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10 Jan 2018 / Suez Canal, Egypt

Dry bulk vessels coming from South Africa

The Suez Canal Authority has decided that circular No.3/2017 concerning Dry Bulk Vessels, coming from Republic of South Africa ports and heading to Mediterranean Sea ports, shall remain in force till 31/12/2018 after amending (para 2 of “Article One”) of the circular to read as follows:

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- Laden or ballast “Dry Bulk” vessels coming from (or heading to) Republic of South Africa ports shall be granted the following rebate percentages:

- 40% in case the vessel is heading to (or coming from) Iskenderun port (Turkey) or its western ports till Marmaris port (Turkey).

- 50% in case the vessel is heading to (or coming from) northern and western ports of Marmaris port (including Black Sea ports) till Gibraltar port or vis versa.

This periodical shall take effect as of the 1st of January 2018 till the 31st of December 2018 (which is considered the last permissible sailing date from origin port.
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(For information about operations in the Suez Canal contact GAC Egypt at [email protected])

Source: Suez Canal Authority Periodical on Circular No.3/2017 dated 8 January 2018

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