Suez Canal to impose steeper transit charges from mid-July

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The Suez Canal Authority announced it will increase transit surcharges for most vessel classes from mid-July, affecting tankers, gas carriers, bulkers, and containerships. This move raises shipping costs through this critical maritime chokepoint, influencing global maritime trade.

The Suez Canal Authority (SCA) is raising additional transit surcharges for most vessel classes from July 15, increasing costs for tankers, gas carriers, bulkers and containerships using the strategic waterway. Under a series of newly issued navigation circulars, the Egyptian canal operator will increase temporary surcharges applied on top of standard transit dues, citing prevailing …