Tariff of General Cargo Charges & Ports Dues - Main Ports 2022

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Tariff of General Cargo Charges
&
Ports Dues Main Ports 2022
Khalifa Port - Khalifa Port South Quay / Khalifa Port Logistics, Musaffah
Port, Zayed Port, Freeport and Al Dhafra Region Ports
Issued on 25 March 2022 Effective from 1 April 2022

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION - A 5
1.DEFINITIONS 6
2. CONDITIONS 8
SECTION - B 14
101 PORT DUES –KHALIFA PORT & ZAYED PORT 14
SECTION C 16
201 GENERAL AND BULK CARGO 16
202 TRANSSHIPMENT HANDLING CHARGE 17
203 WAY LEAVE (SHIFTING ONBOARD/RESTOWS AND OR ANCHORAGE HANDLING) 17
204 STORAGE CHARGES (GENERAL CARGO) 18
205 CARS AND/OR LORRIES OVERSTOWED/ INBOUND CARGO 18
206 OVERCARRIED AND MIS LANDED CARGO 18
207 WEIGHING/MEASURING/INSPECTION 18
208 SORTING TO BILL OF LADING- SUBMARKS, NUMBERS OR SIZES 19
209 ADMINISTRATIVE CHARGES 19
210 DISTRESSED CARGO 19
211 TARPAULIN HIRE (TO COVER CARGO) 19
212 BUNDLING, UNBUNDLING OR RE-BUNDLING 19
213 LONG STAYING LAYBY NAVAL VESSELS 19
214 IMPROPER STOWAGE SURCHARGE 19
215 PRIVATE JETTY CARGO MOVEMENT MUSAFFAH 19
216 INTERNATIONAL VESSEL AND OR CARGO MOVEMENT TO PETROCHEMICAL PORTS 20
217 MOVEMENT OF CARGO TO DIRECTLY TO OFFSHORE ISLANDS 20
218 WAYLEAVE AND OR CARGO MOVED VIA WATERWAYS UNDER THE CONTROL OF ABU DHABI PORTS 20
219 MULTIPLE LIFTS SURCHARGE 20
SECTION - D 21
300 CONTAINER FREIGHT STATION (CFS) & RELATED CONTAINER SERVICES ALL PORTS 21
301 STUFFING AND UN-STUFFING CONTAINERS 21
302 CFS HANDLING CHARGE 21
303 CFS PARTIAL STUFFING OR UNSTUFFING 21
304 (CFS) STUFFING, UNSTUFFING VEHICLES AT CONTAINER FREIGHT STATION 22
305 CFS MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES 22
306 LASHING OF CARGO IN CONTAINERS 22
307 CFS STORAGE CHARGES 23
308 CONTAINER HANDLING CHARGES KHALIFA PORT CFS & GC TERMINAL 23
309 CONTAINER STORAGE RATES KHALIFA PORT GC TERMINAL 24
310 CONTAINER AND OTHER CHARGES KHALIFA PORT GC TERMINAL 24
SECTION - E 27
400 PORT HANDLING CHARGES – RO-RO 27

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401 AUTOMOBILES AND SELF-PROPELLED VEHICLES 27
402 TRANSSHIPMENT VEHICLES 27
403 CONDITIONS FOR THE HANDLING OF RO-RO CARGOES 27
404 VEHICLE STORAGE CHARGES 28
405 STARTING IMMOBILE PLANT 28
406 SPECIAL SERVICES / OTHER CHARGES 28
SECTION - F 29
500 EQUIPMENT HIRE, GEAR HIRE, LABOUR HIRE 29
501 EQUIPMENT HIRE RATES 29
SECTION - G 31
600 STEVEDORING CONDITIONS 31
601 DETENTION OF PORT LABOUR 31
602 CANCELLATION OF LABOUR 31
603 TRANSSHIPMENT CARGO 31
604 RIGGING DERRICKS 31
605 OPENING AND CLOSING OF HATCHES 31
606 SHIFTING CARGO ONBOARD (RESTOW) 31
607 SPECIALIZED CARGO GEAR 32
608 LOADING / DISCHARGING REPORT 32
609 DELAY REPORT 32
610 CARGO SORTING 32
611 DISCHARGING / LOADING AT ANCHORAGE. 32
612 LOCKER, DEEP TANK & CABIN CARGO. 32
613 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 33
SECTION - H 34
700 STEVEDORING RATES 34
701 TIMBER – PLYWOOD 34
702 BAGGED CARGO 34
703 HEAVY LIFT / AWKWARD LIFTS 34
704 DANGEROUS CARGO 34
705 SCRAP 34
706 LIVE ANIMALS 35
707 STEEL 35
708 GENERAL CARGO 35
709 RO-RO (SELF PROPELLED) 35
710 RO-RO (TRACKED UNITS) 35
711 BULK 36
712 REEFER 36
713 DISTRESSED CARGO 37
SECTION - I 38
800 GEAR HIRE, LABOUR AND MISCELANOUS CHARGES 38

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801 GEAR HIRE 38
802 LABOUR HIRE 39
803 PASSENGER SERVICE FEE 40
PASSENGER SERVICE CHARGE 40
804 GENERAL CARGO OPERATIONS TARIFF – OTHER CHARGES 40

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SECTION - A
Definitions and Conditions: The following schedule of charges, definitions and
conditions shall apply in addition to the Abu Dhabi Ports Standard Terms and Conditions
which shall form an integral part of the schedule of charges and govern the use of the
port or provision of services by Abu Dhabi Ports.
"VAT" means any Value Added Taxes or similar excise taxes, sales added or use taxes
(as defined in any relevant legislation in the relevant territory, as amended or re-enacted
from time to time, and legislation supplemental to it) imposed or to be imposed upon any
payment due to AD Ports pursuant to this Tariff, at the rate in force when the relevant
supply is made and includes any tax or taxes of a similar nature substituted for, or levied
in addition to, such tax or taxes.
i. VAT
ii. All amounts in this tariff are VAT exclusive, any services provided or performed
for handling local cargo or vessel calls shall be subject to 5% VAT rate according
to the applicable Laws and regulations.
iii. Any Services related to the international transportation of goods or Passenger
shall be subject for Zero rated VAT as per the Federal Decree-Law No. (8) Of
2017 on Value Added Tax
iv. International transportation means (transporting passengers or Goods, either or
both, if the first place of departure, or the final place of destination, is outside
UAE) according to the Federal Decree-Law No. (8) Of 2017 on Value Added Tax
v. Please refer to the Appendix 2-VAT application 2018 of General Cargo Charges
Main Ports and subject to change without notice depending on interpretation of
the Federal Decree-Law No. (8) of 2017 on Value Added Tax

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1. DEFINITIONS
1.1 ADPorts: Abu Dhabi Ports
1.2 Day: A calendar day consisting of 24 continuous hours commencing at midnight
1.3 GT:
Shall mean the Gross Tonnage (GT) of a vessel as recorded in the valid National or
International Tonnage Certificate, issued by a vessel’s national administration or
classification society on behalf of the national administration. Where a vessel or craft
has a dual GT, then the higher figure applies.
1.4 Port Dues:
Port dues will be levied on all vessels entering the port facility. All charges are based
on tonnage (tons) and or Gross Registered Tonnage (GRT) or Gross Tonnage (GT).
Where a vessel has both GRT and GT the higher tonnage shall apply. Where a vessel
has a dual GRT, the higher tonnage shall apply.
1.5 LOA: Length Overall
1.6 Metric Ton: A unit of weight equal to 1,000 kilograms.
1.7 FRT (Freight Tonne):
Unless otherwise specified, all “Tons” shall be regarded as “Freight tons” and shall
be determined by a weight tonne of 1,000 kilos or a measurement of one cubic
meter, whichever is greater.
1.8 CBM: A volume of one cubic metre.
1.9 Port Clearance Certificate:
A certificate issued by Abu Dhabi Ports to vessels who have complied with all
government formalities, have not been detained by order of a court of competent
jurisdiction or a government agency and have paid all charges due to Abu Dhabi
Ports, before a vessel is given permission to leave an Abu Dhabi Ports, Port.
1.10 NOC: No Objection Certificate.
1.11 Ro-Ro Unit:
Any truck, car, trailer or similar vehicle on wheels or tracks capable of being
‘rolled-on or rolled-off’ a vessel, (including cassettes, non-wheeled trailers and
containers) by means of a ramp.
1.12 Ro-Ro Vessel:
A single or multi deck cargo ship for the carriage of laden vehicles which are
loaded via ramps.
1.13 Direct Delivery:
Means discharging or loading of cargoes to or from any vessel across the rails or
ramp directly into or from a truck and/or trailer and/or similar vehicle, without the
cargoes touching the jetty or terminal area or ground, or the vehicle stopping in
the Terminal Area.

