Fees for sailing in the Suez Canal are expected to rise by almost 15% for most vessel types from 15 Jan 2024 with some relaxations for container vessels out of ports of North Europe.
General rates for container vessels, car carriers, chemical, crude, and product tankers, as well as gas carriers, will experience a 15% rise in the charges associated with Suez Canal transit, while roro and dry bulk vessels are going to be charged 5% extra from the same date, per the Suez Canal Authority (SCA).