Please be informed of the upcoming change to the quantum of the Demurrage and Detention tariff for shipments from Japan. The revised tariff will take effect on August 11th, 2025, based on the actual departure date of the cargo.
In addition, split method will continue to be used to calculate the applicable Demurrage or Detention charges upon expiry of the free time offered.
We appreciate your continued support. Should you have any questions, please do not
hesitate to contact us.
Thank you.
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 US$500 to US550 per
ton with effective from 1st Aug 2024.
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 that effective from 15th July 2025, Terminal Handling Charges at Port
Klang for both Import and Export shipment will be revised as per following quantum.
For further clarification, please feel free to contact our Sales and Customer Service
Representative.
Thank you and best regards.
Customer Service and Documentation Department
Please note that Import Documentation Fee and Import EIR Fee will now be revised for all ESL China import shipments with an ETA on or after 15th July 2025.
Import Documentation Fee and Import EIR Fee will be charged as follows from the effective date:
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.
Please be informed that we will adopt a separate charging method for Import Demurrage and Detention, with Demurrage applied after the free time expires, followed by Detention.
Upcoming change to the quantum of the Demurrage and Detention tariff for shipments to Philippines. The revised tariff will take effect on August 1st, 2025, based on the actual arrival date of the cargo.
We would like to inform you that, effective 01 August 2025 (Departure Date), the export free time and advancement policy will be revised as follows:
− Free Time: 8 calendar days
− Export Detention & Demurrage (Combined): Will apply until the vessel’s load date
The Combined Demurrage and Detention (D&D) free days structure for shipments from the Philippines is as follows:
We appreciate your continued support. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Thank you.
Please be informed that the Terminal Handling Charges at Port Klang for both Import and
Export shipments will be revised as per the following quantum.
For further clarification, please feel free to contact our Sales and Customer Service
Representative.
Thank you and best regards.
Customer Service and Documentation Department
Please be informed that effective from 2nd August 2025, Terminal Handling Charges at Port
Klang for both Import and Export shipment will be revised as per following quantum.
For further clarification, please feel free to contact our Sales and Customer Service
Representative.
Thank you and best regards.
Customer Service and Documentation Department
Please note that the below Local Charges in UAE locations will now be revised for shipments with an ETD/ETA on or after 15th July 2025, as follows:
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.
Effective 01st July 2025, The Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia (IRBM) will enforce new mandatory data requirements for all Import shipments into Malaysia, in alignment with the upcoming E-Invoicing implementation.
As part of this initiative aimed at enhancing data accuracy, Customs clearance efficiency and integration across stakeholders, the following Consignee information must be provided to our ESL offices at the time of Booking / Shipping Instructions :
The above is applicable for shipments where Port of Discharge, Final Place of delivery, and Consignee’s address is Malaysia. Not applicable for shipments where Port of Discharge, Final Place of delivery is Malaysia, but the Consignee’s address is not Malaysia.
For consignments listed as “To Order” or addressed “To Banks” the Business Registration Number (BRN), Tax Identification Number (TIN), Sales and Services (SST) Number, Malaysia Standard Industrial Classification Code (MSIC) and Business Description of the Notify party must be provided.
Shippers are responsible for ensuring the required details of the Malaysia consignee or notify party are provided prior to shipping to avoid delays and ensure compliance.
Thank you for your support and partnership with ESL.
This advisory serves to inform you about the mandatory compliance requirements under the Advanced Manifest Submission (AMS) rule set by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) for your shipments discharging at/ transhipping / transiting via any ports in the USA
SCOPE:
The AMS rule applies to all the shipments discharging at/ transhipping / transiting via any ports in the USA.
Applies to all the Ocean carriers and Freight Forwarders (if they are issuing House Bills of Lading)
TIMELINE:
Manifest data needs to be completed and submitted with the US customs authority no later than 24 hours prior to vessel arrival at the port of loading.
In order to comply with this requirement and handle customs responses and time differences, shippers are required to submit complete and accurate shipping instructions 72 hours prior vessel arrival at the port of loading.
MANDATORY INFORMATION ON THE B/L :
➢Shipper name and full address (cannot be a US party)
➢Consignee and Notify Party name and full address (must be a US Party)
➢Vessel/Voyage
➢Container Number
➢Seal Number (Dummy Seal Number not allowed)
➢HS Code
➢Cargo Type
➢No of Packages (U.S. Customs does not accept package type as Pallets/Containers)
Failure to provide complete information within the prescribed timeline can lead to
Cargo hold at the Port of Loading or rejection at Port of Entry and/or monetary fines imposed by the CBP which will be on shipper’s account.
Please take note of Advanced Manifest Filing related charges for US and Canada bound Shipments:
Please take note of the ESL SCAC Code: EMIV
For further information and bookings, please reach out to our local Sales and Customer Service Representatives.