Apr. 10 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: KMTC MUNDRA Voy -02610, 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 Khor Fakkan, UAE and Sohar, Oman and discharge and/or tranship the cargo, with all risk and cost to be for the Merchant.

(I) FOR CARGO TO JEBEL ALI, UMM AL QAIWAIN, SHARJAH:

The affected cargo will be discharged at Khor Fakkan and following such discharge, the cargo shall be moved by truck to the intended 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 “Merchant”) will apply to all affected shipments, without exception, to cover deviation costs and/or all operational costs of the transshipment in Khor Fakkan.

For the transportation of the cargo from Khor Fakkan to the intended destinations, a mandatory additional charge of AED 4,500 per container will apply to cover the transportation by trucks and any ancillary costs related thereto.

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 KHOR FAKKAN, SOHAR:

For those cargoes destined for the ports of KHOR FAKKAN and SOHAR will be forwarded to its final destination.

A mandatory surcharge of USD 1,250 per TEU (to be paid by the “Merchant”) will apply to all affected shipments, without exception, to cover deviation costs, delay and/or all operational costs of the forwarding and/or relaying of the goods to their final destinations.

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.

(III) FOR ALL OTHER ARABIAN GULF PORTS:

Cargoes destined for the ports in the UPPER GULF will be discharged at Khor Fakkan and following such discharge, the cargo shall be moved by truck to Jebel Ali, and this shall constitute due fulfilment of the contract.

A mandatory surcharge of USD 2,500 per 20’ and USD 3,750 per 40’ (to be paid by “Merchant”) will apply to all affected shipments, without exception, to cover deviation costs and/or all operational costs of the transshipment in Khor Fakkan and transportation costs from Khor Fakkan to Jebel Ali.

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.

(IV) 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 “Merchant”) 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 or Sohar, UAE 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.