3 月. 13 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: araya bhum voy 2607, 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:
The affected cargo will be discharged at KHOR FAKKAN and following such discharge, the
cargo shall be moved by truck to JEBEL ALI, the POD under 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 JEBEL ALI 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.

FOR ALL CARGO TO KHOR FAKKAN, SHARJAH AND SOHAR
For those cargoes destined for the ports of KHOR FAKKAN (OR SHARJAH ICD) and SOHAR
on the above-mentioned vessel, which will be forwarded to its final destination, 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 1,250 per TEU (to be paid by the party who pays the freight)
will apply to all affected shipments, without exception, to cover deviation costs, delay and/or
all operational costs of the transshipment in NHAVA SHEVA and forwarding to POD.

FOR CARGO TO DAMMAM:
The affected cargo with destination DAMMAM will be discharged at the port of JEDDAH and
such discharge shall constitute due fulfilment of the contract.
A mandatory surcharge of USD 1,750 per TEU (to be paid by party who pays the freight) will
apply to all affected shipments, without exception, to cover deviation costs and/or all
operational costs.
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.

FOR ALL OTHER ARABIAN GULF PORTS
The affected cargo will be discharged at the port of KHOR FAKKAN OR SOHAR and such
discharge shall constitute due fulfilment of the contract.
A mandatory surcharge of USD 1,250 per TEU (to be paid by party who pays the freight) will
apply to all affected shipments, without exception, to cover deviation costs and/or all
operational costs for the transshipment in NHAVA SHEVA and discharge 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.

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 party who pays the freight)
will apply to all affected shipments, without exception, to cover deviation costs, delay and/or
all operational costs of the transshipment in NHAVA SHEVA 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.