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22 September 2026

Emirates Shipping Line bans plastic waste cargoes

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Emirates Shipping Line bans plastic waste cargoes

Emirates Shipping Line (ESL) will stop accepting plastic waste shipments from October 1, becoming only the second ocean carrier to impose a blanket ban on the trade. The Dubai-based carrier said it would no longer take bookings for plastic waste cargoes under HS Code 3915, citing its commitment to protecting marine ecosystems and biodiversity. The …

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