MEA Contingency – Operational Changes for Cargo on ESL Busan V-02606
MEA Contingency: Operational Changes for Cargo on Varanya Bhum V-2608
MEA Contingency: Operational Changes for Cargo on Wan Hai A17 V-2606
General Rate Increase from Far East to Middle East effective 1st April, 2026
Customer Advisory Drop-Off of Empty Containers
MEA Contingency: Operational Changes for Cargo on One Reassurance Voy 02608
MEA Contingency: Operational Changes for cargo on Wadi Duka Voy 2610
MEA Contingency: Operational Changes for cargo on Asl Shekou Voy 02611
MEA Contingency : Operational Changes for cargo on Kota Plumbago Voy 2607
MEA Contingency : Operational Changes for cargo on Zhong Gu Sheng Yang Voy 2609
Environmental Fuel Surcharge (EFS) Effective 23 Mar 2026
MEA Contingency : Operational Changes for Cargo on Araya Bhum Voy 2607
MEA Contingency: Operational Changes for cargo on Asl Nanjing Voy.2610, Esl Sana Voy.2605 and Bright Voy.2609
Subject: Revised THC (THL/THD) – effective from 1st April 2026 – Ho Chi Minh, Cai Mep and Hai Phong areas
Emergency Cost Recovery Charge for Middle East and Red Sea
Middle East and Red Sea General Rate Increase
Customer Advisory on ESL Operations in the Middle East
General Rate Increase from Far East to Middle East – effective for ONE REASSURANCE 2608W
Lunar New Year capacity adjustment on Sun Chief Express (SCX) service
Storage Temperature Mentioned in MSDS for DG Cargo Loaded in Dry Containers
Revised Local Charges in India Effective 01st March 2026.
Environmental Fuel Surcharge (EFS) Effective 1st Mar 2026
Mandatory MPCI Compliance for-UAE Shipments
Implementation of Ministry of Transport Directive on Authorized Freight ForwardingTransactions
Revised THC Tariffs in Mersin Effective 05th February 2026.
THC revision from the kenya port Authority at Mombasa (KEMBA)
Revised THC Tariffs in Istanbul, Izmit, and Aliaga Effective 01st February 2026
Revised Local Charges – Malaysia – Effective from 24 January 2026
Revised BL Fee – UAE – Effective from 01 February 2026
Mandatory Requirement for Consignee’s Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN)on the Bill of Lading while submitting the Import Manifest to Tanzania.
Revision of Import and Export THC for Port Klang
Environmental Fuel Surcharge (EFS) Effective 1st Feb 2026
Revised Local Charges – Malaysia – Effective from 01 January 2026
New Electronic Export Process & UCR Requirement
Egypt Import– Mandatory Advance Customs Information (ACID)
Revision of Import and Export THC for Port Klang
Changes to Terminal Handling Charges in Pipava TERMINAL – INDIA – Effective 1st January’25
Mandatory MPCI Compliance for UAE Shipments: Key Updates and Timelines
Changes to Terminal Handling Charges in PENANG, MALAYSIA – effective 1st December 2025
Adjustment of Terminal Handling Charges effective from 1st December 2025
Environmental Fuel Surcharge (EFS) Effective 1st Jan 2026
General Rate Increase from Far East to Middle East– effective 1st December2025 (B/L date)
Environmental Fuel Surcharge (EFS) Effective 1st Dec 2025
Revised IMO (Class 5, 8) surcharges on GIA, FAX to East Africa
Prohibited chemicals to Xingang, Tianjin, China
Implementation of Ministry of Transport Directive on Authorized Freight Forwarding Transactions
Mandatory Health Certificate Requirement for Import of Foodstuff to Kuwait
MEXP Trade – IMO Surcharge Revision Effective 1 Nov 2025 (ETD POL)
Tanzania Situation – Curfew and Temporary Port Closure
ECR Surcharge for Iraq to Change from Prepaid to Collect (Effective 15 Nov 2025)
Changes to Terminal Handling Charges in Dammam & Jeddah for ex China shipments – Effective 22nd November 2025
