Please be informed of the upcoming change to the quantum of the Combined Detention and Demurrage tariff for shipments to Mexico. The revised tariff will take effect on July 15th, 2026, based on the actual arrival date of the cargo.
Imports D&D
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.
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 to Mexico. The revised tariff will take effect on June 20th, 2026, based on the actual arrival 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.
We appreciate your continued support. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. Thank you.
To enhance service quality and container protection, please note that the revised Container Protection Charge (CPC) will be implemented for all import shipments to Manzanillo (MXZLO), with an ETA on or after 16 May 2026, from all loading ports.
Container Protection Charge (CPC) will be revised 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.
Thank you. Trade Management Emirates Shipping Line
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.
ESL CAAT code – 41QN 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.
