Emirates Shipping Line Implements Global Ban on Plastic Waste Shipments
What Happened?
Emirates Shipping Line (ESL) will ban all plastic waste shipments (HS Code 3915) starting October 1, becoming the second major carrier to do so. This decision, driven by advocacy, significantly reduces shipping options for exporters of plastic waste globally, particularly on routes from developed to developing countries.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
Published date
September 28, 2026
Effective from
October 1, 2026
Carrier
ESLC
Advisory category
operational_update
Who is Affected?
Shippers, freight forwarders, and BCOs involved in the global trade of plastic waste (HS Code 3915) will be directly impacted by this new carrier policy.
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