Notice of Port Congestion Surcharge (PCS) - M.V. TJ ORHAN
Dear Sir/Madam,
Sea Express Shipping Line, as operators of the vessel M.V. TJ ORHAN, wishes to inform all customers and cargo interests of the exceptional operational circumstances currently affecting the vessel at the discharge port.
The vessel arrived at the port on 24 February 2026; however, due to severe congestion and berth unavailability, the vessel was only able to obtain berth on 9 March 2026, resulting in an extraordinary waiting period of approximately two weeks.
Furthermore, discharge operations are proceeding at a perilously slow rate due to the availability of only two working cranes, significantly reducing the vessel's operational efficiency and prolonging the overall port stay.
These unforeseen constraints have substantially increased port costs, including:
- • Extended waiting and berth occupancy period;
- • Additional operational expenses;
- • Rebunkering requirements, significantly more expensive due to substantial increases in bunker prices during the waiting period.
Implementation of Port Congestion Surcharge (PCS)
In light of the above, and in accordance with Clause 10 of the Bill of Lading, Sea Express Shipping Line will implement a:
This surcharge applies on all cargo discharged from M.V. TJ ORHAN and is payable prior to cargo delivery.[cite: 5, 6]
Important Instructions & Terms:
- Payment Mandatory: Cargo will not be released for delivery unless and until the applicable PCS has been paid in full[cite: 6].
- Avoid Demurrage: All cargo interests are requested to make necessary arrangements immediately to avoid further delays or storage charges[cite: 6].
- Exercise of Lien: Failure to pay will leave Sea Express with no choice but to exercise a lien over the cargo under Clause 13 of the Bill of Lading[cite: 6].
Sea Express regrets any inconvenience caused; however, the circumstances leading to this surcharge are entirely beyond our control and arise from extraordinary port congestion[cite: 6].
Yours faithfully,
SEA EXPRESS SHIPPING LINE
Operators of M.V. TJ ORHAN[cite: 6]Suite # 302, 3rd Floor, Shipping Tower, Al Mina Road, Bur Dubai, Dubai - U.A.E. | Phone: +971 4 3235595[cite: 6]
Download Document
Download the official signed circular notice regarding Port Congestion Surcharge (PCS) in PDF format.
Contact our customer support desk for shipment details.
📞 +971 4 3235595[cite: 5, 6]
