Customer Advisory - Ban On Gas Lighter Shipments to the United Arab Emirates during the Summer Season (16th June - 31st August 2009)

Since the summer season is approaching in the Middle East region, Ports in the United Arab Emirates will no longer allow the discharge of containers which are carrying "GAS LIGHTERS" in their terminals from the 16th of June to 31st of August 2009 due to the increasing temperature conditions in the region.

All current shipments of this commodity should reach the ports of U.A.E on or before the 15th of June 2009.

We can resume acceptance of gas lighter shipments after 15th of September 2009.

This notification has also been posted to our Middle East website at the link below:-

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Should you have any questions or require assistance with regards to this advisory or your shipment needs, contact OOCL Customer Service in USA or Canada at 1-888-388-6625.

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