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CIRCULARS & GENERAL TARIFF
of the authorities related with Suez
Canal Transit and operation activities
Contents
1.
Important Decrees & Resolutions issued by the
Egyptian Ministry of transportation in regard of
Suez Canal Transit, Pilotage & Port Said Port
Authority dues.
2.
General Tariff of Port Said Container & Cargo
Handling Terminal.
3.
Quarantine dues.
4.
Egyptian Authority of Maritime Safety dues.
5.
Canal Mooring & Lighting Co., Dues.
6.
Dues of the Authority of Egyptian Ports Security
(Port Said Police Direction)
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1- Egyptian Ministry of Transportation:
Important Decrees & Resolutions issued by the Egyptian
in regard of Suez Canal Transit, Pilotage & Port Said Port
Authority dues.
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Translation of decree 181/2004
Issued on 26/5/2004
Related to granting reductions to vessels carrying containers in transit at
Egyptian Ports on the dues set by law No. 24 for the year 1983 and its
amendments:
The Minister of Transport, having considered the following :
Law No. 24 for the year 1983 and its amendments, related to pilotage,
compensations, port and light dues and berthing and stay dues;
Presidential Decree No. 57 for the year 2002 related to determining the
authorities and responsibilities of the Ministry of Transport;
Decree of the Minister of Transport No. 522 for the year 2003, related to
reductions to vessels carrying containers in transit at Egyptian ports on dues
set by law No. 24 for the year 1983 and its amendments;
Authorization by the higher board of ports on 22/5/2004.
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RESOLVED
ARTICLE ONE
Article one of the Ministerial Decree No. 522 for the year 2003 to be
amended as follows;
The pilotage dues, port and light dues and berthing and stay dues set by
Law No. 24 for the year 1983 and its amendments, for the container
vessels and Ro/Ros carrying more than 500 transshipment containers at
Egyptian Ports are to be reduced by 30%.
ARTICLE TWO
The relevant authorities shall enforce the provisions of the present
decree.
ARTICLE THREE
This decree shall be published in the official Egyptian Gazette and take
effect as from 1/7/2004.
Minister of Transport
Hamdy El Shayeb
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Translation of Decree 332/2003 Issued on 16/7/2003
Article No. 1: Shipping agency fees, mentioned in the following, shall take
effect in all Egyptian ports and for transiting Suez Canal and their outcome
shall be for Marine Transport Sector account.
(A) The Original Dues:
Item
Fees
U.S Dollar
Details
(1)
G.R.T of vessels
One port
Two ports or
Transiting Suez
Canal
1-1
1-2
1-3
1-4
1-5
1-6
Vessels up to 3000 ton
Vessels from 3000 to 5000 ton
Vessels from 5000 to 10000 ton
Vessels from 10000 to 20000 ton
Vessels from 20000 to 40000 ton
Over 40000 ton for each 10000 ton
250
300
400
500
600
50
400
450
600
750
900
75
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(B) Tourist and passenger vessels:
Item
2-1
2-2
Fees
U.S Dollar
Details
up to 15000 ton
over 15000 ton
One port
Two ports
Transiting Suez Canal
400
600
450
900
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(3) Other marine units:
Item
3-1
3-2
Details
Tourist yachts longer
than 60 meter.
Traction engines
Fees
U.S Dollar
One port
Two ports
Transiting Suez Canal
90
150
200
300
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• B- Additional Dues:
• The fees mentioned above shall cover berthing of the vessels for 5 days
provided that 25 U.S dollar shall be added for each extra day or part of the
day.
• General condition:
• Tourist yachts, less than 60 m., shall be exempted from the fees of shipping
agency.
• 50% discount granted to passenger vessels, tourist vessels and yachts
longer than 60 m.
• Agency fees shall be collected to Marine Transport Sector from foreign
vessels in U.S Dollar.
• Shipping agent shall deserve 40.00 LE collection fees for Marine Transport
Sector agency fees per each vessel according to Minister of Transport decree
No. 137/1994.
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• Article No. 2
Agency fees shall be collected for Marine Transport Sector account from
Egyptian vessels in Egyptian pound as per same items mentioned in
article No. 1, taking into consideration that one dollar equals one
Egyptian pound.
• Article No. 3
Competent authorities must carry out this decree, abolishing any other
dissenting decree.
• Article No. 4
This decree shall be published in the Egyptian Gazette and will come
into force from the date of its publication.
Minister of Transport
Hamdy Elshaib
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RESOLUTION
Ministry of Transport
No 395 year 2003
Issued on 21/8/2003
Regarding the remuneration of the Shipping Agency
At the Egyptian ports and transiting the Suez Canal
Ministry of Transport:
After consideration of:
• The Law No 61 year 1963 for the promulgation of the general
authorities law.
• The Law No 6 year 1963 for the creation of the general authority of
Alexandria Port.
• The Law No 88 year 1980 for the creation of the general authority of
Port Said port.
• The resolution of the President of the Republic No 217 year 1978 for the
creation of the general authority of the Red Sea ports.
• The resolution of the president of the Republic No 317 year 1985 for the
creation of the Damietta port authority.
• The resolution of the president of the Republic No 494 year 1986 for the
creation of the El Dekhela port authority.
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• The resolution of the president of the Republic No 57 year 2002 to
organize the ministry of transport.
• The resolution of the ministry of transport and communication No
70 year 1987 (maritime transport) and its modifications regarding
the tariff for berthing and the services at the Canal area and the
Egyptian ports at Suez gulf and Red Sea to make the accounting
with owners of the foreign vessels and the Egyptian vessels which
are treated as the foreign vessels in matter of currency.
• The resolution of the ministry of transport and communication No
73 year 1987 (maritime transport) and its modifications concerning
the tariff for the dues and services at Alexandria port for making the
accounting between the Shipping agencies and the owners and the
furnishers of the foreign vessels and the Egyptian vessels which are
treated in matter of currency as the foreign vessels.
• The resolution of the minister of transport and communication No
148 year 1991 (maritime transport) and its modifications concerning
the tariff for the dues and services at Port Said port, Suez port and
Red Sea Ports (in Egyptian Pounds).
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• The resolution of the minister of transport and communication No
31 year 1998 (maritime transport) and its modifications concerning
the determination of the
remuneration for the enjoyment of the
granted licenses to practice the maritime transport works.
• The resolution of the minister of transport and communication No
29 year 2002 (maritime transport) regarding the decrease of the
agency remuneration for touristic and yachts vessels.
• The resolution of the minister of transport No 75 year 2003
regarding the minimum remuneration of the shipping agency in the
Egyptian ports and the transiting of Suez Canal.
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It has been decided
Article One
This resolution is to be applied in all the Egyptian ports and on the vessels
transiting the Suez Canal.
Remuneration of the Shipping Agent
For the vessels working on regular and non-regular lines and the containers
vessels in the Egyptian Ports and the vessels transiting the Suez Canal.
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Clause 1: Remuneration of the Shipping Agent:
Clause
Form
To
G.R.T
G.R.T
Up to
3000
300
3001
5000
500
5001
10000
750
1-4
10001
20000
1000
1-5
20001
40000
1250
1-6
Over 40000
1-1
1-2
1-3
Type of
vessel
All
Kinds
Of
Vessels
For each
extra
10000 ton
Sum in USD
50 dollars with a
maximum of 1500
dollars for the
vessel
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• The mentioned remunerations cover the mooring of the vessel for a period
of 5 days. The sum of 50 US Dollars is added for each additional day or part
of a day.
• A special deduction of 50% is granted from the remuneration for the
shipping agent for the vessels which come regularly to the port to be
supplied with fuel or to enter the dry dock or for provisions or for changing
the crew or for an unexpected repair or any other services without
performing any commercial work inside the port.
• A deduction of 50% is granted when the shipping agent is agent of the
owners of the vessels or when the vessel is chartered to others- that is to
say that the agent is protecting agent for the owner and the crew only –Also
the same deduction of 50% is granted when the shipping agent is an agent
for a chartered vessel- that is to say a protecting agent for the charterer.
