Suez Canal transit dues increase from 15th January 2024

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17.10.2023


As per Circular 07/2023, Suez Canal Authorities have decided to increase the normal transit dues for all types of vessels transiting the Suez Canal by 15%, except for ‘Dry Bulk Vessels”, “General Cargo” and “RO/RO” the increase will be 5% as per attached.  The circular shall be effective as of 15th January 2024.

15% increase on following vessels:
Crude oil Tankers
Petroleum tankers
Chemical Tankers & Other liquid bulk
Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG)
Liquefied Natural Gas (LPG)
Containerships
Vehicle Carriers
Special Floating Units

5% increase on following vessels:
Dry Bulk Carriers
General Cargo
Roll-on/Roll-off (RO/RO)
Other Vessels

Containership directly coming from port at “North-West Europe” and directly heading to ports at “Far East” are exempted from above increase as per stipulated in circular 8/2023.