SCA Circular 3/2026

New pilotage dues for Port Said port effective 15 July 2026

ActiveReceived 01 Jul 2026, 00:00 UTC

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SUEZ CANAL AUTHORITY CIRCULAR NO. (3/2026) ON 1-7-2026 Concerning pilotage dues in PortSaid port stated in the Suez Canal Navigation Regulations First: The pilotage dues stipulated in Article (101) Par (1) , (3) concerning pilotage dues in PortSaid port stated in the Suez Canal Navigation Regulations shall be replaced by the following rates: Net Tonnage Non-Egyptian ships (USD) Egyptian flagged ships (USD) To be paid in EGP according to the working exchange rate From/To sea Shift (berth to berth) From/To sea Shift (berth to berth) Up to 999 201.42 85.64 150.00 60.00 1,000–4,999 329.27 114.58 200.00 80.00 5,000–9,999 459.52 171.26 250.00 100.00 10,000–19,999 967.28 323.24 350.00 140.00 20,000–29,999 1272.42 379.92 450.00 180.00 30,000–39,999 2255.38 752.60 550.00 220.00 40,000–49,999 3168.39 1179.55 600.00 240.00 50,000–59,999 3343.28 1311.01 650.00 260.00 60,000 and above 3933.05 1529.32 650.00 260.00 Second: Night services : A surcharge of 50% shall be added to the pilotage dues stipulated in Article One when pilotage services are rendered during night periods. Third : Annual increase : The pilotage dues stipulated herein shall be increased annually by 5%, effective from 1 July 2027. Such increase shall automatically apply on 1 July of each subsequent year to the rates then in force. Fourth: - This circular shall come into force as of 15 July 2026. .

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Suez Canal Authority Circular 3/2026 replaces pilotage dues for Port Said port with new tariff rates for non-Egyptian and Egyptian ships by net tonnage. A 50% surcharge applies for night services. Rates will increase automatically by 5% annually from 1 July 2027. The circular comes into force on 15 July 2026.

Type: Port / channel notice · severity info
Location: PortSaid port, Suez Canal
Validity: From 15 Jul 2026, 00:00 UTC
This circular shall come into force as of 15 July 2026.
Hazards: change of pilotage dues, night surcharge, annual rate increase

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