• A special deduction of 50% is granted from the remuneration of the
shipping agent is respect of the touristic and passengers vessels.
• The shipping agent is charged to pay for the license to practice the shipping
agency works mentioned in the ministerial resolution No 31 year 1998 and
any further modifications.
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Clause 2: The change of the crew:
In addition to the special effective cost and expenses – the berthing –
the entry visa - the consular fees – the customs dues – the
accommodation at the hotel – the transport – the customs – clearance
at the airport and maritime ports … etc.
Clause 3: Bank charges:
Are counted on the basis of 0.001 (per thousand) from the D.A.
(Disbursement Account).
Clause 4 : The sums delivered to the Master:
Are counted on the basis of 1% from the gross total amount delivered in cash,
with a minimum of 35 US Dollars and a maximum of 1000 dollars.
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Clause 5: Delivery of parcels and spare parts
These include the customs clearance charges at the arrival
airport – the transport – the delivery – the transit guarantee
and the expenses of the shipping agent.
5-1
Less than 20 kilograms
150 US Dollars
5-2
From 20 up to 50 Kilograms
200 US Dollars
5-3
From 50 up to 100 Kilograms
300 US Dollars
Remark:
• In case the parcel exceeds 100 kilograms – the sum of 25 dollars is added
for each 25 kilograms.
• The expenses of the cranes and elevators – and the expenses of storing
are added in case there is a need for them.
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Clause 6: Proceedings of actions:
• The commission of the agent is determined by agreement.
Clause 7: General and different expenses (other shipping
services) inside the ports and transiting the Suez Canal:
The shipping agent is in charge to perform the shipping services
according to the effective costs, added to it 15% as administrative
expenses and remuneration in favor the shipping agent from the
owners of the vessels .this services include the following as for
example:
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Post-stamps and petty expenses (local)
Expenses for Arabic translation.
Stamp duty of customs manifesto & documents
Permits for the crew to get up and off the vessel
Rent of a car for the use of the agent
Cost of communications (local)
Cost of photocopy of papers
Rent of a motor boat for the service of (passport and immigrationthe quarantine – the customs and the port police).
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Clause 8: commission of the shipping agent on the freight of
the general cargo for the vessels working on non-irregular
lines:
• Deserve a commission on the freight cargo 1% from the agreed
freight.
Clause 9: the commission of the shipping agent for the
freight the liquid and dry for the vessels working on regular
liners:
• The sum of 400 American dollars is collected up the quantities of
10000 tons. In respect of the quantities which exceed 10000 tons –
25 dollars are added for every 1000 tons.
Clause 10: The commission of the shipping agent for cargo
of potatoes seeds:
• 15 American cents for every ton (1000 kg).
• The resolution of the minister of transport No 180 year 2003
regarding the manner to use the subscriptions in the sea club.
• The resolution of the minister of transport No 332 year 2003
regarding the categories of the shipping agency in all Egyptian ports
and the transiting in Suez Canal to which the collected amounts will
go in favor the Maritime Transport Sector.
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Clause 11: Commission of the shipping agent on the cargo
freight transported on cargo vessels and containers of the
regular lines:
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1- Commission on imported cargo 2%
2- Commission for demurrage , charged on the agent 1%
3- Commission for collecting freight – collected by the agent 0.5%
4- Remuneration for services for each stuffed container
(Imported or exported) 3 dollars
5- Remuneration for services for each container in transit 2 dollars
Clause 12: Expenses of watchmen:
• 15 American dollars for one shift as minimum (the shift is eight
hours)
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Third : The granted commissions for the International
Transport Companies freight forwards for cargo on regular
lines and charges in return for the imported goods in
containers for the dealing between the forwarding agent
and the consignees of the goods
1- The international transport companies which are registered at the
international transport services department affiliated to the chambers
of commerce are granted a ( FAC) Forwarders’ Address commissionamounting to 2.5% from the net value of the maritime freight ( basic rate )
from port to port without increases or the expenses of handling of interior
transport according to the volume of the cargo in case of agreement.
2- In case the goods arrived by house B/L, necessary to endorse of the
shipping line by the forwarding agent, the sum of 125 pounds as maximum
is to be paid for each B/L.
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Fourth :Remuneration of the shipping agency with The
shippers and the consignees of the cargo
A) In respect of the imported and exported goods
Statement
Imported goods
Exported goods
Brokerage fees (in case the
shipping agency does not
perform the unloading )
0.40 pounds
ton/meter
which is bigger
Nil
Administrative expenses in
case the shipping agency
performs the unloading
general goods
Container 20 F-20 F
Photocopy of manifest –
Stamps – post – notices –
Payment to containers
2.50 pound ton/meter
which is bigger
10% on the value of
the container
invoice
Nil
Nil
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B) In respect of the imported goods in transit by land from the
other ports
Statement
Imported goods
Exported goods
Unloading expenses
225 Egyptian pound for 450 Egyptian pound for
the container
the container
Reshipment expenses of
empty containers
120 Egyptian pound for 240 Egyptian pound for
the container
the container
Loading expenses
80 Egyptian pound for
the container
120 Egyptian pound for
the container
Representation expenses
15 Egyptian pound for
the container
30 Egyptian pound for
the container
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C) Remuneration for the imported goods on Ro ships and
ferries and Ro/Ro on the traditional quays outside the
containers stations – (To make the account between the
shipping agent and the consignees of the goods) in Egyptian
pounds.
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D) Remuneration for the imported goods on Ro ships and ferries
and Ro/Ro on the traditional quays outside the containers stations
– (To make the account between the shipping agent and the
consignees of the goods) in Egyptian pounds.
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E) Other Expenses:
• Expenses for the delivery of the policy permit - 75 Egyptian pounds
(imported goods) Exported goods (Nil).
• Policy expenses export 10 Egyptian pounds ( exported goods)
• Expenses for stamp of the export for containers 20 F – 40 F ( seal )
5 pounds for the container ( one )
• Official expenses : According to the official cost
Remark:
• This is other than the sales tax
• Petroleum gods… exempted from the intermediary fees.
F) In respect of goods received in participated containers:
• Expenses for delivery of permit 7 administrative expenses: 75
Egyptian pounds .
• Expenses for handling containers from the vessel unit delivery at the
warehouses including fees (Minimum 2 tons) Freight Ton for each
policy: 80 Egyptian pounds per Ton weight or size.
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In respect of the dangerous goods – the following rates are added
in addition to the handling expenses:
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50%
40%
30%
20%
Degree level
Degree level
Degree level
Degree level
1-5-7
2
3-6-8
4-9
In case of arrival of goods for the same consignee with many B/L
inside one container – the accounting is done as a full container FCL
in addition to 50 pounds for each B/L as administrative expenses.
G) In respect of the exported Egyptian goods to abroad in
participated containers:
• Expenses of the policy and the administrative expenses: 25 Egyptian
pounds for each policy –handling expenses of goods (includes the
handling of the containers from the storing yard until the shipment
on board of the vessel) Minimum 50 pounds for the consignment –
35 Egyptian pounds for ton weight or size.
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Fifth: Expenses for the yard and watching in Egyptian Pounds
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Second Article
• The Shipping Agent will collect 25 U.S.D from the foreign vessels
which come regularly to the Egyptian ports and the value for the
subscription at the Seamen Club – The collect amounts in full will be
remitted by the Port Authority of The Maritime Transport Sector –
The distribution of these amounts will e done according to the
provision of the third article of the ministerial resolution No180 year
2003.
Third Article
• The dues for the ships hoisting the Egyptian flag will be counted
according to the same fees mentioned in the first article on the
basis that the dollar is equivalent to the Egyptian pounds.
