on 25th Feb 2026 and is safely stationed outside the Straits of Hormuz. ESL is working diligently under the current circumstances to finalize contingency plans for all imports and exports scheduled on this vessel.
  • ESL Sana 02605 (CMX): The Vessel departed Singapore on 22nd Feb 2026 upon completion of operations. ESL is currently exploring alternative ports of discharge for shipments planned for transhipment / discharge at Jebel Ali relating to this vessel.

We will share these specific details with you as soon as they are confirmed. In the meantime, we are maintaining a 24/7 watch on the evolving regional situation to protect your interests and provide you with the most accurate, real-time information, as and when such information becomes available to us.

Thank you for your continued trust and patience as we navigate these challenges together.

General Rate Increase from Far East to Middle East – effective for ONE REASSURANCE 2608W

To ensure we continue offering a diverse portfolio of high-quality services from the Far East to
the Middle East, please be informed of the upcoming General Rate Increase (GRI), effective
for ONE REASSURANCE 2608W and subsequent vessels

For further information and bookings, please reach out to our local Sales and Customer Service
Representatives.

Thank you.

Lunar New Year capacity adjustment on Sun Chief Express (SCX) service

As part of the Lunar New Year plan, capacity will be rationalised due to reduced export
activity over the holiday period. Accordingly, there will be a blank sailing on SCX affecting
Apollon D v.2610E – 2610W.

Service will resume on the following voyage ESL Mombasa v.2612E.

For further information and bookings, please reach out to our local Sales and Customer
Service Representatives.

Thank you.