Emirates Shipping Line bans plastic waste cargoes

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Emirates Shipping Line (ESL), based in Dubai, announced it will ban all plastic waste cargo shipments starting October 1, becoming the second ocean carrier to impose such a blanket ban. This policy reflects ESL's commitment to protecting marine ecosystems and biodiversity.

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 …