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: ZHONG GU SHENG YANG
VOY 2609, 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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 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\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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\u2019s 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, India and 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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\u2019s 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, India and forwarding to POD.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Customers are kindly requested to contact their local ESL representative to obtain details and to
confirm instructions for local recovery arrangements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
ESL sincerely appreciates your understanding and cooperation during this time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For further clarification, please contact your local ESL representative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Thank you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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