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1.14 Transshipment:
“Transshipment Cargo or transshipment Container” means goods landed from a
Vessel and placed in the custody of the Abu Dhabi Ports port/terminal for the
purpose of shipment on another Vessel.
1.15 IMDG Code: The International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code.
1.16 Passenger Vessel:
A vessel that can carry more than 12 passengers, where a passenger is every
person other than the master and the members of the crew or other person
employed or engaged in any capacity on board a ship on the business of that ship,
and or a child under one year of age;
1.17 Passenger Ferry:
Is a passenger vessel engaged on regular services to or from any Gulf port,
meaning a series of crossings operated so as to serve traffic between the same
two or more ports, or a series of voyages from and to the same port without
intermediate calls, either: according to published timetables or with crossings so
regular or frequent that they constitute a recognisable schedule.

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2. CONDITIONS
2.1 Alterations to schedule of charges:
Abu Dhabi Ports reserves the right to amend, change, edit or alter from time to time,
any or all items under this schedule of charges, including terms and conditions or
interpretations contained herein.
2.2 Currency:
All charges and rates mentioned in this schedule of charges are payable in United
Arab Emirates Dirhams.
2.3 Documentation:
The documentation required for the processing of any application or interaction with
Abu Dhabi Ports is available on the Abu Dhabi Ports website
2.4 Notice of Arrival (NOA):
Procedures and documentation are available on the Abu Dhabi Ports website.
www.ADPorts.ae
2.5 Port Working Hours:
a. Administration Working Hours: 07:30 hours to 15:30 hours Monday to Friday,
excluding public holidays. Abu Dhabi Ports offices are closed on Saturday and
Sunday.
b. General Cargo and CFS Operations:Cargo handling operations are available 24
hours a day throughout the year.
c. Normal Cargo working hours are from Monday to Friday inclusive (excluding
Public Holidays and Sunday) as follows:
General Cargo : *from 07:00 hours to 06:59 hours (24 Hours)
CFS : *from 07:00 hours to 16:00 hours (08 Hours)
Ro-Ro : *from 07:00 hours to 06:59 hours (24 Hours)
Note: * Normal port working hours are considered as 24 hours excluding Public
Holidays and Sunday.
2.6 Overtime Hours: Public Holidays & Sunday
Overtime will be charged for all hours worked outside normal working hours, at the
discretion of the Company, and the charges will be as set out in paragraph 2.7. The
rates are applied to Port Handling, Stevedoring, the CFS cold stores and any
operation involving the use of labour, with rates specified for both vessels and
landside facilities.

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2.7 Overtime Rates
Overtime will be charged for all hours outside normal working hours, at the
discretion of Abu Dhabi Ports.
2.71: Vessels
a) Monday to Saturday, 12:00 – 13:00 hours and 16:00 – 07:00 hours AED
205 per gang hour or part thereof
b) All Hours Worked On Sunday AED 205 per gang hour or part thereof.
c) All Hours Worked on Public Holidays AED 310 per gang hour or part
thereof.
2.72: General Cargo & Ro-Ro
d) Monday to Saturday, 07:00 hours to 06:59 hours (24 hours)
e) All Hours Worked On Sunday AED 205 per gang hour or part thereof.
f) All Hours Worked on Public Holidays AED 310 per gang hour or part
thereof.
2.73: Container Freight Station
g) Monday to Saturday, 16:00 hours to 07:00 hours, AED 205 per gang hour
or part thereof.
h) All Hours Worked On Sunday AED 205 per gang hour or part thereof.
i) All Hours Worked on Public Holidays AED 310 per gang hour or part
thereof.
Above rates will apply on an hourly basis when overtime hours are continuous with
normal working hours. If not continuous, a minimum of 3 hours’ charge at the
above rates will apply.
Notes:
(a) All requests for labour shall be submitted by 16:00 hours on the previous
working day, late requests for gang and or labour booking will incur a
minimum of 3 hours per gang in line with gang detention charges prior to
commencement of operation.
(b) The Company reserves the right to both allocate gangs to Vessels at their
discretion and or decide the extent of overtime to be worked and booked at
the Vessels expense.
(c) Reference item number 2.71: Should an agent opt for a fixed “Overtime
Rate” per vessel operation, then the following flat rates will apply. (Bulk–Aed
1.25 per FRT), (Project Cargo – Aed 1 per FRT) and (Others – Aed 2.5 per
FRT) valid through Monday – Sunday excluding holidays. Split shipments and
or partial loads are not valid for the above rate. Fixed overtime rate option
should confirmed prior commencement of vessel operation.

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2.8 Consent to these Terms and Conditions:
The use of any channel(s), port(s) and/or terminal(s) or facility managed and/or
monitored by Abu Dhabi Ports shall automatically constitute agreement to the terms
and conditions of this Tariff between Abu Dhabi Ports and all port users including,
but not limited to vessels, their owners, crew, agents and/or representatives,
operators, charterers, mortgagors, mortgagees, cargo agents, stevedores, cargo
owners, forwarders, shippers and consignees, to be governed by all the rules and
regulations, terms and conditions, abide by them and pay all rates and charges
specified herein.
2.9 Jurisdiction and Administration:
Abu Dhabi Ports has jurisdiction granted by Emiri Decree No. 6 of 2006 to own,
operate, maintain, manage and develop all port related facilities in Abu Dhabi
(excluding Oil & Gas and military). The facilities and services provided by Abu Dhabi
Ports are covered and governed by this schedule of charges.
2.10 Vessel:
Except as otherwise specified, when the term “Vessel” is used in this Tariff, it shall
be held to mean floating craft of every description and shall include in its meaning
the term “Owners, Charterers, Operators, Mortgagors and Mortgagees thereof”.
2.11 Port Handling Charges (PHC):
Port Handling is a service charge for providing the Port Facility quays and its waters,
other facilities and management and includes handling and movement of Cargo from
the hook of the Vessel up to presentation to consignee’s transport and includes
standard mechanical equipment and labour.
For lifts over 20 tons or with unsuitable configuration for handling with standard
equipment (as maybe applicable in the discharge of dry bulk and bulk liquids) the
consignee or his Agent must provide suitable crane capacity and lifting gear. Port
Cranes are available for hiring as required. (See Section C for applicable rates).
In the General Cargo Section of this Tariff the charges are identified under either
“Received to Port Facility” or “Direct Delivery” and do not include onboard
Stevedoring charges. All Port Handling Charges are payable per freight tonne.
2.12 Wharfage:
In cases where the cargo owner loads or unloads cargo across the quay using their
own specialized loading/unloading equipment, a Wharfage charge will apply in lieu
of Port Handling Charges. The amount of Wharfage applicable will equal the
corresponding PHC rate for “Direct Delivery” of the specified cargo type.
2.13 Stevedoring:
The physical handling of Cargo onboard the Vessel from or to the Vessel’s hook or
point of discharge or load. This includes supervision and management. Irrespective
of the terms of shipment, payment of stevedoring and related service charges will
be the responsibility of the shipping line and/or his agent.