Changes to Terminal Handling Charges in Dammam & Jeddah from all Origins except China – effective 1st November 2025
Changes to Terminal Handling Charges in Jubail– Effective 1st November 2025
Changes to Container Seal Charges for Oman Exports – Effective 1st January2026
Changes to Import Service Fee & Container Protection Charge in Oman–Effective 1st January 2026
Changes to Gate Charge in Saudi Arabia – Effective 1st November 2025
Changes to Combined Detention and Demurrage Tariff in South Korea –Effective 22nd October 2025
Changes to Combined Detention and Demurrage Tariff in South Korea –Effective 17th October 2025
Environmental Fuel Surcharge (EFS) Effective 1st Nov 2025
Changes to IMO Surcharge for Far East to Jebel Ali, Dammam, Umm Qasr and Kuwait – Effective 15th Oct 2025
Changes to IMO Surcharge for Far East to Middle East excluding Jebel Ali, Kuwait, Iraq and Dammam – Effective 15th Oct 2025
Acceptance of CY-CFS Shipments at Dar-es-Salaam Port
Changes to Terminal Handling Charges in Sohar – Effective 1st Jan 2026
Changes to Terminal Handling Charges in Chennai (CCTL & CITPL)TERMINALS – INDIA – Effective 6th October’25
Mandatory Shipping Instruction (SI) Requirements for Exports to Saudi Arabia
Implementation of Container Protection Charge (CPC – Manifested) for all cargo into Aqaba, Jordan
Changes to Demurrage and Detention Tariff in Thailand – Export Effective Date: 16th October 2025
Changes to Combined Detention and Demurrage Tariff in South Korea –Effective 25th September 2025
Mandatory Trademark Recordation for Goods Imported to Mainland Tanzania
REVISED THC (THL/THD) – effective from 1st October ’25 – HAZIRA TERMINAL
CANCELLED IMPLEMENTATION – THC revision from the Kenya Port Authority at Mombasa (KEMBA)
Environmental Fuel Surcharge (EFS) Effective 1st Oct 2025
Notice on List of SOC Banned Prefixes
Mandatory Requirement: VAT Number and Customs Code for All Imports to Oman
Changes to Combined Detention and Demurrage Tariff in Hong Kong –Effective 1st September 2025
KPA new tariff w.e.f 15th September 2025
Environmental Fuel Surcharge (EFS) Effective 1st Sep2025
THC revision from the Kenya Port Authority at Mombasa (KEMBA)
Notice on List of SOC Banned Prefixes
Emerging additional ICD nomination cost for TBL shipments via Dar Es Salaam (TZDAR)
Optimisation of the Gulf India Africa Express (GIA)
Policy Update: DG Cargo Misdeclaration Fee Implementation
Notification on Withholding Tax Deduction
Certificate of origin (COO) for Kenya imports
Changes to Demurrage and Detention Tariff in Japan – ExportEffective Date: 11th August 2025
Environmental Fuel Surcharge (EFS) Effective 1st Aug 2025
Revision of Import and Export THC for Port Klang
Revised Import Local Charges – China (all location) – Effective from 15 July 2025
Changes to the Detention and Demurrage Tariff in Philippines – Import & ExportEffective 1st August 2025
Import and Export THC for Port Klang – China Ports
Import and Export THC for Port Klang
Revised Local Charges – UAE – Effective from15 July 2025
Mandatory Requirement of Business Registration Number (BRN), Tax Identification Number (TIN), Sales and Services (SST) Number and Malaysia Standard Industrial Classification Code (MSIC) for Imports into Malaysia
ADVANCED CARGO DECLARATION FOR SHIPMENTS TO USA and CANADA
UAE’s Maritime Pre-load Cargo Information (MPCI) program
Vanning Survey Report Mandatory Requirement for all IMO Class 5.1 DG Loading on ESL Vessels
Revised import DG surcharge quantum [IMO] for REDS – FEST to EGSOK &JOAQJ only – Effective from 1st July 2025 (ETD @ POL)
Launch of the Sun Chief Express (SCX)
As per SCMTR, HS code 6 or 8 digit is mandatory for all Inbound shipment to INDIA.
