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Saudi Ports Authority Extends Transit Goods Storage Fee Exemption Period to 15 Days at Selected Ports

 Circular 
Date of publishing: 03/05/2026         Affected Region: KSA 

An official circular issued by the Asharqia Chamber of Commerce regarding a directive from the Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) to temporarily increase the storage fee exemption period for transit goods up to 15 days. Effective for a period of two months starting May 5, 2026 , this exemption applies to general cargo, Roll-on/Roll-off (RoRo) cargo, and other goods, while explicitly excluding containers.

The updated regulation is applicable across four specific ports: King Abdulaziz Port in Dammam, King Fahd Industrial Port in Yanbu, Yanbu Commercial Port, and NEOM Port. 

Enforcement date is 05/05/2026.

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Country: GSO
Category: Dairy products and analogues, Fats and oils, and fat emulsions, Edible ices, including sherbet and sorbet, Fruits and Vegetables, Confectionery, Cereals and cereal products, Bakery Wares, Meat and meat products, Fish and fish products, Eggs and egg products, Sweeteners, including honey, Salts, spices, soups, sauces, salads and protein products, Foodstuffs intended for particular nutritional uses, Beverages, excluding dairy products, Ready-to-eat savouries, Prepared foods, Novel foods