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2.14 Point of Rest:
The area at the Port which is assigned for the receipt of inbound Cargo from the
Vessel and from which inbound Cargo may be delivered to the Consignee’s Agent or
loaded on a Vessel in the case of transshipment and that area which is assigned for
the receipt of outbound Cargo from Shipper’s Agents for loading onboard a Vessel.
2.15 Open and Covered Storage, Parking Area and/or Marshaling Area:
The term Open / Covered storage, parking area and / or marshaling area, as used
in this Tariff, refers to those areas at the Port where Cargo or Containers may be
held in custody of the Port as instructed by the Owner or Agent. This area is
considered as Port storage.
2.16 Free Time:
The specified period during which Cargo handled over the quay may occupy space
assigned to it in the Port, free of storage charges, either prior to the loading or
subsequent to the discharge of such Cargo.
Import and Transshipment Cargo free period will commence from the date of
completion of offloading of the Vessel or on the fourth day after the arrival of Vessel
whichever occurs first.
Export Cargo free period will start from the date of receipt. Export and
Transshipment Cargo storage charges will be raised to the Agent of the loading
Vessel.
2.17 Palletized/Unitized Loads:
Palletized/Unitized rates shall apply to Cargo which fulfill the following conditions: -
a) The Cargo must be in small packages or units which are wrapped and/or strapped
together on a pallet.
b) The pallet must be a device on the deck of which a quantity of goods can be
assembled to form a unit load for the purpose of transporting it, or of handling
or stacking it with the assistance of mechanical equipment. The overall height
and dimension of the pallet should be reduced to the minimum compatible with
handling by forklift trucks and pallet trucks.
c) The palletized unit must not be more than 2,500 kilograms in weight or 4 cubic
meters in measurement and the longest side of the Cargo must not be more than
2.5 meters
d) The palletized/unitized Cargo must be discharged or loaded wherever applicable
with the aid of lift trucks on-board and on wharf.
2.18 Direct Delivery:
Charges cover exports delivered directly to Vessel’s hook and or imports of which
delivery is taken directly from Vessel’s hook by the consignee or his Agent onto road
transport or other mode arranged by him and which are received onto such transport
as fast as the Vessel can deliver. Charges also cover bulk materials delivered directly
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Prior approval of the Company must be obtained in each case. If for any reason
whatsoever goods for direct delivery are landed to the quay and/or removed to the
transit sheds or warehouses or stacked in the open yard, full Port Handling Charges
will be applied.
2.19 Transshipment:
“Transshipment Cargo or transshipment Container” means goods landed from a
Vessel and placed in the custody of the Abu Dhabi Ports port/terminal for the purpose
of shipment on another Vessel.
To qualify for the transshipment Cargo rates the Cargo must be discharged by the
first carrier onto the Abu Dhabi Ports port/terminal and remain in the custody of the
Abu Dhabi Ports port/terminal until it is transshipped on-board the on carrying Vessel
at the Abu Dhabi Ports port/terminal.
2.20 Document Processing Charge (DPC):
Document Processing Charge of AED 35/will be applicable to each of the following
Bills processed by the Ports Documentation Section. These include Standard Bill of
Entry, Export Declaration, Customs Exit/Entry, Duty Free Storage Area Bill of Entry,
Private Bonded Application (PBA), and any other document that needs processing.
The Document Processing Charge (DPC) will be applicable for all main ports, KP, MZ,
MP and Free Port.
2.21 Application and Administration of this Schedule of charges:
All Rates, Rules and Regulations contained in this schedule of charges and/or
changes thereto, shall apply unless otherwise specifically approved in writing by
Abu Dhabi Ports.
2.22 Payment Deposit:
All charges are payable by registered agents with Abu Dhabi Ports. For registration
procedures refer to www.ADports.ae. Vessels may be denied permission to berth,
sail or move if found in non-compliance.
2.23 Contact Information: Customerservice@ADports.ae
2.24 Standard Terms and Conditions for Abu Dhabi Ports:
The use of all Ports or the provision of service by Abu Dhabi Ports will be governed
by the standard terms and conditions for Abu Dhabi Ports, which can be found at
www.ADports.ae
2.25 Damaged or Defective Goods:
Damaged or defective goods which are likely to deteriorate must be cleared from
the Port within 30 days of the date of discharge. Abu Dhabi Ports will not assume
any responsibility for further loss or damage. Any goods not cleared in accordance
with the above may be removed by Abu Dhabi Ports at Owner’s and or Agent’s risk
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2.26 Mis-declaration of Cargo Weights:
Abu Dhabi Ports will not permit its equipment be used in any way to lift, move or
transport a cargo unit weighing in excess to the safe working load. Should Abu
Dhabi Ports equipment be used in handling an overweight cargo unit, the party or
parties causing such unauthorized use shall be held liable for all losses, claims,
demands and suits for damages including death and personal injury, legal and
court expenses, directly or indirectly resulting from such unauthorized use in
addition to a fee of Aed 1300 per mis-declaration for all “Cargo Handling Related”
mis-declarations an Aed 70 per mis-declaration towards supplies and or provisions
provided to vessels
2.27 Distressed Cargo:
Cargo that has been subjected to fire, water, shifting or other influences that will
cause the Cargo to be handled in other than the normal efficient manner, will be
subject to special rates.
2.28 Handling of Containers, Flats and Mafis at General Cargo Terminal:
Prior approval from Abu Dhabi Ports is required for any handling of containers,
flats and mafis at its General Cargo terminals/ports. The General Cargo Operations
tariff will apply (Per Freight Tonne) for all handling and storage of Containers, Flats
and Mafis.
2.29 Disposition of Unclaimed Cargo and or Sale by Public Auction
Good remaining in the Port unclaimed for a period of (6) months or more maybe
auctioned by the Port. For the goods purchased from Public Auction, Port Handling
and Storage charges shall be collected from the buyer as per the tariff items
201,204 ,401 and 404.

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SECTION - B
100 PORT DUES
101 Port Dues –Khalifa Port & Zayed Port
C
Tariff ID Tariff Description Unit of
Measurement
Rates
AED
101.1
For any period < 2 days
Per GT per day
or part thereof 0.21
101.2
For any period > 2 days
Per GT per day
or part thereof 0.15
102 Port Dues Free Port, Mussafah Port and Al Dhafra Region Ports
102.1
< 500 GT
< 5 days
Per GT per day
or part thereof
500
6 – 15 days
Per GT per day
or part thereof 750
102.2
500.01 – 1000 GT
< 5 days
Per GT per day
or part thereof
750
6 – 15 days
Per GT per day
or part thereof 1,000
102.3 1000.01 – 3000 GT
< 5 days
Per GT per day
or part thereof 1,250
6 – 15 days
Per GT per day
or part thereof 1,750
102.4 > 3000 GT
< 5 days
Per GT per day
or part thereof 0.50
6 – 15 days
Per GT per day
or part thereof 2,000
102.5 All of the Above > 15 days
Per meter per
day or part
thereof 20
103 Country Crafts & Dhow
103.1 For any period >1 day and above
Per day or part
thereof 500

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104 Lay Up Services
104.1
Up to 50m (LOA)
Per day or part
thereof 170
104.2
50.01m to 65m (LOA)
Per day or part
thereof 340
104.3
65.01m to 80m (LOA)
Per day or part
thereof 500
104.4 Above 80m(Rates shall be applied based on DWT illustrated in below table)
104.4.1
1,000 to 29,999 (DWT)
Per day or part
thereof 2,530
104.4.2
29,999.01 to 89,999 (DWT)
Per day or part
thereof 4,925
104.4.3
Above 89,999 (DWT)
Per day or part
thereof 10,105
104.5
Oil Rig / Jack-up Barge
Per meter or
occupied LOA,
per day or part
thereof
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Note:
a) Minimum charge of AED 200 is applicable on tariff item 101.1 and
101.2
b) Lay-up services charges are applicable to all vessels (not loading and
or discharging) before or after cargo operation.
c) Standard period for long lay-up services for long-term repair is
between 15 to 90 calendar days, while standard period of short lay-up
services is not more than 14 days.
d) In case if vessel calling for lay-up stays for a period exceeding standard
period illustrated in note (c) or agreed period, a lay-up extension request
from vessel agent should be submitted and is subject to Harbour Master
approval and berth availability.
e) All vessels/barges loaded in ports, are required to depart from port berth
upon completion of cargo operations. Otherwise, lay-up charges will
apply. Vessels/barges remaining within the confines of the port berth after
completion of cargo operations will incur lay-up charges in addition to
standard marine charges.
f) Vessels waiting for berth at anchorage will be Free of Charge (FOC)