Mandatory Inclusion of HS Code in Cargo Manifest for Shipments to Iraq – Effective 01 July 2025
Environmental Fuel Surcharge (EFS) Effective 1st July 2025
Changes to Combined Detention and Demurrage Tariff in South Korea –Effective 15th July 2025
Subject: Changes to Demurrage and Detention Tariff in Abu Dhabi – Export and Import Effective 15th June 2025
Changes to Combined Detention and Demurrage Tariff in Qatar –Effective 1st July 2025
Changes to Combined Detention and Demurrage Tariff in Vietnam –Effective 01st July 2025
Changes to Combined Detention and Demurrage Tariff in Indonesia –Effective 15th June 2025
Implementation of Container Protection Charge (CPC) – Effective 15 June2025 in Bahrain
Implementation of Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) – From all regions to Zanzibar and Fumba, Tanzania
General Rate Increase (GRI) from Far East and Southeast Asia to Red Sea Effective from 1st June 2025
Broadcast: General Rate Increase from Far East to Middle East – Effective 1st June 2025
Implementation of Container Protection Coverage (CPC) for all cargo into Turkey
Changes to Combined Detention and Demurrage Tariff in Iraq – Export Effective 16th June 2025
Changes to Combined Detention and Demurrage Tariff in Sri Lanka –Effective 1st June 2025
Changes to Terminal Handling Charges in MUNDRA – INDIA – effective 1st June’25
Changes to Terminal Handling Charges in NHAVA SHEVA – INDIA – effective 1st June’25
Changes to Terminal Handling Charges in CHENNAI and VISAKHAPATNAM (VCTPL) – INDIA – effective 1st June’25
Changes to the Detention Tariff in India – Export – Effective 15th June 2025
Launch of China Subcontinent Express (CSX)
Changes to the Combined Demurrage and Detention Tariffs in China – Export Effective 15th May 2025
Changes to the Combined Detention and Demurrage Tariffs in China – Import Effective 15th May 2025
Environmental Fuel Surcharge (EFS) Effective 1st June 2025
Mandatory Inclusion of 9-Digit TIN for Imports Under New Jordan Customs System – Effective 1 January 2025
Usage of pallets in shipping & packing cargo in containers into Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Advisory on Import Violations – Vehicles Without Model Declaration in Containers at Umm Qasr Port
Changes to Combined Detention and Demurrage Tariff in Bangladesh –Effective 1st June 2025
Detention and Demurrage Tariff in Turkey –Effective 1st June 2025
Notice on List of SOC Banned Prefixes
Combined Detention and Demurrage Tariff in Malaysia – ImportEffective 1st May 2025
Shipping Instruction Requirement for Export to Saudi Arabia (IMPORTANT)
Enforcement of Restriction of the Containers Exceeding the Combined Vehicle Weight – To/From Port Klang
Changes to Demurrage and Detention Tariff in UAE – ExportEffective 10th May 2025
Advanced Cargo Declaration for Shipments to Mexico
Detention and Demurrage Tariff in Malaysia – Import Effective 1st May 2025
Changes to Demurrage and Detention Tariff in Kuwait – Export Effective 1st May 2025
Detention and Demurrage Tariff in Oman – Import Effective 1st May 2025
Detention and Demurrage Tariff in Pakistan – ImportEffective 1st May 2025
Demurrage and Detention Tariff in Pakistan – ExportEffective 1st May 2025
Demurrage and Detention Tariff in Oman – ExportEffective 1st May 2025
Changes to Combined Detention and Demurrage Tariff in Kuwait – ImportEffective 1st May 2025
Environmental Fuel Surcharge (EFS) Effective 1st April 2025
Launch of Mexico Express (MEX) service