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Fourth Article
• All the administrations licensed to practice the Shipping Agency Works in
the Egyptian ports have to give notice to The Maritime Transport Sector
about the remuneration of these services in conformity with what is
mentioned in this resolution. In case of non-informing the Authority- the
mentioned remuneration in this resolution will be considered effective
upon which the license will be responsible for the account in front of the
State Administration.
Fifth Article
• The fees will be reconsidered every three years or if there is necessity for
that.
Sixth Article
• The concerned Authorities have to execute this resolution – each in his
concern – Our resolution No 75 year 2003 is cancelled – as also is
cancelled any other resolution contrary to that.
Seventh Article
• This resolution has to be published in the Egyptian Journal and is effective
starting from 1/10/2003.
Minister of Transport
Eng. Hamdy Elshayeb
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Minister of Transport's
Decree
No. 520 for the year 2003
issued on 19/11/2003
Concerning the conditions and regulations
For granting licenses to practice business related to
Maritime Transport in
Egyptian Ports
The Minister of Transport
After considering the following :
• Law No. 354 for the year 1956 related to banning persons convicted in
narcotics or smuggling cases or those suspected of committing crimes or
vagabonding in violation of the provisions of Law No. 98 for the year 1954
from entrance into customs zones at ports and airports.
• Law No. 12 for the year 1964 establishing the Egyptian General Authority for
Maritime Transport, amended by Law No. 1 for the year 1998.
• Law No. 42 for the year 1967 related to the delegation of authorities.
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•
Presidential Decree No. 57 for the year 2002 related to
determining the authorities and responsibilities of the Ministry
of Transport;
•
Decree of the Minister of Transport and Communications No. 31
for the year 1998 (Maritime Transport), related to determining
fees for licenses granted for performing maritime transport and
related business.
•
Decree of the Minister of Transport and Communications No. 86
for the year 1998 (Maritime Transport), related to keeping the
rules and provisions regulating the licenses for provisioning
ships and maritime works issued prior to the enforcement of
decrees No. 30 and 31 for the year 1998 in force.
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Decree of the Minister of Transport No. 85 for the year 2000
(Maritime Transport) prohibiting providers of maritime services
from dealing with the masters of foreign vessels except through
shipping agents.
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•
Decree of the Minister of Transport No. 28 for the year 2001,
related to the membership of those licensed to perform
maritime transport and related works in the related Chamber of
Shipping.
•
Decree of the Minister of Transport No. 680 for the year 2001
concerning the conditions and regulations for granting licenses
to perform works related to Maritime Transport.
•
Decree of the Minister of Transport No. 566 for the year 2002
concerning the conditions and regulations for performing
activities in Egyptian Ports.
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The ministerial decrees regulating fees for services rendered in
Egyptian Ports.
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The approval of the High Council for Ports during its meeting
held on 22/10/2003.
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RESOLVED
ARTICLE ONE
• The conditions and regulations attached to this decree are
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applicable to licenses to perform the following activities related
maritime transport in ports:
1- Stevedoring for the following types of vessels:
a) general cargo including containers handled outside of container
yards
b) dry bulk
c) liquid bulk
d) containers
2- Shipping agency
3- Maintenance and ship repair outside of the dry and floating docks
4- Supplying ships with provisions
5- Marine Supplies (Ship Chandling)
6- Storage and warehousing
7- Marine works
These activities may not be performed by those who have not been
licensed.
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ARTICLE TWO
The boards of the Port Authorities shall lay down the rules and
regulations for other activities performed inside ports which fall
under the scope of their authority and not mentioned in Article No.
1. These rules and regulations shall be revised by the Permanent
Committee for Licenses, established within the Maritime Transport
Sector and approved by the Minister of Transport. The related port
authority shall issue the necessary licenses or contracts for
performance of these activities.
ARTICLE THREE
Companies which obtained licenses prior to the issuance of this decree
must adjust their circumstances accordingly within one year of the
date when this decree comes into effect and they must also abide
by the regulations of Ministerial Decree No. 566 for the year 2002.
ARTICLE FOUR
Ministerial Decree No. 86 for the year 1998 related to keeping the rules
and provisions regulating the licenses for vessel provisioning and
maritime works in force shall remain applicable.
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ARTICLE FIVE
The decision to grant or renew licenses to perform shipping agency
activities are to be issued by the Permanent Committee for Licenses,
to be established within the Maritime Transport Sector. The
committee shall meet once every six months or whenever the need
arises and the results of its work are to be approved by the Minister
of Transport.
ARTICLE SIX
Approval may be granted to establish specialized investment projects
within ports or to perform activities related to maritime transport
(handling containers, grains or bulk liquids, shipbuilding and repair,
etc.) through contracts or commitment contracts and in accordance
with the general plan for the port, provided that a feasibility study
for the project is presented in addition to the required plans and
documents and that the necessary authorizations are obtained for
the project from the relevant authorities after presenting the matter
to the Port Authority's Board of Directors and obtaining the Minister
of Transport's approval and if necessary, presenting the matter to
the Cabinet of Ministers.
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ARTICLE SEVEN
The port authorities shall evaluate the licensee on a yearly basis in
order to determine the value added by the licensee to the port's
capabilities and the extent of his compliance with the rules and
decrees regulating work in the port during the previous period. The
licensee shall present an annual report to the relevant port authority
including the volume of business during the year resulting from the
activity he was licensed to perform in detail, a list of the equipment
and machines added and documentation demonstrating due
payment of taxes and presentation of the tax declaration within the
required time limit according to the law and payment of social
security dues for the activity and the people employed in it in
addition to payment of sales taxes. If these documents are not
presented within three months of the end of the fiscal year, the port
authority may freeze the license granted after referring the matter
to the Minister of Transport.
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ARTICLE EIGHT
The licensee or the party entering into a contract with the port
authority to perform the activities mentioned in this decree within
ports shall comply with all regulations, standards and instructions
issued by the port authority related to occupational and
environmental safety, security and health. The licensee must
execute any instructions issued by the Port Authority within a
maximum of 15 days from the date of receiving written notice. If
the licensee does not comply with instructions, the port authority
may freeze the license or the instructions may be executed by the
port authority at the licensee's expense in addition to 25% covering
administration and technical supervision costs according to the type
and extent of the violation.
ARTICLE NINE
All relevant authorities are to enforce the provisions of this decree and
any contradictory regulation is to be canceled.
ARTICLE TEN
This decree shall be published in the Egyptian Gazette and shall come
into force starting on 1/1/2004.
Minister of Transport
Eng. Hamdy El Shayeb
(Signed)
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CONDITIONS AND REGULATIONS
FOR GRANTING LICENSES TO PERFORM
ACTIVITIES RELATED TO MARITIME TRANSPORT
One: Definitions
• A) General cargo:
Consists of all goods which are shipped or discharged packed,
unpacked or in containers except dry bulk cargo and liquid bulk
cargo.
• B) Dry Bulk cargo:
Consists of all goods that are discharged or shipped onboard vessels in
dry bulk state even if a packing operation is carried out at a later
stage (e.g. coal, iron ore, grains, etc.)
• C) Liquid Bulk cargo:
Consists of all liquid goods that are discharged or shipped in a liquid
state.
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E) Shipping agency operations:
Consist of the following activities performed by a licensed agent:
1- All operations required by the vessel and the crew on behalf of
the owner or operator during the vessel’s stay at the port or
transit of the Suez Canal.
2- Payment of the dues, charges and costs owed to the authorities
and to the other parties
3- Collection of freight owed to owners or operators.
4- Participation in negotiations for the purchase or sale of a vessel.
5Participation in signing charter party contracts.
6- The shipping agent may perform the work of a freight forwarder
on behalf of the shippers.
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F) Ship maintenance and repair operations outside the
docks:
They consist of maintenance and light repairs of the vessel's hull,
decks, engines and auxiliary machines and dismantling, fixing and
repair of electrical equipment and machinery which do not require
the entrance of the vessel into a dock. These works are usually
carried out at the port anchorage or at quays dedicated to such
operations by the port authority.