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SECTION C
200 PORT HANDLING CHARGES
201 General and Bulk Cargo
C
Tariff ID Cargo Description
Received
to Port
Facility
AED
Direct
Delivery
AED
201.1 Aluminum and other non-ferrous metals 19.00 14.00
201.2 Bagged Cargo (except wheat bran) 19.00 14.00
201.3
Bulk Materials – Solids (rates per Tonne)
a) Parcel Size 0-10,000 Tons 7.00 6.50
b) Parcel Size 10,001 Tons or more 7.00 5.50
201.4
Bulk Materials - Liquids (Rates per Ton)
a) Parcel Size 0-2,500 Tons n/a 5.00
b) Parcel Size 2,501-5,000 Tons n/a 4.85
c) Parcel Size 5,001-10,000 Tons n/a 4.65
d) Parcel Size 10,001 up to 30,000 Tons n/a 4.35
e) Parcel Size 30,001 Tons and above n/a 4.10
201.5
Bulk Gaseous Products - (Rates per CBM)
a) Parcel Size 0-2,500 CBM n/a 6.00
b) Parcel Size 2,501-5,000 CBM n/a 5.75
c) Parcel Size 5,001-10,000 CBM n/a 5.50
d) Parcel Size 10,001 up to 30,000 CBM n/a 5.25
e) Parcel Size 30,001 CBM and above n/a 5.00
201.6 General Cargo NOS. (Not Otherwise
Specified) 23.00 16.00
201.7 Any unit, 20 Freight Tons or over 28.00 19.00
201.8 Iron & Steel 26.00 16.00
201.9 Livestock - Per head n/a 5.00
201.10 Scrap Metal n/a 20.00
201.11 Plastic Raw Material 18.00 14.00
201.12 Plywood Bundles 21.00 16.00
201.13 Timber - Whitewood/Hardwood 17.00 14.00
201.14 Waste Paper Bales (Per Tonne) 26.00 17.00
201.15 Wheat Bran (Per Tonne) 34.00 21.00
201.16 Layby with Cargo – all ports n/a 7
201.17 Freeport Provisions supply vessels / craft n/a 15
201.18 Freeport Liquid Bulk Including bunker
fuels
n/a 15
201.19 Al Dhafra Region Provisions supply
vessels / craft n/a 15
201.20 Al Dhafra Region Liquid Bulk Including
bunker fuels
n/a 15

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201.21 Chilled and Frozen Cargo (rates per
Tonne) 24.00 19.00
Note:
a. Charges are per Freight Ton unless otherwise stated.
b. The above charges “DO NOT” include stevedoring charges.
c. A minimum Port Handling Charge of AED 70 per bill of entry will apply.
d. Customers must apply the special rates in advance for item 201.3 and 201.4 and
shall receive a retroactive credit once achieved the declared volume within the
commitment year.
e. Any containers, flats and or mafis loaded and or discharged from vessels at
General Cargo terminals will be subject to condition 2.28.
f. “PHC in Free Port” will be charged as “Direct Delivery” basis when equipment is
availed and or booked through Abu Dhabi Ports.
g. “PHC in Free Port” will be charged as “In-direct Delivery” when equipment is not
required and or provided by a 3rd party except for the heavy lift which cannot be
handle by Port equipment’s.
h. Normal equipment rental applies as per tariff (501.1-504.4) and stevedoring
charges as per tariff items (701-713).
i. Item “201.3 A & B” in-direct delivery rates are applicable for bulk materials store
at sandy area for a period of (30) days
202 Transshipment Handling Charge
202.1 Transshipment Cargo that complies with the definition under Item 1.13 and
conditions 2.19 shall be charged at the appropriate single "Indirect Delivery" under
Tariff Item 201.
202.2 Where the on-carrying Vessel is berthed at a berth other than that at which the
Transshipment Cargo was landed, then any additional costs involved in moving the
Cargo will be paid in addition to those under 202.1 above, at the discretion of Abu Dhabi
Ports.
203 Way leave (Shifting Onboard/Restows and or Anchorage Handling)
Tariff ID Description Per FRT
AED
203.1 Goods transshipped direct from vessel to vessel
alongside Port, or shifting onboard via quay 11.00
203.2 Discharge/Load cargo at Anchorage area other than
Bulk 8.00
203.3 Discharge/Load cargo at Anchorage area for Bulk 5.00
203.4 Discharge/Load cargo Directly to or from offshore
facility , or Customs clearance via anchorage area
other than Bulk
7.00
Note:
Abu Dhabi Ports approval must be obtained in advance for goods transshipped direct
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204 Storage Charges (General cargo)
Tariff ID Description Per FRT
AED
204.1
Import / Export - Covered
First 10 days Free
Thereafter (Per day) 11.00
204.2
Import / Export - Open
First 20 days Free
Thereafter (Per day) 6.00
204.3
Transshipment - Covered
First 15 days Free
Thereafter (Per day) 1.10
204.4
Transshipment - Open
First 30 days Free
Thereafter (Per day) 1.10
204.5
Cool / Cold Storage
Cool Storage (Per day) 5.00
Cold Storage (Per day) 6.00
Note:
a) Minimum storage charge of AED 35 per bill of entry / document will be charged.
b) Long Term Storage rates are available on request.
205 Cars and/or Lorries Overstowed/ Inbound Cargo
Permission from Abu Dhabi Ports must be obtained to land such vehicles. The following
Handling Charges will be applied to each car or lorry which has to be landed ashore to
permit discharge of inbound Cargo.
205.1 Shore Handling/Storage per car AED 45 per day or part thereof.
205.2 Shore Handling/Storage per lorry AED 85 per day or part thereof.
Note: The above rates do not include stevedoring charges.
206 Overcarried and Mis landed Cargo
The rates under Item 201 will apply.
207 Weighing/Measuring/Inspection
207.1 Measuring bags, packages or unit AED 2.00 per bag will apply not exceeding the
collective weight of one tonne (1000 kilograms) - minimum charge will be AED 100.
207.2 Measuring bags, packages or unit AED 4.00 per bag/unit will apply the collective
weight exceeds one tonne.
207.3 Measuring bags, packages or articles AED 4.00 per bag will apply AED 4.00 with
size up to 1 CBM each.
207.4 Short Contents, Short Landed, Landing Certificates, and any other certificate will
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207.5 Weighing General Cargo while entering or leaving the port facility and furnishing
weighbridge ticket AED 85 per ticket.
208 Sorting To Bill Of Lading- Submarks, Numbers or Sizes
Goods are required to be landed to Bill of Lading. Where Bills of Lading are landed in
mixed condition and require to be sorted in order to meet delivery requirements, a
charge of AED 21 per FRT will be applied against that portion of the goods requiring
sorting.
209 Administrative Charges
Data amendment at Agents/Consignee's request AED 40 per document
210 Distressed Cargo
Cargo that has been subjected to fire, water, shifting or other influences that will cause
the Cargo to be handled in a non-efficient manner, will be subject to special rates.
211 Tarpaulin Hire (To Cover Cargo)
At the request of the Customer Tarpaulin may be hired at a rate of AED 300 per
Tarpaulin, (12m x 12m) per month or part thereof. The rate is inclusive of fitting and
removing.
212 Bundling, Unbundling or Re-bundling
AED 100 per bundle, exclusive of Labour and equipment hire charges.
213 Long Staying Layby Naval Vessels
A fee equal to AED 1 Per m2 per day towards yard rental, calculated by the overall
vessel length multiplied by the working apron and or cordoned area to secure the vessel
and or area.
214 Improper Stowage Surcharge
Vessels arriving with cargo stowed in a poor condition in its holds, or deemed dangerous
to discharge will be subject to an additional improper stowage surcharge of AED 21/per
freight ton. This will include cargo where multiple lifts are required within the hold in
order to facilitate safe discharge of the vessel.
215 Private Jetty Cargo Movement Musaffah
All general cargo and or commercial cargo movement through licensed private jetties is
subject to General Cargo Handling charges in line with the Abu Dhabi Ports Tariff as
defined under Tariff Item number 201.
General Cargo defined as but not limited to: Break Bulk, Bulk Cargo, Bagged Cargo, Pre
Cast Blocks, Machinery, Equipment and or all cargo defined under Tariff Item 201 direct
handling.
Abu Dhabi Ports will only exempt cargo that is in excess of Width 9m and or cargo that
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216 International Vessel and or Cargo Movement to Petrochemical Ports
All commercial cargo movement, through International vessels both inward and outward
is subject to “General Cargo Handling and Stevedoring Charges” in line with the Abu
Dhabi Ports Tariff as defined under Tariff Item number 201 and Tariff Item 701.
Regardless if Handling and or stevedoring services are not provided.
General Cargo defined as but not limited to Break Bulk, Bulk Cargo, Bagged Cargo, Pre
Cast Blocks, Machinery and Equipment, Steel, Pipes and or all cargo defined under Tariff
Item 201.
217 Movement of Cargo to directly to Offshore Islands
All commercial cargo movement, through local and or international vessels both inward
and outward directly via Offshore Islands is subject to a wharfage fee of Aed 7 per FRT
in line with Tariff Item: 203.4.
General Cargo defined as but not limited to Break Bulk, Bulk Cargo, Bagged Cargo, Pre
Cast Blocks, Machinery and Equipment, Steel, Pipes and or all cargo other than Bulk
218 Wayleave and or Cargo Moved via Waterways Under the Control of Abu
Dhabi Ports
Any cargo and or movements of sand, dredged material, aggregates moving and or
through Abu Dhabi Ports controlled waterways for discharge via private jetties and or
waterways is subject to a fee equal to the following volume slabs per FRT.
 Aed 7 per FRT < 1 million freight tons
 Aed 6 per FRT > 1 million – 2 million freight Tons
 Aed 5 per FRT > 2 million thereafter
Note: Cargo destined for use by the owner of the private jetty will pay a flat rate of Aed
2.5 per FRT.
219 Multiple Lifts Surcharge
This will include cargo where multiple lifts within the hold and or shifting from the
original point of rest is required to facilitate safe discharge from the vessel will be
subject to an additional multiple lifts surcharge of AED 21/per freight ton.

