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Nov 14, 2025

Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Countries implement

Before the implementation of the GCC Integrated Customs Tariff, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, and the UAE used an eight-digit tariff code system based on the

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Nov 08, 2025

Gulf Cooperation Council: Assessing the Effects of United States

This analysis examines the sectoral vulnerabilities and economic performance of the GCC region, focusing on how these tariffs may impact key industries and influence economic stability.

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Oct 14, 2025

A&M Tax & Customs Newsletter | New Year Edition

We are delighted to bring you our A&M Tax & Customs Newsletter New Year edition. This newsletter is filled with essential insights and analyses of the most significant tax and customs

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Jul 03, 2025

Arabian Gulf and Indian Subcontinent to Europe

Our ocean tariff rates from Arabian Gulf and Indian Subcontinent to North Europe and Mediterranean Sea will increase. The validity of this increase applies to sailings starting on May 16,

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Oct 11, 2025

CMA CGM | Charges Finder

Since the 7th of December 2016, we indicate our prices as per EU rules Other charges such as contingency charges and local charges may also apply.

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Oct 01, 2025

War Risk Surcharge Gulf Shipping 2026: Carrier Rates & Importer Guide

For the broader cost picture including Cape of Good Hope rerouting costs and bunker surcharges, see our guide to Gulf shipping costs since the Hormuz disruption.

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Oct 25, 2025

War Risk Surcharge Gulf Shipping 2026: Carrier Rates & Importer Guide

Verified War Risk Surcharge rates from Hapag-Lloyd ($1,500/TEU), CMA CGM ($2,000-4,000), and Maersk — which bookings are affected, insurance implications, and what Gulf importers

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Oct 20, 2025

Global Tariffs & Middle Eastern Telcos | Altman Solon

This puts pressure on delivery timelines and inflates costs, even in markets not directly subject to new tariffs. Adding complexity is the fact that several Gulf-based telcos have significant exposure to

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Dec 05, 2025

Middle East

The security situation affecting access to the Upper Gulf / Arabian Gulf / Persian Gulf continues to create significant disruption to liner services.

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Jan 12, 2026

Jebel Ali Port and Port Rashid

Tariffs and General Conditions of Trade – 2022 For the Ports of Jebel Ali and Mina Rashid, Located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates Issued On: 1st of August 2022 Effective From: 15th of September 2022

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Oct 07, 2025

Maritime insurers cancel war risk cover in Gulf: Will it

Maritime insurers cancel war risk cover in Gulf: Will it hike energy costs? Insurers announced they were cancelling war risk coverage after the

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Dec 25, 2025

Shipping to the Middle East: costs, routes & customs

Are you planning a shipment to the Middle East - for example to the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait or Oman? Then you need a clear

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Oct 31, 2025

KPMG KIDS

Until the issuance of this update, only the Customs Authorities of Oman, Qatar, and Kuwait have officially published their GCC Integrated Customs Tariff based on twelve-digit tariff codes.

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Aug 30, 2025

CMA CGM | Charges Finder

The online management of every step of your shipping cycle. Other charges such as contingency charges and local charges may also apply.

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Aug 09, 2025

The GCC Customs Union (Chapter 3)

The Gulf Cooperation Council - November 2010 The GCC Customs Union (CU) was officially launched on 1 January 2003, based on the following principles: • a Common External Tariff (CET) for products

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Industry
Aug 10, 2025

China to Gulf Shipping Costs Under the US-Iran Conflict — Gerudo

China to Middle East shipping surcharges surged in 2026. Learn what war risk, rerouting, and bunker fees you''re actually paying per container — and how to manage costs.

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May 11, 2026

EU trade relations with Gulf region

The six member countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) (Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates) represent an important

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Mar 12, 2026

Emergency contacts for residents and tourists in the

Stay safe in the UAE with crucial emergency hotline numbers for foreign nationals. Learn how to respond in emergencies and access support from

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Aug 09, 2025

KPMG KIDS

With the implementation of the GCC Integrated Customs Tariff, companies in all GCC Member States should familiarize themselves with the changes affecting the customs classification of goods imported

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Sep 16, 2025

Customs Information Integrated Customs Tariff

Through this system, customs authorities can determine tariff rates, compile accurate trade statistics, and ensure consistency in how goods are categorized worldwide. The system includes

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Industry
May 04, 2026

US-Iran War Is Driving Up Ocean, Air, Tanker Freight

The Wider Supply Chain Impact: Beyond Freight Rates Freight rates are the visible symptom. The broader impact shows up in planning systems, approvals, and

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Jun 30, 2025

Tariff | ONE Europe & Africa

Tariff Please select a trade to view ONE''s Europe and Africa FAK ocean tariff. Exception: For US tariffs, you may refer to our Tariff Rate Item Search. Please click here to access.

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Mar 15, 2026

Find Trade Surcharges – Overview and Info

Get an overview of specific trade-related surcharges, the Marine Fuel Recovery surcharges and regional terminal handling and security charges by Hapag-Lloyd.

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Aug 08, 2025

Emergency Contingency Surcharge – Europe Trades | Maersk

Maersk introduces Emergency Contingency Surcharge from North Europe & Mediterranean to Middle East Gulf, ISC and East Africa effective 6 Mar 2026.

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Sep 21, 2025

2024 Gulf Living Costs Guide: Expert Tips for Expats

The True Cost of Living in the Gulf Region: Your Complete 2025 Expatriate Guide December 13, 2024 Understanding the Gulf''s Cost Landscape

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Dec 07, 2025

Gulf Shipping Rate Overview 2023

The document is a rate sheet for shipping containers to various ports in the Gulf region, listing prices for 20'' and 40'' containers from multiple locations.

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Dec 21, 2025

GCC Customs Regulations Guide — Import, Export & VAT Rules in the Gulf

Introduction The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has implemented a Unified Customs System to simplify cross-border trade among its six member states — Oman, UAE, Saudi Arabia,

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Industry
Jan 29, 2026

Gulf Shipping Costs Since Hormuz Disruption: Real Numbers March

Since the Strait of Hormuz disruption began in late February 2026, Gulf importers have been absorbing cost increases that arrive in layers — each surcharge from each carrier added on top

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May 14, 2026

e2open''s Import Duty Calculator | Compare Tariff Costs

Powered by real-time data, e2open''s import duty calculator shows you the impact of tariffs on your landed costs and relevant trade agreements.

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Nov 06, 2025

Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Countries implement

In December 2024, the GCC Customs Union Authority issued the first edition of the GCC Integrated Customs Tariff to be implemented from 1 January 2025 by all

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Jan 24, 2026

Gulftainer Group

These charges are related to holding of Cargo within the Terminal and its associated administration costs, whether in a warehouse or not, which has been stripped from a full import Container or which

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