Mar. 18 2026

In view of the current security situation in the Arabian Gulf giving 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: WADI DUKA Voy 2610, 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 Nhava Sheva, India and discharge and/or tranship the cargo, with all risk and cost to be for the Merchant.

FOR CARGO TO JEBEL ALI, JEBEL ALI, ABU DHABI, AJMAN, RAS AL KHAIMAH, UMM AL
QAIWAIN
The affected cargo will be discharged at Khor Fakkan and following such discharge, the cargo
shall be moved by truck to the stipulated 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 party who pays the freight) will
apply to all affected shipments, without exception, to cover deviation costs and/or all operational
costs of the transshipment in Nhava Sheva and Khor Fakkan.
For the transportation of the cargo from Khor Fakkan to the stipulated destinations a mandatory
additional charge per container will apply to cover the transportation by trucks and any ancillary
costs related thereto. The final quantum will be confirmed and advised upon the vessel’s
discharge at Khor Fakkan.
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.