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SECTION - D
300 CONTAINER FREIGHT STATION (CFS) & RELATED CONTAINER SERVICES ALL
PORTS
301 Stuffing and un-stuffing Containers
Tariff ID Cargo Description
Per 20’
Container
AED
Per 40’
Container
AED
301.1 Palletized Cargo 375 750
301.2 Non Palletized Cargo 375 750
301.3 Mafi Units 375 750
301.4 Mafi Units Partial cargo 375 750
Note:
a. The above rates do not cover shifting charge of containers from CT to CFS
b. No additional charge for direct loading from/to consignee truck.
302 CFS Handling Charge
Tariff ID Cargo Description Per FRT
AED
302.1 For transshipment / export Cargo 24
302.2 For import Cargo 26
Note:
a. The above CFS handling charge will apply for all cargo received or delivered from the
CFS
b. Cargo unstuffed from containers to the CFS will incur the above charges in addition to
301, 303 and 304 as applicable to the specific cargo operation.
c. For hazardous Cargo a 50% surcharge will apply on the above handling charges
d. A minimum CFS handling charge of AED 70 per bill of entry will apply.
303 CFS Partial stuffing or unstuffing
Tariff ID Cargo Description
Per 20’
Container
AED
Per 40’
Container
AED
303.1 Up to 3 CBM 140 140
303.2 Up to 10 CBM 205 205
303.3 More than 10 CBM 375 375
303.4 More than 20 CBM 750 750
Note:
a. For stuffing/unstuffing vehicles with personal effects, in the same Container, in
addition to the above rates, item 304 will also apply.
b. Where additional equipment or labour is required, charges will be raised accordingly.
c. In case of overweight/damaged/leaking/loose scrap Containers, additional charges
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304 (CFS) Stuffing, unstuffing Vehicles at Container Freight Station
Note:
The above rates do not include the shifting charge and only apply for standard vehicles
that can be shipped in closed Containers.
305 CFS Miscellaneous Services
Tariff ID Cargo Description Unit AED
305.1 Container Door open & close Per
container 35
305.2 Container Outer Inspection & Monitoring Per
container 50
305.3 Extender Fitting on F/Rack Container Per
container 260
305.4 Re-arranging charge ( export) Per FRT 24
305.5 Re-arranging charge ( Import ) Per FRT 26
305.6 Vehicle Lashing on special stand Per Stand 715
305.7 CFS palletizing charge Per Pallet 80
305.8 Inspection of lashing Per
container 55
306 Lashing of Cargo in Containers
Tariff ID Cargo Description Per 20’
Container
Per 40’
Container
306.1 Lashing of Cargo in Dry Container 120 150
306.2 Lashing of Cargo in flats & flat rack
Containers 145 200
Tariff ID Cargo Description
304.1 Stuffing of vehicles into Containers including normal blocking and
bracing will be charged at a rate of AED 250 per vehicle. Additional
lashing will be charged at cost.
304.2 Un-stuffing of vehicles from Containers inclusive of unlashing
unblocking will be charged at a rate of AED 250 per vehicle.
304.3 For a Container which in addition to the vehicle has other Cargo to
handle, then in addition to item 304.1 or 304.2, item 303 will also
apply.
304.4 For a Bus (more than 14 seats) in a dry Container will be charged at a
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307 CFS Storage Charges
Tariff ID Cargo Description Period Per FRT
AED
307.1
Import / Export – Covered
First 7 days Free
Next 20 days Per 5 days 5.00
Thereafter Per 5 Days 8.00
307.2
Import / Export - Open
First 15 days Free
Next 30 days Per 5 days 5.00
Thereafter Per 5 Days 8.00
307.3
Transshipment - Covered
First 15 days Free
Next 20 days Per 5 days 5.50
Thereafter Per 5 Days 8.00
307.4
Transshipment - Open
First 30 days Free
Next 20 days Per 5 days 5.50
Thereafter Per 5 Days 8.00
308 Container Handling Charges Khalifa Port CFS & GC Terminal
Tariff ID Cargo Description
Per 20’
Container
AED
Per 40’
Container
AED
308.1 Full Import / Export 422 670
308.2 Empty 260 355
308.3 Full Transshipment 422 670
308.4 Transport Vehicle Loading
TLUC: Any size loading One container
move from point of rest in the yard to
transport Vehicle
157 Per Container
308.5 Transport Vehicle Unloading Charges
TLUC: Any size unloading One container
move from the transport vehicle to point
of rest.
157 Per Container
308.6 Shifting by low bed trailer between
Terminal and CFS
400 per trip
308.7 Roundtrip shifting within the Terminal,
Including Grounding
175 225
308.8 One way shifting between Terminal and
CFS
125 155

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309 Container Storage Rates Khalifa Port GC Terminal
Tariff ID Container
Per 20’
Container
AED
Per 40’
Container
AED
309.1
Full Import
First 14 days Free Free
Next 5 days 80 160
Thereafter 150 300
309.2
Full Export
First 10 days Free Free
Next 20 days 30 60
Next 20 days 40 80
Thereafter 80 160
309.3
Full Transshipment
First 10 days Free Free
Next 30 days 12 24
Thereafter 19 32
309.4
Empty Containers All Types
First 14 days Free Free
Next 30 days 12 24
Thereafter 19 32
310 Container and Other Charges Khalifa Port GC Terminal
Tariff ID Container Description
Hazardous Containers
310.1
Containers Loaded with Hazardous Cargo
will be charged an additional 50% in
addition to the container handling rate
listed in Item 308.
50% surcharge per
Container Handling Rate
310.2
Containers with undeclared, poorly
stowed or incorrectly packaged or
labeled dangerous goods will incur a
penalty charge per incident, depending
on the severity of the incident, the
extent of the safety violation, and the
repetitive nature.
Minimum charge AED
2,400
Maximum charge AED
22,000
310.3
Note: Any Container found leaking shall be shifted and or relocated to
“Leaking Container Area” and kept under supervision. After
inspection, if necessary, Hazmat operation shall be carried out.
Charges will apply as follows:
a) Inspection of container, including
Shifting AED 295
b) Hazmat operation, if required. Cost
for materials, labor and equipment will
be charged additionally
AED 950