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• G) Vessel supply operations:
They include supplying the vessel with water, fuel and oils at quays
or anchorage using inland means or boats licensed to perform these
operations.
• H) Marine Supplies (Ship Chandling):
This includes supplying the vessel with spare parts, paints, various
food products, cleaning equipment, safety equipment and all that
the shipping agent or master many request and everything required
for the vessel except for water, fuel and oils.
• I) Storage and warehouses:
This includes the use of warehouses, covered areas and yards
dedicated by Port Authorities for the performance of this activity to
store imported/exported goods on behalf of others until the release
and exit of the goods from the port in accordance with the
conditions and rules regulating this activity.
• J) Marine Works:
These include cleaning of the vessel’s holds, painting, scrapping,
light repairs to containers, providing barges and floats to the vessel
and crew, disposing of sludge and garbage whether liquid or solid
using units licensed for this activity, maintenance of fixed and
floating marine units and any other activities designated by Port
Authorities.
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Two: General Conditions
The applicant for a license to perform the activities mentioned in
Article One of the present decree should fulfill the following
conditions:
1- A company or individual establishment of Egyptian Nationality
having its head office in the Arab Republic of Egypt, specifying the
permanent address of the head office and presenting a copy of the
ownership or lease document.
2- The activity to be licensed should be stated among the company’s
purposes.
3- The company wishing to obtain a license to perform these activities
should present an application to the relevant port authority or to the
Maritime Transport Sector related to the performance of shipping
agency activities accompanied by the following documents:
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• a- The establishment contract of the company
• b-The legal representative of the company and his previous
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experience and qualifications
c-The organizational structure of the company and human resources
including the workforce at all levels and the previous experience of
the company's top management.
d- Details of the equipment owned or controlled by the company,
stating technical specifications, manufacturing date, efficiency and
suitability.
e- Notification of foreign labor to be appointed and information
related to them and foreign partners, if any, and security
authorizations for them.
f- Commercial register.
g- Tax registration and documents demonstrating registration for
Sales Taxes, provided that these documents are authorized by the
relevant authority. A certificate for exemption from sales taxes is to
be presented for activities related to export.
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h-The area of the land for which a license is being sought and its
location in the port for storage and maintenance of heavy
equipment.
i-Architectural drawings for the buildings to be constructed
approved by an engineering consultant office.
j-Certificates of technical worthiness for all equipment approved
by an accredited supervisory party in addition to documents
proving that the said equipment is under the company’s control.
k-The work methods the company shall use in operating and
maintaining its equipment.
l-Quality assurance methods followed by the company.
m-Occupational Health & Safety methods followed by the
company during its work.
n-The name of the persons responsible for industrial safety,
quality control and assurance and equipment operation and their
previous experience.
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o-Any other information that the applicant wishes to add to this
study.
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p-Criminal Status certificate (for companies consisting of
individuals).
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4- Applicants undertake to present all information and details
related to the company’s activities requested by the License
Committee or Port Authority or security authorities in addition to
any modifications which occur during the license period.
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5- If all documents mentioned in the previous item are presented,
the matter is presented to the Permanent License Committee of
the Maritime Transport Sector or to the relevant Port Authority
Board of Directors according to the type of license requested in
order to issue a decision for the granting of the license.
•
6- The port authority in whose area the project is located shall set
the necessary methods for ensuring the proper and regular flow
of work and ascertaining that the license conditions have been
fulfilled.
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• 7- The licensee shall comply with the provisions of Ministerial decree
No. 566 for the year 2002 related to the conditions and limits
required for the performance of some activities in addition to the
ministerial decrees issued in relation to the fees for services
rendered in Egyptian Ports and the amendments to these decrees
and new decrees related to this matter. The licensee undertakes to
present a list of its declared prices to the permanent committee
formed for this purpose within the Maritime Transport Sector or the
Port authority with which the licensee signed the contract.
• 8- The license may not be assigned or transferred to a third party
nor may a subcontractor be used unless the matter is first referred
to the relevant Port Authority. Exception for licenses to which the
decree of the Minister of Transport and Communications No. 86 for
the year 1998 "Maritime Transport" applies, the license committee
or the relevant Port Authority, depending on the case, may transfer
the license to a first degree relative of the licensee after
ascertaining that he performed the activity with the original licensee
for a period of at least one year.
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• 9- Upon applying for renewal of the license, the licensee must
present proof that the Tax Authority has received a tax declaration
for the previous license period in addition to Sales Tax registration in
accordance with the Sales Tax Law.
• 10- If it is proven that the licensed company did not comply with the
conditions and limits mentioned in this decree or violated the
governing laws, decrees and regulations, the company will be
warned then if it repeats the violation, it will be suspended from
performing this activity for one month. Then if the violation is
repeated a third time, the matter will be referred to the License
Committee (for shipping agency) or to the relevant Port Authority
Board of Directors (for other licenses) to consider the cancellation of
the license.
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•
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•
11- Taking into consideration the provisions of the preceding
article, licenses are to be cancelled in any of the following cases:
Upon the licensee’s request.
The dissolution of the company or its liquidation or expiry of its
term.
Licensee's misuse of the license granted and non-compliance with
the terms and conditions in the present decree.
The applicant does not perform the activity for one Gregorian
year without acceptable reasons.
The cancellation is to be issued in the form of a decree from the
Maritime Transport Sector or from the relevant Port Authority's
Board of Directors depending on the type of license after
presenting matter to the Minister of Transport.
12- Shipping agency licenses are valid for use in all ports while
licenses for other activities are granted for each port individually
according to the license applicant's request.
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• 13- Companies governed by the Investment Law that
wish to obtain a license to perform a maritime activity
which is not mentioned among the activities and fields
specified in the Law for Investment Guarantees and
Incentives No. 8 for the year 1997, shall comply with the
conditions and regulations mentioned in the present
decree and shall set up financial accounts and a separate
financial position for this activity.
• 14- Specification of the minimum rates for stevedoring
works.
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Three: Special Conditions
In addition to the general conditions, the licensee should take into
consideration the following special conditions:
• 1- Stevedoring operations for container vessels, general cargo
vessels including containers handled outside the yards and dry or
liquid bulk vessels:
Companies may be granted licenses to perform stevedoring
operations for general cargo vessels, including containers to be
handled on general cargo quays outside of container yards, and to
perform stevedoring operations for dry and liquid bulk vessels in
Egyptian ports under the following conditions and regulations:
• 1 - 1 The conditions mentioned in Ministerial Decree No. 566 for
the year 2002 are applicable on current or new licenses for
companies performing these activities.
• 1 – 2: The issued capital for the company licensed to perform
stevedoring operations should not be less than the following:
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1-2-1
EGP 30 Million
For general cargo vessels or for general cargo
vessels including containers to be handled
outside of container yards (not exceeding
50 containers per vessel).
1-2-2
EGP 30 Million
For dry bulk vessels.
1-2-3
EGP 30 Million
For liquid bulk vessels.
1-2-4
EGP 50 Million
For general cargo vessels including containers
(outside of container yards) and dry bulk
vessels.
1-2-5
EGP 100 Million
For container vessels
1-2-6
EGP 150 Million
All stevedoring activities
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1-2-7: The licensed company should own operating equipment
valued at not less than 50% of the issued capital in addition to
the necessary maintenance equipment to ensure quality and
efficient performance in accordance with international standards,
while complying with safety, security and environmental
requirements. Certificates of technical fitness should be obtained
from an accredited supervisory authority for all the equipment
used by the license applicant or licensee. The license applicant
or licensee should renew these certificates on expiry of their
validity and all of the stevedoring equipment used including
locks, shackles, scales and other equipment should have
certificates of fitness issued by an accredited supervisory
authority.
• 1 – 3 Enclosed warehouses or horizontal or vertical silos with
suitable capacities and areas that comply with the conditions
mentioned in Ministerial decree No. 566 for the year 2002 must be
available at the quay or port area for which the license to handle
dry bulk cargo is being sought. It is also necessary for the license
applicant to specify the type of bulk cargo that he wishes to be
licensed to handle.
