3 月. 24 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: WAN HAI A17 V-2606, 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 Mundra, India and discharge and/or tranship the
cargo, with all risk and cost to be for the Merchant.

FOR CARGO TO 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 “Merchant”) will apply to all
affected shipments, without exception, to cover deviation costs and/or all operational costs
of the transshipment in Mundra 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.

FOR CARGO TO DAMMAM AND RIYADH:
The affected cargo with destination DAMMAM and RIYADH 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 the “Merchant”) 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.

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.