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c) Leaking Container monitoring, per day AED 195.00
310.4
Note: Containers containing Motor Fuel
Anti-Knock Mixtures, IMO Class 6.1, UN
No. 1649 IMDG Code Page 6199 (Octel
Tanks) will be subject to a daily storage
charge after the free time.
Free time Rate
a) Import or Export 2 Days AED 600
b)Transshipment 10 Days AED 600
310.5
Gas lighter container of IMO class 2.1,
upon discharge from vessel, will be
opened for ventilation and re sealed.
Rate
a)Opening Container, per unit AED 72
b)Apply new seal, per seal
AED 17
310.6
Out of Gauge Containers
Per 20’
Container
Per 40’
Container
a) The out of gauge handling frame and
emergency lift charges will be charged in
addition to the applicable Container
Handling rate
AED 504 AED 604
b)Emergency Lift AED 630
c) Storage Surcharge for all out of gauge containers shall apply. This
will be calculated at an additional 50% over and above the relevant
storage tariff by containers type and size.
310.7
Containers Loaded in Excess of Rated Capacity
a. Containers tendered to Abu Dhabi Ports, and loaded in excess of
the container's rated capacity will be rejected and a penal charge per
incident, depending on the severity of the incident, the extent of the
safety violation and the repetitive nature. Abu Dhabi Ports may strip
the overweight Container(s) or return them to Terminal user at the
sole discretion of Abu Dhabi Ports.
Minimum penalty charge
AED 1,200
Maximum penalty charge AED 12,000
310.8
Loading or Discharging of Empty
Container and or Mafi
Per 20’
Container
Per 40’
Container
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310.9
Storage for Empty Container and or Mafi
First 14 days
Free Free
Next 30 days
12 24
Thereafter
19 32
310.10
Restows of Empty Container and or Mafi
Per 20’
Container
Per 40’
Container
a) Any size within hatch
AED 150 Per Unit
b) Any size via quay
AED 248 Per Unit
310.11 Fitting and or Removing Tarpaulins 120 240
310.12
Tower Light & Generator Charges
Per Day AED 350
310.13 Transportation shifting (3 ton recovery)
within Khalifa Port
Per Trip AED 450
310.14 Transportation shifting (3 ton recovery)
outside Khalifa Port
Per Trip AED 550
310.15
Flat truck container Hire Charges
Per Day AED 1,800
310.16 Container Inspection charges EMR
Facility
Per
Container AED 25
Note:
a) Container Inspection charges : Internal and external inspection of containers with
E.I.R
b) Empty containers of all types to be inspected at Inspection bay in Khalifa Port .
c) All import return containers returning to container terminals in Khalifa Port after
factory de-stuffing or CFS de-stuffing ( Khalifa port CFS & CSP CFS )
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SECTION - E
400 PORT HANDLING CHARGES: RO-RO
401 Automobiles and self-propelled vehicles
Wheeled and tracked vehicles
Tariff ID Cargo Description Per Unit
AED
401.1 Up to and Including 1.5 metric tonnes 190
401.2 Over 1.5 and up to 5 metric tonnes 270
401.3 Over 5 and up to 15 metric tonnes 450
401.4 Over 15 metric tonnes (plus AED 8.00 per Freight Ton) 475
401.5 Road Trailers with tractor (flat trailer) 750
401.6 Road Trailers without tractor (flat trailer) 475
Note:
e) Trailer and/or vehicles loaded on top of other units shall be charged as individual
units.
f) General Cargo loaded on any unit shall be charged at appropriate General Cargo
rate as per item number 201. The unit shall be charged at appropriate rate as per
item 401.
g) Road Trailers without tractor, that are not flat will be treated as General Cargo and
the appropriate rate as per the General Cargo Tariff item description will apply
402 Transshipment vehicles
402.1 Transshipment vehicles, RO-RO Units will be charged at 150% of the above rate
in Item 401.
402.2 Where the on-carrying Vessel is berthed at a berth other than that at which the
transshipment cargo is landed, then any additional costs for moving the cargo
will be paid in addition to those under item: 401, at the discretion of Abu Dhabi
orts.
403 Conditions for the Handling of Ro-Ro Cargoes
The above rates do not include stevedoring charges and are based on the following
conditions and services:
403.1 All motorized units are to be capable of starting and being driven off the Vessel
under their own power to the final point of rest in the marshaling yard.
403.2 All wheeled units shall have sufficient air in their tyres to be safely driven off the
Vessel. Abu Dhabi Ports will not be responsible for damaged tyres for those units which
are removed or shifted with flat or under-inflated tyres.
403.3 Above rates cover movement of vehicle from ship-side to a point of rest in the
marshaling yard for import units and vice versa for export units, and from ship-side to
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404 Vehicle storage charges
Tariff ID Cargo Description
Per Unit
Per Day –
AED
404.1
Import / Export - Vehicles
First 10 days Free
Next 15 days
Up to 1.5 metric tonnes AED 24.00
Over 1.5 and up to 5 metric tonnes AED 29.00
Over 5 and up to 15 metric tonnes AED 34.00
Over 15 metric tonnes AED 45.00
401.1a Thereafter all vehicles AED 55.00
404.2
Transshipment Vehicles
Per Unit
Per Day –
AED
First 15 days Free
Thereafter
Up to 1.5 metric tonnes AED 21.00
Over 1.5 and up to 5 metric tonnes AED 24.00
Over 5 and up to 15 metric tonnes AED 30.00
Over 15 metric tonnes AED 40.00
405 Starting Immobile Plant
Tariff ID Service AED
405.1
For each call out and start of first machine due to
Mechanical defect- Per hour or part thereof 155
405.2 For each call out and start of first machine due to Battery
deficiency - Each Unit. 60
405.3 Where work other than simple starting is required labour, materials and
fuel will be charged at cost plus 15%.
406 Special Services / Other Charges
Tariff ID Service – Each Unit AED
406.1 Towing or special rigging for discharge or load of Ro-Ro
Cargo. 340
406.2 Shifting of Ro-Ro units within the ship or via Quay 140
406.3 Lot preparation 15
406.4 Delivery and Handling 10
406.5 Battery Booster 60
406.6 Special term may be negotiated for large shipments of re-export &
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SECTION - F
500 EQUIPMENT HIRE, GEAR HIRE, LABOUR HIRE
501 Equipment Hire Rates
Tariff ID
Mobile Crane Hire
Per Hour of
Part thereof
Charges in
AED
501.1 0 - 20 tons – Harbour Mobile 300
501.2 21 – 40 tons – Harbour Mobile 575
501.3 41 – 65 tons – Harbour Mobile 800
501.4 100 tons Gottwald Harbour Crane 2,500
501.5 0 - 25 tons – Lorry Mounted Crane 400
501.6 26 – 50 tons – Lorry Mounted Crane 600
501.7 51 – 75 tons – Lorry Mounted Crane 800
501.8 76 – 100 tons – Lorry Mounted Crane 1,000
Note: The allocation of cranes is subject to the availability and weights / distances to be
lifted. Abu Dhabi Ports reserves the right to assign the crane most suitable, for the work
that is to be performed. A minimum of 3 hours’ rental when booking cranes in Musaffah,
Mina Freeport’s and Mugharraq Port.
* If equipment is cancelled after the deployment Abu Dhabi Ports will apply a 50%
surcharge towards the first hour of equipment rental in line with the applicable tariff id.
Tariff ID Forklifts
Per Hour of
Part thereof
Charges in
AED
502.1 0 – <3 tons 170
502.2 3 – 5 tons 180
502.3 6 – 12 tons 340
502.4 13 – 25 tons 420
502.5 26- 32 tons 575
502.6 Fork Lift truck attachments other than standard 100
Tariff ID Other Equipment Per Day in
AED
503.1 Grabber 1,500
503.2 Hopper 1,000
503.3 Man Basket / Ladder 300 / 200
503.4 Gangway all Vessels & Gangway Cruise Vessels 800 & 1,600
503.5 Container Ramp / Ramp 80 tons 300 / 500
503.6 Cherry Picker / Bucket Type Crane 500 per hour
503.7 Top Loader Charge 500 per hour
503.4 Bobcat 80 per hour
Tariff ID Terminal Trailer / Tractor
Per Hour of
Part thereof
Charges in
AED
504.1 Terminal Trailer 60
504.2 Terminal Tractor 420
504.3 Tractor for Ro-Ro operation 575
504.4 Miscellaneous equipment on request

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Note:
The hire of the above equipment is inclusive of driver and fuel but does not include
insurance which is the responsibility of the party hiring the equipment. During overtime
period (Sunday & Public Holiday), Driver/Operator overtime rate @ AED 85 per hour or
part thereof will apply.

