Regional Container Lines (RCL) has issued two customer advisories announcing End of Voyage declarations at the ports of Sohar and Khor Fakkan due to the escalating conflict in the Middle East and growing security risks affecting maritime operations.
The carrier said the measures were necessary due to volatile conditions and exceptional circumstances beyond its control.
Voyages affected
For shipments terminating in Khor Fakkan, the End of Voyage applies to cargo loaded on:
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MSC SIMONA – Voyage FK603A
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MSC RUBY – Voyage FK604A
In a separate advisory, RCL confirmed an End of Voyage in Sohar for cargo carried on:
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Folk Dammam – Voyage IG2609W-32
Mandatory surcharge and additional costs
RCL announced that a mandatory surcharge of USD 500 per container will be applied to all affected shipments.
The surcharge is intended to cover additional operational and deviation costs resulting from the disruption.
The company also confirmed that all discharge-related expenses will be borne by cargo owners, including:
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Container handling
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Storage
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Other ancillary port costs
These charges will apply in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Bill of Lading.
