SCA Periodical 16/2026

Increased Suez Canal transit surcharges for crude oil tankers from 15 Jul 2026

ActiveReceived 07 Jun 2026, 00:00 UTC

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SUEZ CANAL AUTHORITY PERIODICAL NO. (16/2026) ON 7-6-2026 Regarding the amendment of Circular No. (1/2022) Concerning (Laden/Ballast) “Crude Oil Tankers” [Rate (1) of the Transit Dues Schedule] passing the Suez Canal in both directions Article One: 1) The surcharge levied on Laden “Crude Oil Tankers” [Rate (1L) of the Transit Dues Schedule] transiting the Suez Canal in both directions, is amended to be 37% of the Suez Canal normal transit dues rather than 25%. 2) The surcharge levied on ballast “Crude Oil Tankers” [Rate (1B) of the Transit Dues Schedule] transiting the Suez Canal in both directions, is amended to be 27% of the Suez Canal normal transit dues rather than 15%. Noting that these surcharges are temporary and can be either amended or cancelled according to the “Maritime Industry” market conditions. Article Two: - This periodical is applicable to tankers transiting the Suez Canal from the 15th of July 2026. .

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Suez Canal Authority amends surcharges for laden and ballast crude oil tankers. Laden tankers (Rate 1L) surcharge increased to 37% of normal transit dues (previously 25%). Ballast tankers (Rate 1B) surcharge increased to 27% of normal transit dues (previously 15%). The change is applicable from 15 July 2026 and is temporary subject to market conditions.

Type: Port / channel notice · severity info
Location: Suez Canal
Validity: From 15 Jul 2026, 00:00 UTC
This periodical is applicable to tankers transiting the Suez Canal from the 15th of July 2026.
Hazards: administrative surcharge on transit dues

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