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SECTION - G
600 STEVEDORING CONDITIONS
601 Detention of Port Labour
If stevedoring gangs are kept waiting after being ordered, awaiting the arrival of the
Vessel commencement of work, opening or replacing hatch covers, shifting Cargo,
cleaning holds, dunnaging or other reasons attributable to the Vessel, the cost of Labour
at the rate of AED 300 per gang hour or part thereof shall be for the account of the
Vessel.
602 Cancellation of Labour
Cancellation of order shall be submitted in writing to Abu Dhabi Ports' General Cargo
Office.
602.1 If requests for Services, including requests for stevedores are cancelled after
ordering, a cancellation fee of AED 200 per gang shall be applied.
602.2 If requests for Services, including requests for stevedores are cancelled after
reporting/operation starting time, in addition to the cancellation charge of AED
400 per gang, a charge as per Item No. 601 shall also apply.
602.3 When order is revised a charge of AED 200 per revision shall be applied,
thereafter every subsequent revision will be charged at AED 250.
603 Transshipment Cargo
Transshipment Cargo including Vessel to Vessel via quay or double banking will be
charged at AED 16 per FRT for Discharge, and AED 16 per FRT for Loading, except
Bagged Cargo which will be at the normal Tariff Rate.
604 Rigging Derricks
Vessel's crew is responsible for rigging derricks, opening and closing hatches or any
other gear. Time lost during such operation, shall be charged as per item 601.
605 Opening And Closing of Hatches
Opening and closing of hatches is the responsibility of the Vessel. If Abu Dhabi Ports
carries out the Operation, charges will be at AED 375 per hatch. Upper Tween Deck,
Lower Tween Deck, shall be counted as separate operations. All productivity time lost
during these operations will be charged as per item 601.
606 Shifting Cargo Onboard (Restow)
606.1 Shifting Cargo onboard within hatch shall be charged at normal Tariff rate. No
Port handling charge shall be raised.
606.2 Shifting Cargo onboard from one hatch to another hatch without landing on quay
shall be charged at normal Tariff rate plus 50%. No Port handling charge shall be
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606.3 Shifting Cargo onboard from one hatch to another hatch via quay shall be
charged as per Item 603. Port handling charge shall be collected as per item
203.
Note:
In case the tonnage of shifted Cargo is not available, then the physical measurement
will be taken and the charges shall be as per Item No 207.
607 Specialized Cargo Gear
Abu Dhabi Ports will supply the normal Cargo gear needed to affect discharge/loading of
Cargo at Tariff rates. However, in the instance of specialized Cargo gear required for
discharge or loading of special Cargo or lifts, appropriate Cargo gear will be supplied by
the Vessel or its representative. Any such Cargo gear must have up to date certification
pertaining to the safety of the Cargo gear being provided.
If no such documentation is available Abu Dhabi Ports reserves the right to reject such
Cargo gear and shall, if possible, supply suitable Cargo gear at Vessel's/Agent's cost.
608 Loading / Discharging Report
The daily loading/discharging report must be provided by the Agent to Abu Dhabi Ports
by no later than 08:00 hours each day. The said report should give details of Cargo
loaded/discharged per hatch the previous day plus all other details affecting the working
of the Vessel.
609 Delay Report
Any delay factors which shall be recorded by foreman onboard the Vessel shall be
certified by Agent/Master. Any dispute shall be resolved at the same time without delay.
Refusal to sign does not invalidate the report.
610 Cargo Sorting
The Cargo shall be discharged on 'as is where is' basis. In case cargo sorting is required
onboard the Vessel, AED 41 per FRT will be applicable.
Said charges will be applied to complete tonnage of mark involved (as per Manifest/Bill
of Lading) and not to the amount of tonnage sorted.
611 Discharging / Loading at Anchorage.
In case discharging / loading is required at the anchorage, the transportation of laborers
and cost of their meals shall remain the responsibility of the Agent.
612 Locker, Deep Tank & Cabin Cargo.
Any cargo discharged/loaded from/to lockers, deep tanks, vessel’s accommodation or
any other space not recognized as a genuine cargo hatch then a surcharge of AED 9.00
per FRT will apply in addition to the normal tariff rate.
Said surcharge shall also apply in regard to cargo loaded/discharged from hatch tunnels,
alleyways, long ends or deep wings.
The decision of whether or not a hatch has long ends or wings will be at Abu Dhabi Ports
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613 Safety Precautions
613.1 Abu Dhabi Ports reserves the right to provide the safety gear and equipment as
required. Cost or hire of such equipment shall be to the Vessel/Agent's account.
613.2 Discharging cargo over deck obstructions including 2 + high containers or over
other cargo stowed on deck, may require additional safeguards and procedures. If
such operation is called for, extra resources and personnel may be employed to
ensure safe working conditions. If a safe means of working is not available
alternative arrangements shall be made to shift the obstructions if possible or re-
arrange the cargo to a safer working level. Cost of the additional resources and/or
cost of the shifting operation shall be raised as appropriate.

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SECTION - H
700 STEVEDORING RATES
701 Timber – Plywood
TARIFF ID Packaging Unit AED
701.1 In bundles, crates Per FRT 18
701.2 Loose Per FRT 21
702 Bagged cargo
TARIFF ID Packaging Unit AED
702.1 Bran, Soya bean meal, Animal feed and
bags weighing less than 25 kg each
Per Metric
Tonne 22
702.2 Cement, Barytes, Mud, Asbestos & all
other Cargo (In Jumbo bags)
Per Metric
Tonne 21
702.3 Any other Bagged Cargo (except
Hazardous)
Per Metric
Tonne 19
703 Heavy Lift / Awkward Lifts
TARIFF ID Description Unit AED
703.1 Each unit 20 FRT or more Per FRT 16
703.2 Porta cabins/boats each unit 20 FRT or
more Per FRT 16
Notes:
For heavy lift with a very high volume to weight ratio, rates are negotiable at the
discretion of Abu Dhabi Ports. It is the Agent’s responsibility to provide suitable
equipment or to bear the cost of shifting the heavy lift from the hook to the storage
area.
704 Dangerous Cargo
TARIFF ID Description Unit AED
704.1 In bags Per Metric
Tonne 41
704.2 In plastic Containers Per FRT 41
704.3 Any other packaging Per FRT 29
705 Scrap
TARIFF ID Description Unit AED
705.1 Steel, Iron and Copper Per Metric
Tonne 41
705.2 Aluminum Per FRT 41

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706 Live Animals
TARIFF ID Description Unit AED
706.1 Cow, Buffalo, Horse, Camel Per Head 12
706.2 Goat and Sheep Per Head 4
707 Steel
TARIFF ID DESCRIPTION Unit AED
707.1 Steel Coils / Billets Per Metric
Tonne 17
707.2 Steel Products (angles, plates, flat bars
etc.) Per FRT 19
707.3 Pipes of all types and sizes (steel, PVC &
fibre glass) Per FRT 18
708 General Cargo
TARIFF ID Description Unit AED
708.1 Not otherwise specified (NOS) Per FRT 18
709 Ro-Ro (Self Propelled)
TARIFF ID Self-Propelled Unit Unit AED
709.1 Up to 3 Tonnes Each 55
709.2 Above 3 and up to 10 metric Tons Each 65
709.3 Above 10 and up to 50 metric Tons Each 160
709.4 Above 50 and up to 70 metric Tons Each 660
709.5 Above 70 metric tons ( on empty) – per
metric Tonne Metric 16
710 Ro-Ro (Tracked Units)
TARIFF ID Tracked Units – Including Ships
Empty Units
Unit AED
710.1 Up to 20 metric tons Each 400
710.2 Above 20 and up to 30 metric tons Each 550
710.3 Above 30 and up to 40 metric tons Each 750
710.4 Above 40 and up to 50 metric tons Each 1000
710.5 Above 50 metric tons Each 1500
Note:
To load or discharge self-propelled wheeled and Tracked Unit (s) from quay side to
Vessel or Vice Versa. Any Cargo loaded/discharged by any method other than Ro-Ro,
rates under Item No. 703 & 708 shall apply.

