SCA Circular 2/2026

Temporary 12% surcharge on containership transit dues in Suez Canal from 15 Jul 2026

ActiveReceived 07 Jun 2026, 00:00 UTC

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SUEZ CANAL AUTHORITY CIRCULAR NO. (2/2026) ON 7-6-2026 Concerning (Laden/Ballast) “Containerships” [Rate (7) of the Transit Dues Schedule] transiting the Suez Canal in both directions Article One: (Laden/Ballast) “Containerships” [Rate (7) of the Transit Dues Schedule] transiting the Suez Canal in both directions will be charged with a surcharge of 12% from total Suez Canal transit dues (including normal transit dues in addition to surcharges for tiers of containers on weather deck). Noting that these surcharges are temporary and can be either amended or cancelled according to the “Maritime Industry” market conditions. Article Two: - This circular is applicable to vessels transiting the Suez Canal from the 15th of July 2026. .

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The Suez Canal Authority issues a circular applying a temporary surcharge to containerships (laden/ballast) using Rate (7) of the transit dues schedule. A surcharge of 12% on total Suez Canal transit dues (including normal dues and container-tiers on weather deck) will apply. The surcharge is applicable from 15 July 2026 and may be amended or cancelled according to maritime market conditions.

Type: Port / channel notice · severity info
Location: Suez Canal
Validity: From 15 Jul 2026, 00:00 UTC
This circular is applicable to vessels transiting the Suez Canal from the 15th of July 2026.

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