Apr. 14 2026

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: HONG DA XIN TIAN JIN Voy-2615W, 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 Sohar, Oman and discharge and/or tranship the cargo, with all risk and cost to be for the Merchant.

(I) FOR CARGO TO UAE:
The affected cargo will be discharged at Sohar, Oman and such discharge shall constitute due fulfilment of the contract.
Customers shall have the option to have their cargo moved via truck to Jebel Ali, UAE. This will be subject to the following trucking and transit coordination charge:

  • Rate: USD 2,350 per container
  • Payable by: Consignee

Local Charges & Import Detention Terms will apply as follows:

• Standard Local Charges: All standard import local charges at Jebel Ali would apply and are on account of the consignee

• Import Detention Freetime: Standard Import Detention Freetime at Jebel Ali will apply.

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.

(II) FOR ALL CARGO TO SOHAR:
For those cargoes destined for the ports of SOHAR will be forwarded to its intended POD destination as per the Bill of Lading.
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.
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.