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• 1 – 4 The licensee must have plans for human resource
development and quality assurance. The company licensed to
perform the activity must be committed to presenting an annual list
of insured workers to the Port Authority in whose area the company
works provided that the number of workers is commensurate to the
company’s equipment in such a way as to ensure the achievement
of the required rates of performance.
• 1 – 5 Stevedoring companies must provide a certified cheque or
unconditional bank letter of guarantee as a preliminary bond as
follows:
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1- 5- 1
EGP 100,000
Stevedoring operations for general cargo vessels including
containers:
Preliminary bond upon license approval, to be increased to
EGP 500,000 as a final bond upon commencement of
the activity.
1- 5- 2
EGP 100,000
Stevedoring operations for dry and liquid bulk vessels:
Preliminary bond upon license approval, to be increased to
EGP 500,000 as a final bond upon commencement of
the activity.
1- 5- 3
EGP 150,000
Stevedoring operations for general cargo vessels including
containers outside of container yards (and dry bulk
vessels):
Preliminary bond upon license approval, to be increased to
EGP 600,000 as a final bond upon commencement of
the activity.
1- 5- 4
EGP 300,000
Stevedoring operations for container vessels:
Preliminary bond upon license approval, to be increased to
EGP 900,000 as a final bond upon commencement of
the activity.
1- 5- 5
EGP 350,000
All stevedoring activities:
Preliminary bond upon license approval, to be increased to
EGP 1,200,000 as a final bond upon commencement of
the activity.
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• This bond is to remain up to the end of the license period either as
a cash equivalent or an unconditional letter of guarantee.
• 1 – 6 The period between approval of the license and
commencement of the activity should not exceed six (6) months.
However, the port authorities may increase this period according to
the volume of the equipment or construction required.
• 1 – 7 The stevedoring companies licensed to perform this activity
are required to insure their liability towards third parties resulting
from the licensed activity with an insurance company for an amount
not less than EGP 250,000 (two hundred and fifty thousand
Egyptian Pounds) per incident in addition to insuring the port
equipment and structures against all risks.
• 1 – 8 The license is granted for ten years, which may be increased
according to the volume of investment through negotiations with
the relevant Port Authority. The license may be renewed upon the
licensee's request after approval of the board of directors of the
relevant port authority as long as the necessary conditions specified
in this decree are met.
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• 1 – 9 The party licensed to perform this activity shall pay a fee to
the port authority in whose area the work is performed in return for
the use of the license pursuant to the relevant regulatory decrees
provided that the licensee specify the minimum fee to be paid
annually to the port authority.
• 1 – 10 The licensee must declare to the port authority in whose area
the activity is performed the fee for performing the activity as
directed by the governing decrees. The licensee must also declare
performance rates for the activity.
2- Shipping Agency Activities:
Licenses may be granted to companies and individuals to perform
shipping agency activities according to the following conditions and
guidelines:
• 2 – 1 The shipping agent must have an organization with the
requisite level of previous experience, a permanent site for the
company and should be distinguished by having qualified personnel
and using advanced information and communication systems
allowing execution of this activity efficiently in keeping with the
technical standards issued by the United Nations Conference on
Trade and Development UNCTAD (copy is attached). These
conditions are evaluated by the Permanent License Committee at
renewal.
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2 – 2 The issued capital should not be less than the following:
2-2-1 EGP 50,000
For shipping agency licenses granted for serving
tourist yachts and vessels with gross registered
tonnage up to 400 Tons.
2-2-2 EGP 250,000
For shipping agency licenses granted for serving
vessels with gross registered tonnage up to 10000
Tons.
2-2-3 EGP 500,000
For shipping agency licenses granted for serving
vessels with gross registered tonnage up to 25000
Tons.
2-2-4 EGP 750,000
For shipping agency licenses granted for serving
vessels with unlimited tonnage.
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2 – 3 Companies licensed to perform shipping agency activities must
provide a certified cheque or unconditional bank letter of guarantee for
the following amounts:
2-3-1 EGP 25,000
For shipping agency licenses granted for serving tourist
yachts and vessels with gross registered tonnage up
to 400 Tons.
2-3-2 EGP
125,000
For shipping agency licenses granted for serving
vessels with gross registered tonnage up to 10000
Tons.
2-3-3 EGP
200,000
For shipping agency licenses granted for serving
vessels with gross registered tonnage up to 25000
Tons.
2-3-4 EGP
250,000
For shipping agency licenses granted for serving
vessels with unlimited tonnage.
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To be used if the shipping agent does not comply with the
conditions of the license related to payment of the amounts owed
to the Maritime Transport Sector or Port Authorities after a
maximum grace period of three months.
•
•
•
•
2 - 4 The period between approval of the license and
commencement of the activity should not exceed six (6) months.
2 – 5 At the end of each year, the licensee must present a list of
the vessels the shipping agent has served during the year to the
Maritime Transport Sector. This list must be authenticated by the
relevant Port Authority.
2– 6 The licensee is to be guided by the rates mentioned in the
governing ministerial decrees. The licensee must notify the
Maritime Transport Sector of the fees for services rendered.
2 – 7 The shipping agent is committed to collecting fees owed to
the Maritime Transport Sector as specified in the relevant
governing ministerial decrees and to pay these fees to the
relevant Port Authority to the account of the Maritime Transport
Sector after deducting collection fees pursuant to the regulating
decrees.
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• 2 – 8 Transactions related to vessel accounts are to done through
one of the accredited banks in the Arab Republic of Egypt provided
that the shipping agent present related evidence to the Permanent
Committee of the Maritime Transport Sector for granting shipping
agency licenses.
• 2 – 9 The license is to be granted for five years and registered in a
specially prepared record. The license may afterwards be renewed
for similar periods as long as the necessary conditions are fulfilled.
• 2 – 10 The party licensed to perform this activity shall pay a fee to
the port authority in whose area the work is performed in return for
the use of the license pursuant to the relevant regulatory decrees.
• 2 – 11 Cancellation of the license may be issued through a decree
from the Minister of Transport stating reasons for the cancellation
after fulfillment of the relevant legal and formal aspects related to
the agency whose license to work is to be cancelled.
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3- Vessel supply activities:
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•
•
•
•
Licenses may be granted to perform vessel supply activities
according to the following conditions and guidelines:
3 – 1 The issued capital should not be less than one million
Egyptian Pounds.
3 – 2 Presentation of a comprehensive report concerning the types
of vessel supply activities that the licensed company shall perform
and the equipment and methods to be used in performing this
activity .
3 – 3 The license is to be granted for five years and may be
renewed for other periods at the licensee's request as long as the
necessary conditions are fulfilled.
3 – 4 The party licensed to perform this activity shall pay a fee to
the port authority in whose area the work is performed in return for
the use of the license pursuant to the relevant regulatory decrees.
3 - 5 The period between approval of the license and
commencement of the activity should not exceed six (6) months.
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4- Marine Supplies (Ship Chandling) activities:
Licenses may be granted to perform marine supply (ship chandling)
activities according to the following conditions and guidelines:
• 4 – 1 The issued capital should not be less than EGP 50,000 (fifty
•
•
•
•
thousand Egyptian Pounds).
4 – 2 Presentation of a comprehensive report concerning the types
of marine supply (ship chandling) activities that the licensed
company shall perform.
4 – 3 The license is to be granted for five years and may be
renewed for other periods at the licensee's request as long as the
necessary conditions are fulfilled.
4 – 4 The party licensed to perform this activity shall pay a fee to
the port authority in whose area the work is performed in return for
the use of the license pursuant to the relevant regulatory decrees.
4 - 5 The period between approval of the license and
commencement of the activity should not exceed six (6) months.
