In response to requests from containership owners and operators, and in light of recent positive developments in the security situation in the Red Sea and Bab al-Mandab Strait, the Suez Canal Authority has announced the following:
- Laden or ballast containerships with a Suez Canal Net Tonnage of 130,000 tons or above, transiting the Suez Canal (northbound or southbound), will be granted a 15% rebate on transit.
- This rebate is calculated solely on the normal transit dues stipulated by the transit dues table, in addition to surcharges levied on container tiers.
- The referenced Suez Canal Net Tonnage refers to the basic tonnage, excluding any temporary additions applied during transit (such as double bottom tanks or temporary stores).
- The rebate will be applied directly upon transit; there is no requirement to submit requests or documentation.
This circular applies to containerships transiting the Suez Canal from 15 May 2025, for a period of 90 days.
If you have any questions or require more details on Suez Canal transit, please do not hesitate to contact our team at ISSEgypt@iss-shipping.com