Demurrage and Detention Tariff in Bahrain – Export Effective 15th April 2025
Detention and Demurrage Tariff in Bahrain – Import Effective 15th April 2025
Revised THC (THL/THD) – effective from 15th March’25 – Visakhapatnam (Vizag)
Turkey Customs Advanced Manifest Regulation – Advanced Manifest Filing / Amendment Charge
Environmental Fuel Surcharge (EFS) Effective 1st March 2025
Revised import LOLO (LOD) – SADMN, SARUH and SAJED – effective from 15th Feb 2025
Terminal Handling Charge & Seal Fee Adjustment in Japan effective from 17th Feb, 2025
Revised THC (THL/THD) – effective from 15th February’25 – SOKHNA
Revised Toll Fee at Nhava Sheva, India effective from 1st FEB 2025
Discontinuing acceptance of Charcoal shipments
Mandatory Requirement for Consignee’s Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) while submitting the Import Manifest to Tanzania
Notice on List of SOC Banned Prefixes
Environmental Fuel Surcharge (EFS) Effective 1st February 2025
Revised THC (THL/THD) – effective from 1st January’25 – ALEXANDRIA & SOKHNA
New Mandatory Certification Requirements for Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Revised THC (THL/THD) – effective from 10th January’25 – CHENNAI – CCTL TERMINAL
Change of Security Deposit Policy in Saudi Arabia
Shipping Dangerous Goods (DG) to Riyadh – Saudi Railway Organisation Circular
Turkey Customs Advanced Cargo Regulation
Shipping Instruction Requirement for Export to Jordan (IMPORTANT)
India Sea Cargo Manifest and Transshipment Regulations (SCMTR) – Update
IEX service launch
IEX service launch
FHX and FNX service launch
GLX & CMX Revamp; SMX Service Launch
Kuwait Customs Regulation – CARGO ON PALLET
RTX Service
IFX Service
Notice on List of SOC Banned Prefixes
India Sea Cargo Manifest and Transshipment Regulations (SCMTR) – Update
Shipping Instruction Requirement for Export to Saudi Arabia
Port of Discharge Additional (PAD) and Equipment Imbalance Surcharge (EIS) to be Collect
CIX2 Service
Shipping Instruction Requirement for Export to UAE
SRI LANKA INTRODUCTION OF PAP – PRE-ARRIVAL PROCESSING MANIFEST
GALEX and COSMOS Services
CRC Service
Shipping Instruction – Reminder
Change of Licensing Authority and Company Name Suffix
IRC service launch
GPS & JBX service launches
GLX Service Revamp
Revision of Delivery Order Fee, India effective from 1st Feb 2024
Saudi Arabia – Mandatory Usage of Pallets for Import Containers
Full implementation of Integrated Customs Management System (iCMS) – Effective 22nd October 2021
VGM vs BL Container Gross Weight Mandatory Match
SCT Single Customs Territory and New Requirement for TBL UGANDA
Tanzania – Empty Container Return in Clean Condition
Fine for Amendments for Imports to Saudi Arabia
Bangladesh – Advanced Import Manifest Effective 1st July 2019
Saudi Arabia – License from Public Transport Authority is Compulsory
Vietnam Customs Regulation – Updated import regulations
Vietnam Import – Plastic / Paper Scrap Import Permit
Customs Inspection Mechanism in handling Containers & new charges*
Hamad Port, Qatar – Using Pallets for Manifest effective 20th June 2017
Zanzibar Import – COC (Certificate of Conformity) is Mandatory
COC (Certificate of Conformity for Kenya Local Imports)
Notice on Maximum Allowable Weight on Containers via Port of Mombasa
Importation of vehicles to the Democratic Republic of Congo
FERI Certificate from OGEFREM for DR Congo cargo via Mombasa
Kenya Import Manifest Amendment
Containers Mis-declared for Weight – Mumbai
Vehicles to/via Kenya – Year of Make