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5- Vessel Maintenance activities:
Licenses may be granted to perform vessel maintenance activities
according to the following conditions and guidelines:
• 5 – 1 The issued capital should not be less than EGP 50,000 (fifty
thousand Egyptian Pounds) for light maintenance activities and
repairs to vessel equipment and devices.
• 5 – 2 The license is to be granted for five years and may be
renewed for other periods at the licensee's request as long as the
necessary conditions are fulfilled.
• 5 – 3 The party licensed to perform this activity shall pay a fee to
the port authority in whose area the work is performed in return for
the use of the license pursuant to the relevant regulatory decrees.
• 5 – 4 The period between approval of the license and
commencement of the activity should not exceed six (6) months.
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6- Marine works:
Licenses may be granted to perform marine works according to the
following conditions and guidelines:
• 6 – 1 The issued capital should not be less than EGP 50,000 (fifty
thousand Egyptian Pounds) for marine works.
• 6 – 2 The license is to be granted for five years or for a longer
period according to the volume of investments undertaken by the
licensee. It may be renewed at the licensee's request as long as the
necessary conditions are fulfilled as specified in this decree.
• 6 – 3 The party licensed to perform this activity shall pay a fee to
the port authority in whose area the work is performed in return for
the use of the license pursuant to the relevant regulatory decrees.
• 6 – 4 The period between approval of the license and
commencement of the activity should not exceed six (6) months.
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7- Performance of storage and warehousing activities:
Licenses may be granted to perform storage and warehousing
activities according to the following conditions and guidelines:
• 7 – 1 The port authority is entitled to enter into a contract after
advertising that it requires management of warehouses or yards to
be specified by the port authority.
• 7 – 2 The issued capital should not be less than EGP 10,000,000
(ten million Egyptian Pounds).
• 7 - 3 The period between approval of the license and
commencement of the activity should not exceed six (6) months.
However, the port authorities may increase this period according to
the volume of the equipment or construction required.
• 7 – 4 The port authority shall determine the volume and area of the
warehouses and yards in which the work is to be performed while
taking into consideration the conditions specified in decree No. 566
for the year 2002.
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• 7 – 5 The license is granted for ten years in the port in
which the work is to be performed according to the
volume of investment. The license may be renewed upon
the licensee's request as long as the necessary
conditions are met as specified in this decree.
• 7 – 6 The party licensed to perform this activity shall
pay a fee to the port authority in whose area the work is
performed in return for the use of the license pursuant
to the relevant regulatory decrees.
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Minister of Transport's
Decree No. 521 for the year 2003
issued on 19/11/2003
Related to fees for the use of licenses granted for performance of
Maritime Transport and related activities in Egyptian Ports The
Minister of Transport, having considered the following:
• Law No. 12 for the year 1964 establishing the Egyptian General
Authority for Maritime Transport, amended by Law No. 1 for the year
1998.
• Law No. 1 for the year 1998 related to amending some of the
provisions of Law No. 12 for the year 1964
• Presidential Decree No. 57 for the year 2002 related to determining
the authorities and responsibilities of the Ministry of Transport;
• Decree of the Minister of Transport and Communications No. 31 for
the year 1998 (Maritime Transport), related to determining fees for
licenses granted for performing maritime transport and related
business.
• Decree of the Minister of Transport No. 7 for the year 2000 related
to setting the tariff for handling wheat received by the Supply
Products Authority.
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• Our decree No. 520 for the year 2003 concerning the conditions
and regulations for granting licenses to perform activities related to
Maritime Transport in Egyptian Ports
• Other information presented to us by the Head of the Maritime
Transport Sector.
RESOLVED
ARTICLE ONE
The parties which have been granted licenses for Maritime Transport
and related activities in Egyptian Ports are to pay the fees for use of
the license issued in their favor as follows:
One: As concerns licenses for performance of Shipping
Agency Activities:
• The shipping agent shall collect shipping agency fees mentioned in
the Minister of Transport's decree No. 332 for the year 2003 on
behalf of the Maritime Transport Sector after deducting collection
fees pursuant to Article One of the said decree.
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• The shipping agent shall pay the fee for use of the license to
perform shipping agency activities at the rate of one Egyptian Pound
(EGP 1.00) per ton of general, dry or liquid bulk or containerized
cargo according to the vessel's manifest to the Port Authority in
whose area the vessel is located or berthed. Wheat received for the
Supply Products Authority shall be exempted from this fee.
• The shipping agent shall pay the fee for use of the license for
vessels transiting the Suez Canal as follows:
• a) Vessels with gross tonnage less than 1000 Tons shall be
exempted from this fee.
• b) U.S. Dollars 200.00 for vessels with gross tonnage of more than
1000 Tons and less than 10000 Tons.
• c) U.S. Dollars 250.00 for vessels with gross tonnage of more than
10000 Tons.
• d) This fee is payable to the Port Said Port Authority or Red Sea
Ports Authority depending on whether the vessel is in the
Northbound or Southbound Convoy.
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• e) Tourist and passenger vessels are exempted from this fee.
Two: As concerns licenses for performance of stevedoring
activities:
Dry Bulk:
• The fee for use of the license is EGP 2.50 per ton handled. However,
for wheat received for the Supply Products Authority, the fee for use
of the license is EGP 0.50 per ton handled.
• This fee is payable to the Port Authority where the vessel is located
or berthed.
General and liquid bulk cargo:
• The fee for use of the license is EGP 1.50 per ton handled. This fee
is payable to the Port Authority where the vessel is located or
berthed.
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Containers:
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•
•
•
•
The fee for use of the license is payable as follows:
EGP 20 per container (20’ or 40’) received and handled.
USD.1 per container (20’) in transit.
USD.2 per container (40’ or above) in transit.
This fee is payable to the Port Authority where the vessel is located
or berthed.
Three: As concerns licenses for performance of Storage and
Warehousing activities:
The fee for performance of storage and warehousing activities is
payable at the rate of one Egyptian Pound (EGP 1) per ton handled
per month. This fee is payable to the Port Authority in whose area
the activity is being performed. (Fractions of a ton will be
calculated as one ton and fractions of a month will be calculated as
a full month).
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Four: The fee for performance of the following activities is payable at
the rate of five thousand Egyptian Pounds (EGP 5000) for each
activity (except for licenses for vessel supplies and marine works in
force prior to the application of decrees No. 30 and 31 for the year
2003 under which the Decree of the Minister of Transport and
Communications No. 86 for the year 1998 was issued):
• a) Vessel supplies
• b) Marine Supplies (Ship Chandling)
• c) Vessel maintenance and repairs
• d) Marine works
• This fee is payable to the Port Authority where the licensee works.
ARTICLE TWO
Egyptian exports (Egyptian product) are exempted from the fee for
the above-mentioned licenses.
ARTICLE THREE
The fees collected for the use of the above-mentioned licenses shall
be used in developing and supporting existing ports and in
construction of new ports.
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ARTICLE FOUR
The tariffs mentioned herein are applicable for all new licenses and
for existing valid licenses. However, these tariffs shall not apply on
activities established under contracts or commitment contracts.
ARTICLE FIVE
The competent authorities shall enforce the provisions of the
present decree. The decree of the Minister of Transport and
Communications No. 31 for the year 2003 (Maritime Transport) and
any contradicting provisions shall be cancelled.
ARTICLE SIX
This decree shall be published in the official Egyptian Gazette and
shall come into force from the date of publishing.
Minister of Transport
Hamdy El Shayeb
(Signed)
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Minister of Transport's
Decree No. 522 for the year 2003
issued on 19/11/2003
Related to granting reductions to vessels carrying containers
in transit at Egyptian Ports on the dues set by law No. 24 for
the year 1983 and its amendments:
The Minister of Transport, having considered the following :
• Law No. 24 for the year 1983 and its amendments, related to
pilotage, compensations, port and light dues and berthing and stay
dues;
• Law No. 5 for the year 1990 related to amending some of the
provisions of Law No. 24 for the year 1983 related to pilotage,
compensations and port and light dues.
