Suez Canal: Extends exemption for container ships from the increased transit fees until June 30

The Suez Canal Authority has extended a 15% exemption on the new transit fee increase for container ships (loaded or empty) traveling from Northwest European ports, including Tangier and Algeciras, to Port Klang and beyond to Southeast Asia and the Far East. This exemption is valid until June 30, 2025. 

Additionally, discounts for ships operating between the East Coast of the Americas, the U.S. Gulf, and South/Southeast Asia will continue until mid-2025. These include a 60% discount for container ships from ports south of Norfolk to Port Klang and beyond and a 50% discount for ships between the U.S. Gulf and ports from Colombo to just before Port Klang.