We would like to inform you about the Advanced Cargo Declaration regulation implemented by Mexican Customs in 2007. This rule requires the submission of vessel cargo declaration to Mexican Customs 24 hours before cargo is loaded on board vessels at foreign ports for all shipments being discharged or transshipped in Mexico. 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 to vessel arrival at the port of loading.
Cargo information to be submitted:
Complete Shipper, Consignee and Notify address. Non-standard letters or symbols like ‘, ‘ä’, ‘ö’, are not accepted. Notify party’s complete name and address.
Exact English description of goods. “Freight all kinds”, “general goods” is not allowed. ‘Said to contain’ is not accepted.
Piece count per container, i.e. number of cartons and not number of pallets.
Cargo gross weight.
Number, quantity and type/size of container/s.
Seal numbers.
Internationally recognized hazardous material code (not just the commercial name),
IMO class and UN number as well as emergency contact telephone number if applicable.
Carriers cannot file House BLs with the Mexican Customs on behalf of the NVOCCs. NVOCCs are required to transmit the AMS file to Mexico Customs by themselves. The AMS files declared by the NVOCC, should show both – CAAT code of the carrier (or carrier’s agency) and the NVOCC.
CAAT Code of our agency: 7501 Advanced Manifest Filing related charges for Mexico bound shipments to be as follows:
For further information and bookings, please reach out to our local Sales and Customer Service Representatives.
Please be informed of the upcoming change to the quantum of the Combined Detention and Demurrage tariff for shipments to Malaysia. The revised tariff will take effect on May 1st, 2025, based on the actual arrival date of the cargo.
We appreciate your continued support. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Please be informed, in addition to the Detention charges, we will start applying separate Demurrage charges upon expiry of the free time offered. Upcoming change to the quantum of the Demurrage and Detention tariff for shipments from Kuwait. The revised tariff will take effect on May 1st, 2025, based on the actual departure date of the cargo.
−All days are calendar days or running days. (i.e. including weekends and public holidays) −Port storage will be collected separately as per port tariff. We appreciate your continued support. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Please be informed of the upcoming change to the quantum of the Combined Detention and Demurrage tariff for shipments to Oman. The revised tariff will take effect on May 1st, 2025, based on the actual arrival date of the cargo.
−All days are calendar days or running days. (i.e. including weekends and public holidays) We appreciate your continued support. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Please be informed of the upcoming change to the quantum of the Combined Detention and Demurrage tariff for shipments to Pakistan. The revised tariff will take effect on May 1st, 2025, based on the actual arrival date of the cargo.
−All days are calendar days or running days. (i.e. including weekends and public holidays) We appreciate your continued support. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Upcoming change to the quantum of the Combined Demurrage and Detention tariff for shipments from Pakistan. The revised tariff will take effect on May 1st, 2025, based on the actual departure date of the cargo.
−All days are calendar days or running days. (i.e. including weekends and public holidays) We appreciate your continued support. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
We would like to inform you that, effective 01 May 2025 (Departure Date), the export free time and advancement policy will be revised as follows: −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 Oman is as follows:
−All days are calendar days or running days. (i.e. including weekends and public holidays) −Port storage will be collected separately as per port tariff. We appreciate your continued support. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Please be informed of the upcoming change to the quantum of the Detention and Demurrage tariff for shipments to Kuwait. The revised tariff will take effect on May 1st, 2025, based on the actual arrival date of the cargo.
−All days are calendar days or running days. (i.e. including weekends and public holidays)
We appreciate your continued support. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
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$550 to US600 per ton with effective from 1st April 2025.
The Environmental Fuel Surcharge (EFS) will be reviewed monthly for necessary adjustment in line with below Matrix and implemented with an advance notice to customers.
For further information and bookings, please reach out to our local Sales and Customer Service Representatives.
We are pleased to announce the launch of our New Mexico Express (MEX) service – a new direct service between Mexico’s largest port – Manzanillo – and key ports in North Asia.
With weekly sailings between Shanghai, Qingdao, Busan and Manzanillo, the dedicated MEX offers a reliable service with competitive transit times.
Through curating market-leading services, we seek to continually enhance our network coverage to new markets and within existing markets to connect opportunities for our customers and partners.
ESL Dubai will sail on the maiden voyage, departing from Shanghai on 30th April.
Please refer to the attached brochure for more information about the new MEX service. Should you require further information, please contact your local customer service representative.
