Doha, Qatar: Mwani Qatar has activated an exceptional package of facilitations in port tariffs aimed at supporting the logistics sector and facilitating operational activities in Qatar with a focus on enhancing and supporting supply chains.
In a post on its official X platform, yesterday Mwani Qatar said “In view of the exceptional circumstances currently impacting supply chains and the resulting operational and logistics challenges, Mwani Qatar announces amendments to certain provisions of the Port Tariffs.”
The facilitation comes as part of the Ministry of Transport’s strategy to support the private sector and strengthen partnerships. And within the framework of Mwani Qatar’s commitment to reduce financial burdens on customers, providing suitable and flexible storage options that meet the needs of various sectors, and ensuring the continuity of import, export, and supply chain operations during the critical period, it added.
The decision shall remain in effect throughout the exceptional period until further notice, it noted.
In an info graphic shared the post further explained the exceptional package facilities by Mwani Qatar and the proposal outlining enhanced package facilities which aim at improving operational efficiency and reinforcing the country’s role as a regional logistics hub.
Under the proposal, storage periods across multiple cargo categories would be significantly extended. Empty containers for import and export would have a proposed storage period of up to 30 days, compared to the current period of 5 to 7 days. For empty containers under transshipment the proposed period would increase from 15 days to 60 days.
Full container exports would have a proposed storage period of up to 30 days replacing the current 10-day limit, while full container transshipment would see an increase from 15 days to a proposed 30 days.
Containers related to the energy sector, including those for QatarEnergy/Qatalum, would have a proposed storage period of up to 60 days, doubling the existing 30-day period.
The proposal also addresses roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) cargo operations. RoRo import cargo, including vehicles will have a proposed storage period of 15 days, up from the current 7 days.
RoRo transshipment would increase from 15 days to a proposed 30 days.
Meanwhile the Transit which covers containers, RoRo, cargo would have a proposed storage period of up to 30 days, compared to the current 7 to 10 days. In addition to this the proposal includes cost incentives. Stevedoring and Handling charges for RoRo transshipment cargo would be reduced to a 50 percent compared to the current 30 percent reduction.
For long-term storage requirements including open yards, dry warehouses, and refrigerated warehouses customers are advised to coordinate directly with port operations, subject to applicable terms and conditions, the post stated.
The proposed changes are designed to provide greater flexibility for port users, ease operational pressures, and support the growth of maritime trade through Qatar’s ports.
Qatar’s main gateway to the world trade, Hamad Port is the main driver of economic activity related to maritime trade, and goes beyond the needs of the local market. It plays a pivotal role in stimulating various economic activities, especially industry, warehousing and logistics services, while adhering to the highest environmental and development standards.
Its proximity to industrial and economic zones contributes to reducing transportation costs
