{"id":8982,"date":"2025-07-22T09:11:23","date_gmt":"2025-07-22T09:11:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.emiratesline.com\/?post_type=advisories&#038;p=8982"},"modified":"2025-07-22T09:11:24","modified_gmt":"2025-07-22T09:11:24","slug":"policy-update-dg-cargo-misdeclaration-fee-implementation","status":"publish","type":"advisories","link":"https:\/\/www.emiratesline.com\/zh-hans\/advisories\/policy-update-dg-cargo-misdeclaration-fee-implementation\/","title":{"rendered":"Policy Update: DG Cargo Misdeclaration Fee Implementation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In line with global maritime safety practices and to ensure full compliance with international<br>and local regulations, <strong>ESL <\/strong>is applying strict measures against the misdeclaration of<br>Dangerous Goods Cargo. The transport of such cargo is subject to stringent regulatory<br>requirements, and a complete and accurate declaration at the time of booking is essential to<br>ensure compliance with applicable laws and to uphold necessary safety protocols both at<br>the port and onboard our vessels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Effective 1st August 2025<\/strong>, a DG Misdeclaration Fee of <strong>USD 30,000 per container<\/strong> will be<br>applied.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This fee will apply in the event of any of the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Failure to declare DG cargo<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Incorrect or incomplete DG information (e.g., wrong UN number, missing class,<br>improper packaging)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Late DG declaration (after the cut-off)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Declaration of DG cargo under incorrect or misleading cargo description<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Furthermore, please be advised that both the shipper and consignee will bear full<br>responsibility for all associated costs and consequences arising from any misdeclaration.<br>This includes, but is not limited to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Additional costs such as re-handling, storage, and fines<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Operational disruptions caused to vessel or terminal operations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Potential blacklisting for repeated violations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Legal action, where applicable, under local or international maritime law<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>We strongly urge all customers and agents to ensure that all DG cargo is declared accurately<br>and in strict compliance with the IMDG Code, as well as applicable port and state regulations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Failure to comply endangers vessel safety, crew wellbeing, cargo integrity, and port<br>operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For clarification or assistance with DG cargo declarations, please reach out to your local<br>sales or customer service representative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thank you for your understanding and continued cooperation<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","class_list":["post-8982","advisories","type-advisories","status-publish","hentry","advisories-tag-advisory"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.0 - 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