According to Inchcape Shipping Services’ latest Middle East operations notice, RAK Ports Group in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE, has begun implementing the Marine Risk Surcharge for all vessels calling at its ports, anchorages, channels and related waters.
The message itself is not complicated, but the signal is clear: even if the port is still operating normally, regional risk costs have begun to be priced separately.
Why should we pay attention?
RAK Port may not be a mainstream port that everyone mentions daily, but whenever a shipping route, port call arrangement, or regional transshipment involves it, surcharges will directly enter the cost schedule of ship owners and cargo owners. For shipping companies, these costs are usually not absorbed by themselves and will ultimately be reflected in the ocean freight quote, port charges, or ad hoc fees.
Current Background
The same ISS notice also mentioned that traffic in the Strait of Hormuz remains severely disrupted, with many shipping companies continuing to avoid passage; tanker operations at some UAE ports have also been affected. In this context, RAK Ports' imposition of the Marine Risk Surcharge is not unexpected.
CZL Reminder
- When handling ocean freight or project logistics in the Middle East, don't just look at the main shipping cost.Port risk surcharges now also need to be calculated separately.
- Arrangements involving ports, anchorages, or port conversions in northern UAE For goods, it is recommended to confirm in advance whether any additional charges will be triggered.
- If the client needs to make an overall budget, it is best to put the ocean freight, port charges, emergency surcharges, and risk surcharges in one table to avoid having to pay the difference later.
- You can refer to CZL before shipping.Additional Fee InquiryThen check the page again with the carrier to confirm the latest information.
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- ISS Shipping:Middle East Operational Status