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711 Bulk
TARIFF ID Description Unit AED
711.1 Crushed (powdered) with mechanical grab Per Metric
Tonne 8
711.2 Uncrushed (stones) with mechanical grab Per Metric
Tonne 10
711.3 Bulk Solid , if discharged/loaded by
Suction (Loading/un-loading arm
equipment) Stevedores provided by Abu
Dhabi Ports
a) Parcel Size 0-5,000Tons Per Metric
Tonne 4.75
b) Parcel Size 5,001-10,000Tons Per Metric
Tonne 4.50
c) Parcel Size 10,000 up to 30,000 Tons Per Metric
Tonne 4.25
d) Parcel Size 30,001 Tons and above Per Metric
Tonne 4.00
711.4 Bulk Liquid through pipeline (loading/un-
loading arm equipment) stevedores
provided by Abu Dhabi Ports
a) Parcel Size 0-2,500 Tons Per Metric
Tonne 5.00
b) Parcel Size 2,501-5,000 Tons Per Metric
Tonne 4.85
c) Parcel Size 5,001-10,000 Tons Per Metric
Tonne 4.65
d) Parcel Size 10,000 up to 30,000 Tons Per Metric
Tonne 4.35
e) Parcel Size 30,001 Tons and above Per Metric
Tonne 4.10
711.5 Bulk Gaseous products through pipeline
(loading/un-loading arm equipment)
stevedores provided by Abu Dhabi Ports
a) Parcel Size 0-2,500 Tons Per Metric
Tonne 6.00
b) Parcel Size 2,501-5,000 Tons Per Metric
Tonne 5.75
c) Parcel Size 5,001-10,000 Tons Per Metric
Tonne 5.50
d) Parcel Size 10,000 up to 30,000 Tons Per Metric
Tonne 5.25
e) Parcel Size 30,001 Tons and above Per Metric
Tonne 5.00
711.6 By any other method 711.1 or 711.2 will
apply
712 Reefer
TARIFF ID Description Unit AED
712.1 Chilled / Frozen Cargo - Cold Store Per Metric
Ton 34

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713 Distressed Cargo
Cargo that has been subjected to fire, water, shifting or other influences that will cause
the Cargo to be handled in other than the normal efficient manner, shall be subject to
special rates.

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SECTION - I
800 GEAR HIRE, LABOUR AND MISCELANOUS CHARGES
801 Gear Hire
TARIFF ID Gear Description Hire
period AED
801.1 Nylon / Rope Slings up to 20 mtr Per Day 50
801.2 Net Sling Per Day 50
801.3 Wire Slings 2.5 Ton Per Day 75
801.4 Wire Slings 4.5 Ton Per Day 95
801.5 Wire Slings 6.0 Ton Per Day 120
801.6 Wire Slings 10.0 Ton Per Day 150
801.7 Wire Slings Over 10.0 Ton Per Day 235
801.8 Chain Slings - Single Per Day 235
801.9 Chain Slings - Double / Quadruple Per Day 310
801.10 Nylon Webbing Slings Per Day 150
801.11 Vehicle Slings - 2.0 Ton Per Day 380
801.12 Vehicle Slings - 12.0 Ton Per Day 910
801.13 Vehicle Slings - Over 12.0 Ton Per Day 1125
801.14 Pipe Hooks (Steel / Aluminium ) Per Day 120
801.15 Pallet Bars Assembly Per Day 120
801.16 Plate Clamps - Set Per Day 315
801.17 Drum Hooks Assembly Per Day 150
801.18 Can Hooks - Set Per Day 150
801.19 Bale Hooks - Set Per Day 150
801.20 Shackles Up to - 5.0 Ton Per Day 10
801.21 Shackles Up to - 10.0 Ton Per Day 16
801.22 Shackles Up to - 20.0 Ton Per Day 60
801.23 Shackles Over 25.0 Ton Per Day 75
801.24 Dock Plates Per Day 75
801.25 Steel Plates Large Per Day 75
801.26 H / L Spreader Beam – 22 Ton Per Day 150
801.27 Container Spreader - 20’ Per Day 455
801.28 Container Spreader - 40’ Per Day 530
801.29 Spreader Bar - 28 Ton Per Day 150
801.30 Spreader Bar - 35 Ton and over Per Day 310
801.31 Pallet Tray Per Day 200
801.32 Chain Hook Per Day 455
801.33 Cargo Net Per Day 95
801.34 Gear Set Per Day 800
801.35 C Hook Set Per Day 455
801.36 Round Belt Sling 25 ton Per Day 300
801.37 Round Belt Sling over 25 ton Per Day 375
801.38 Masterlink 30 ton Per Day 75
801.39 Masterlink over 30 ton Per Day 90
801.40 Nylon / Rope Slings above 20 mtr Per Day 100
Conditions for Gear Hire
a. Abu Dhabi Ports will supply Gear subject to availability.
b. Hire rates are per day or part thereof.

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c. The cost of gear lost, repaired, damaged or replaced while on hire will be
charged to hirer
d. “Hire Requisition” must be signed daily by the Hirer or his representative.
Refusal to sign does not invalidate the “Hire Requisition” and charges will
be made as per Tariff.
Reference item 801 Gear Hire: Should an Agent opt for a fixed Gear Hire Rate,
then a flat rate of AED 3.00 per FRT may be applied at the discretion of the
Company. This arrangement is to be confirmed prior to the Vessel’s Operation.
802 Labour Hire
TARIFF ID Description UNIT AED
802.1 Lashing, hatch cleaning, Dunnage
collection and tarpaulin fixing
Per gang
per hour 310
802.2 Lashing of Cargo in Container
Per 20
Container
120
Per 40
Container
150
802.3
a) Additional Labour Requirements
Per man
per hour or
part thereof
(min 3 hrs)
45
b) During overtime period, the rate shall
be
Per man
per hour or
part thereof
(min 3 hrs)
65
c) During public holiday, the rate shall be
Per man
per hour or
part thereof
(min 3 hrs)
80
802.4 Extra gang for lashing of containers or
any other cargo
Per gang
per shift or
part thereof
850
802.5
a) Additional Foreman/Winch man
Per man
per hour or
part thereof
(min 3 hrs)
50
b) During overtime period, additional
Foreman/Winch man
Per man
per hour or
part thereof
(min 3 hrs)
70
c) During public holiday, Additional
Foreman / Winch man
Per man
per hour or
part thereof
(min 3 hrs)
85
Note:
a. Lashing material shall be at an extra cost
b. Berth cleaning charged per man hour basis.

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803 Passenger Service Fee
TARIFF ID Passenger Service Charge AED per
Person
803.1 Embarking and Disembarking – Cruise Ship 60.00
803.2 Embarking and Disembarking – Ferry Services 50.00
804 General Cargo Operations Tariff – Other Charges
TARIFF ID Description Per Unit AED
804.1 Late submission of documents Document 715
804.2 Shifting of containers within the port
(20’ft) Unit 175
804.3 Shifting of containers within the port
(40’ft) Unit 225
804.4 Loading of containers on truck Unit 157
804.5 Unloading of containers from truck Unit 157
804.6 Knocking Down Flats (subject to Abu
Dhabi Ports approval and prior
confirmation)
Unit 70
804.7 Bundling Two empty Flats as one unit 565 per 20ft 795 per 40ft
804.8 Bundling Three empty Flats as one unit 625 per 20ft 850 per 40ft
804.9 Bundling Four empty Flats as one unit 680 per 20ft 960 per 40ft
804.10 Gate Opening or Removal per activity 7,600
Note:
a. Any empty containers, flat racks and or mafis loaded and or discharged
from vessels at General Cargo terminals including Mina Free Port will be
charged empty handling under tariff item 310.8.
b. Shifting of empty containers, flat racks and or mafis within General Cargo
terminals including Mina Free Port will be charged under tariff item (804.2
& 804.3). In addition to truck loading and or unloading charges as per
tariff item (804.4 & 804.5).
c. Storage of empty containers, flat racks and or mafis within General Cargo
terminals including Mina Free Port will be charged as per tariff item 310.9.
d. Restows of empty containers, flat racks and or mafi General Cargo
terminals will be charged as per tariff item 310.10.