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• Presidential Decree No. 57 for the year 2002 related to determining
the authorities and responsibilities of the Ministry of Transport;
• Decree of the Minister of Transport, Communications and Maritime
Transport No. 40 for the year 1998, related to granting reductions
on the dues set by Law No. 24 for the year 1983 for vessels carrying
transit containers at the Port Said, Damietta and Alexandria Ports;
• Decree of the Minister of Transport and Communications No. 4 for
the year 1995, related to granting reductions on the dues set by
Law No. 24 for the year 1983 for vessels carrying transit containers
at Adabiya Port;
• Decree of the Minister of Transport and Communications No. 606 for
the year 2002 related to granting reductions on the dues set by Law
No. 24 for the year 1983 for vessels carrying transit containers at
Red Sea Ports;
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• Decree of the Minister of Transport and Communications No. 330 for
the year 2002, related to amending the dues set by Law No. 24 for
the year 1983 and its amendments;
• Other information presented to us by the Head of the Maritime
Transport Sector.
RESOLVED
ARTICLE ONE
The pilotage dues, port and light dues and berthing and stay dues set
by Law No. 24 for the year 1983 and its amendments, for the
vessels and ferries carrying transit containers to Egyptian Ports are
to be reduced according to the following rates:
• From 50 containers to 150 containers
20%
• From 151 containers to 300 containers
30%
• Over 300 containers
50%
ARTICLE TWO
• Container vessels carrying transit containers between Egyptian
Ports are to be granted a 50% reduction on pilotage, port and light
and berthing and stay dues.
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ARTICLE THREE
The number of containers in transit based on which the reduction
percentage is determined shall include the total number of incoming
and outgoing transit containers for each voyage.
ARTICLE FOUR
The port authorities shall grant these reductions pursuant to a
certificate to be issued by the container handling terminal at the
port, the details of which are to be approved by the concerned
shipping agent. A copy of the vessel's import and export manifest is
to be attached to the said certificate.
ARTICLE FIVE
The relevant authorities shall enforce the provisions of the present
decree. Any contradicting provisions shall be cancelled.
ARTICLE SIX
This decree shall be published in the official Egyptian Gazette.
Minister of Transport
Hamdy El Shayeb
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Ministerial Decree No. 330/2003 issued on 14/07/2003
First Article
To increase pilotage dues mentioned in the first article (Item
A,B,C) from law 60/1988 which adjusting law 24/1983
(concerning treatment of National vessels) to be as follows:
Details
Calculation Basis
LEG
Pilotage Dues:
A- From outer harbor to Mooring place inside the port
whether alongside quay or on the buoys and viceversa
Vessel up to 999 Ton GRT
From 1000 – 4999 Ton
From 5000 – 9999 Ton
From 10000 – 19999 Ton
From 20000 – 29999 Ton
From 30000 – 39999 Ton
From 40000 – 49999 Ton
From 50000 – 59999 Ton
From 60000 Ton and over
80
130
175
250
535
715
800
850
990
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Details
Calculation Basis
LEG
B- Entrance Area
Vessel up to 999 Ton GRT
From 1000 – 4999 Ton
From 5000 – 9999 Ton
From 10000 – 19999 Ton
From 20000 – 29999 Ton
From 30000 – 39999 Ton
From 40000 – 49999 Ton
From 50000 – 59999 Ton
From 60000 Ton and over
45
85
110
165
370
475
500
520
605
C- Port Area and Docks
Vessel up to 999 Ton GRT
From 1000 – 4999 Ton
From 5000 – 9999 Ton
From 10000 – 19999 Ton
From 20000 – 29999 Ton
From 30000 – 39999 Ton
From 40000 – 49999 Ton
From 50000 – 59999 Ton
From 60000 Ton and over
35
45
65
85
165
240
300
330
350
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B- To increase the dues of the mentioned articles of law 24/1983 as
follows:
Details
Calculation Basis
LEG
Article (5) – Port Dues
Per each ton of the Registered Gross Tonnage
0.3
Article (6) – Berthing Dues
Per each ton of the Registered Gross Tonnage per day or its fraction
a) Alongside
b) At the inner anchorage or on the buoys
0.015
0.010
Article (7) – Lying Dues
As from the day 16th of berthing or the subsequent day of completion “which
nearest”
a) Alongside
b) On the inner anchorage or on the buoys
0.015
0.010
Article (8) Vessels and Floating Units licensed to work at the ports
License dues per each ton of vehicle tonnage:
a) Motorized unit
b) Non-Motorized unit
a)
Berthing dues alongside for stevedoring operation per day or its fraction
Article (9) – Light Dues
Per each ton of the Registered Gross tonnage
2
4
The dues should not be less
than LEG. 20
6
0.06
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Details
Calculation Basis
LEG
b)
Article (10) – Sailing Clearance Dues
a) Sail or coastal ships
Ships an units licensed to work at the ports -if permitted to sailc) Other ships
2
3
6
Article (11) – Applying for official procedures after official working hours
a) During the ordinary days
b) During weekends and official holidays
20
25
Article (12) – Petroleum Ships which discharging/loading petroleum
substances
Observation dues per day or its fraction
15
Article (13) Storage dues
Per each head of the livestock or parcel containing animals or birds
0.7
Article (14) – Phone Dues for the equipped quays per day or its fraction
Tourist and passenger ships
Commercial vessels or Petroleum tankers
Egyptian War Ships
30
20
20
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Second Article
To increase pilotage dues mentioned in decrees 95/1987 – 73/1988 for
the foreign ships to be as follows:
Details
Calculation Basis
U.S. Dollars
Pilotage Dues:
A- From outer harbour to Mooring place inside the port
whether alongside quay or on the buoys and viceversa
Vessel up to 999 Ton GRT
From 1000 – 4999 Ton
From 5000 – 9999 Ton
From 10000 – 19999 Ton
From 20000 – 29999 Ton
From 30000 – 39999 Ton
From 40000 – 49999 Ton
From 50000 – 59999 Ton
From 60000 Ton and over
90
150
209
294
387
514
578
610
717
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Details
Calculation Basis
U.S. Dollars
B- Entrance Area
Vessel up to 999 Ton GRT
From 1000 – 4999 Ton
From 5000 – 9999 Ton
From 10000 – 19999 Ton
From 20000 – 29999 Ton
From 30000 – 39999 Ton
From 40000 – 49999 Ton
From 50000 – 59999 Ton
From 60000 Ton and over
50
98
131
196
271
343
363
370
437
C- Port Area and Docks
Vessel up to 999 Ton GRT
From 1000 – 4999 Ton
From 5000 – 9999 Ton
From 10000 – 19999 Ton
From 20000 – 29999 Ton
From 30000 – 39999 Ton
From 40000 – 49999 Ton
From 50000 – 59999 Ton
From 60000 Ton and over
40
52
78
98
116
170
215
240
280
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B- To increase dues of the mentioned articles of Ministerial Decree
95/1987 for the foreign ships as follows:
Details
Calculation Basis
U.S. Dollars
Article (5) – Port Dues
Per each ton of the Registered Gross Tonnage
0.25
Article (6) – Berthing Dues
Per each ton of the Registered Gross Tonnage per day or its fraction
a) Alongside
b) At the inner anchorage or on the buoys
0.125
0.005
Article (7) – Lying Dues
As from the day 16th of berthing or the subsequent day of completion
“which nearest”
a) Alongside
b) At the inner anchorage or on the buoys
0.125
0.005
Article (8) Vessels and Floating Units licensed to work at the ports
License dues per each ton of vehicle tonnage:
a) Motorized unit
b) Non-Motorized unit
c) Berthing dues alongside for stevedoring operation per day or its
fraction
3
5
The dues should not be
less than 24 US
Dollars for both cases
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Calculation Basis
Details
U.S. Dollars
Article (9) – Light Dues
Per each ton of the Registered Gross tonnage
0.10
Article (10) – Sailing Clearance Dues
a) Sail or coastal ships
b) Ships an units licensed to work at the ports -if permitted to sailc) Other ships
2.40
3
8
Article (11) – Applying for official procedures after official working
hours
a) During the ordinary days
b) During weekends and official holidays
18
24
Article (12) – Petroleum Ships which discharging/loading petroleum
substances
Observation dues per day or its fraction
15
Article (13) Storage dues
Per each head of the livestock or parcel containing animals or birds
0.70
Article (14) – Phone Dues for the equipped quays per day or its
fraction
- Tourist and passenger ships
- Commercial vessels or Petroleum tankers
- Foreign War Ships
18
15
12
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Third Article
All concerned parties have to apply to this decree
Fourth Article
This decree will be into force from the publishing date in the official
newspaper
Minister of Transport
Eng. Hamdy El Shaeeb
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Important decrees & resolutions.
