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Stay updated with the latest developments and announcements from UAFL. Discover insights, company news, and essential updates for shipping in the Indian Ocean.
Adjustment of Seychelles port additional surcharge (SPAS)
Dear valued customers, We would like to inform you that, effective 15th September 2025, UAFL will revise the Seychelles Port Additional Surcharge (SPAS) in line with the local stevedoring tariff.
The applicable surcharge will be as follows: Current quantum: USD 225 / 20’ | USD 450 / 40’ Revised quantum (effective 15th September 2025): USD 250 / 20’ | USD 500 / 40’ For any further information or clarification, don't hesitate to get in touch with your local UAFL representative offices. We sincerely appreciate your continued trust and support and look forward to serving you in the future. Kind regards, UAFL Management
UAFL launches the Horn of Africa Express (HAX)
We’re beyond excited to unveil HAX—the Horn of Africa Express, our new high-speed service connecting: - Nhava Sheva - Jebel Ali - Djibouti - Berbera
With one of the fastest transit times in the market, HAX is your express gateway to some of the most dynamic and fast-growing economies in the region. This new service is built to give you: • Speed: lightning-fast connections between key ports • Reliability: consistent schedules you can count on • Market Reach: direct access to robust East African trade hubs Maiden voyage: ETA Nhava Sheva: 01.09.2025 ETA Jebel Ali: 06.09.2025 ETA Djibouti: 13.09.2025 ETA Berbera: 15.09.2025 For bookings and inquiries: Nhava Sheva UAFL Shipping India Pvt. Ltd. Ashwini Birje (Ms.) Mob: +91 86520 86555 +91 86557 70481 Email: ashwini.sales@uaflmumbai.com Vikas Yadav Mob: +91 76519 73332 +91 86557 70478 Email: vikas.bd@uaflmumbai.com Jebel Ali UAFL UAE LLC, Dubai Hari Sarath Mob: +971 56 413 6302 Email: hari@uafldubai.com Manju Kumar Mob: +971 56 216 8582 Email: manju@uafldubai.com
Other News
Customer Advisory
General Rate Increase (GRI) – China and South East Asia to Zanzibar - Effective Date: 7th June
Customer Advisory
General Rate Increase (GRI) – UAE to Zanzibar
Customer Advisory
Customer Advisory - Implementation of Emergency Risk Surcharge (ERS)
New Management UAFL DMCC
New Management UAFL DMCC
UAFL Establishes New Agency Office in Zanzibar
UAFL Establishes New Agency Office in Zanzibar
UAFL Launches a New Male Express Service
Connecting the Arabian Gulf to Male, Maldives