3 月. 24 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: ESL BUSAN VOY -02606, 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 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 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 per container will apply to cover the transportation by trucks and any ancillary costs related thereto. The final quantum will be confirmed and advised closer to the date of trucking.
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 KHOR FAKKAN, SHARJAH:
For those cargoes destined for the ports of KHOR FAKKAN and/or SHARJAH ICD 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 ongoing situation. The costs and expenses associated with such delay shall be for the Merchant at their risk.
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 Khor Fakkan, UAE and/or forwarding to POD.
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:
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 1250 per TEU (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.
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 closer to the date of trucking.
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.

SOHAR
Cargoes destined for SOHAR 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 1250 per TEU (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.
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 closer to the date of trucking.
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, EAST AFRICA
Transportation plans and details pertaining to the deviation / operational costs for cargo loaded on this vessel for destinations in the RED SEA and EAST AFRICA ports to be announced in due course.

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.