Tariff changes from 1 July 2022

29 Jun 2022 / Sohar, Oman

The new port tariff version (12) with indexed tariffs is released.

The new tariff release contains the following adjustments:

  • Increase of 40% on the mooring service charges ‘in port basin’ and 20% ‘outside port basin’.
  • For issuance of Port Clearance, a minimum of 2 marine services is required. From now on, a port clearance will also be issued if a minimum bunkering quantity of 250MT is loaded at Sohar Anchorage. In that case no need for an additional 2nd marine service.

The effective period of the new tariffs is from 1 July 2022 until 30 June 2023. It will be posted on our website before 30 June, located at www.soharportandfreezone.com/en/soharport/portinfo/port-tariffs. Please ensure you are using the correct tariff from 1 July 2022 onwards.

The indexation for the new rate is 3.01%. This is based on the average CPI of CPI Oman (1.34) and CPI US (4.69). Average Oman & US CPI 3.01%.

(For information about operations in Sohar, contact GAC Oman at [email protected])

Source: Sohar Port/Freeezone Notification 30

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