For more details, Please click on the following icons to open.
• Decree 132-2003 English
• Decree 430-2007 English
• Decree 465-2007 English
• Decree 334-2005 English
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2- General Tariff of Port Said Container &
Cargo Handling Terminal.
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The following is a free translation for (General cargo handling tariff) as
received from Port Said Cargo & Container Handling Terminal on
01/04/2009.
1- Discharge by ship cranes
A- On the owners mean of transportation
5 LE / Ton
B- Discharge with transfer & unload at certain yard
10.75 LE / Ton
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2- Discharge by PSCH cranes
A- On the owners mean of transportation
Less 20 Tons : 7.75 LE / Ton - Over 20
Tons : 9 LE / Ton
B- Discharge with transfer & unload at
certain yard
Less 20 Tons : 12.75 LE / Ton - Over
20 Tons : 13.75 LE / Ton
3- Re-loading at cargo stores in coordination with
Port Authority
3 LE / Ton
4- light riding cars and what is looks like on ROROs
A- FROM/TO the RORO to the ramp
10 LE / Unit
B- FROM/TO the ramp with transportation & unloading at
yard
15 LE / Unit
C- Incase of unlashing crew needed
30 LE / Hour - Min 8
hours.
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Remarks
- Incase of any stoppage or waiting
happened during cargo operation
caused by ship-owners
30 LE / Labor Hour +
150 LE / Equip. Hour.
- Tariff include Port Said Port Authority dues to be paid by PSCH
- Incase of large volume requested a contract should take effect
with excellent conditions.
- Owners pay for 10% as sales tax on all above rates.
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3- Quarantine Dues
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1- Quarantine station Dues
To be collected from owners of every vessel once arrive to the 1st
Egyptian Port or on every call according to the vessels’ GRT as the
following:
Vessel GRT
Dues (Egy Pound)
From
To
1
300
15
301
1000
100
1001
5000
150
5001
10000
200
10000
More
250
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1- In addition to above, the amount of 2.00 EGP as port clearance
dues + 2.00 EGP for quarantine release to be collected.
2- 75 EGP to be collected from owners of ships passing Suez Canal
under quarantine coverage.
3- Rats destruction Dues subject to vessels’ GRT.
- (Fm 1-500) 15 EGP
- (Fm 501-2000) 45 EGP
- (Fm 2001-5000) 70 EGP
- (Fm 5001 – More) 90 EGP
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4- Vaccination dues
a) Against Yellow fever
b) Against Cholera
c) Against Meningitis
: 70 Egp.
: 15 Egp
: 50 Egp
5- Patient or dead body landing dues
: 10 Egp.
6- Quarantine supervising on ship’s remnants, waste
or garbage dues
: 100 Egp.
7- Quarantine supervising on foodstuff stores or garbage
discharge dues
: 100 Egp.
8- Incase of working during the weekends, official public holidays
(100Egp) to be added to all above mentioned dues.
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4- Egyptian Authority of Maritime Safety dues.
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According to the Egyptian law no.24 -1983 & amended decrees
First: for the vessels passing eastern channel (North & South bounds)
1- Foreign vessels:
Lighting Dues
GRT X 0.05 USD
Port clearance dues
8 USD
Income department shift dues
18 USD
Marine inspection shift dues
18 USD
Imprint (quality)
6.20 USD
Imprint (Development)
0.66 USD
Departure approval dues
0.75 USD
Remarks: during the weekends & the official holidays 4USD to be added
to the shift dues for foreign vessels & 5EGP for the Egyptian vessels.
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2- Egyptian vessels:
Lighting Dues
GRT X 0.04 EGP
Port clearance dues
5 EGP
Income department shift dues
20 EGP
Marine inspection shift dues
20 EGP
Imprint (quality)
21.45 EGP
Imprint (Development)
2.50 EGP
Departure approval dues
2.50 EGP
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Second: for the vessels passing old channel (North & South bounds)
1- Foreign vessels:
Lighting Dues
GRT X 0.05 USD
Income department shift dues
18 USD
Marine inspection shift dues
18 USD
Imprint (quality)
0.48 USD
Imprint (Development)
0.75 USD
Departure approval dues
0.09 USD
2- Egyptian vessels:
Lighting Dues
GRT X 0.04 EGP
Income department shift dues
20 EGP
Marine inspection shift dues
20 EGP
Imprint (quality)
1.65 EGP
Imprint (Development)
2.50 EGP
Departure approval dues
0.30 EGP
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Third: for coastal vessels (or berthed)
1- Foreign Vessels:
Lighting Dues
GRT X 0.10 USD
Port clearance dues
8 USD
Income department shift dues
18 USD
Marine inspection shift dues
18 USD
Imprint (quality)
5.66 USD
Imprint (Development)
0.66 USD
Departure approval dues
0.75 USD
2- Egyptian Vessels:
Lighting Dues
GRT X 0.06 EGP
Income department shift dues
20 EGP
Marine inspection shift dues
20 EGP
Imprint (quality)
19.65 EGP
Imprint (Development)
2.50 EGP
Departure approval dues
2.50 EGP
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5- Canal Mooring & Lighting Co., Dues.
10
0
Description
USD
Direct transit services’ expenses
193.00
Port Said eastern branch expenses
127.00
Mooring launch & crew men
675.00
Cancel mooring launch
121.00
Mooring 2 launches & crew men
1350.00
Cancel 2 mooring launches
242.50
Mooring 2 launches & crew men/A
1497.50
Request launch at any situation
121.50
Runners (Transit)
4324.00
Cost of KAUSNAT
1200.00
Trans projector to ship
250.00
Projector or electrician
362.50
Cancel projector or electrician
74.00
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Description
USD
Repair mooring launch due to ship fault
1062.00
Unloading mooring crew men due to the
ship trouble
1475.00
Mooring & unmooring at Port Said
275.00
Changing berth at Port Said
275.00
Additional mooring at Port Said
137.50
Manila or sezale ropes
69.00
Remooring at Port Said
275.00
Runners (Harbour)
1201.50
Seatrial
1475.00
Mooring & unmooring at Port Said/T
157.50
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6- Dues of the Authority of Egyptian Ports
Security (Port Said Police Direction)
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Port Said Police Direction Dues
• Securing & guarding passenger vessels dues : 340 Egp per day.
• Securing & guarding cargo vessels dues
: 100 Egp per day.
Tourism Police Direction Dues:
(Only for Passenger ships)
With reference to the Egyptian law no.53/1973 & no.101/1964 a
representative from the Tourism Police Direction should attend the
passengers’ ships during stay time in Egypt and to calculate a small
dues (from 2:15 EGP) according to the representative rank (shift only
2 hours).
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THE END
Many thanks for your attention!
Incase of more information needed, Please do not hesitate to contact us.
Worms United Shipping Agency
Resta Trading Centre, Port Said - A.R.E.
Phone
: (+2) 066 3325837 - 3328947 - 3348604 - 3348605
Fax
: (+2) 066 3325870 - 3322640
E-mail
: [email protected]
Web Site : www.worms-psd.com
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