NEWS: The Loadstar - UAE Port Authority's New Rule Takes Aim At Carrier Surcharges

The Loadstar

The wave of charges typically levied on containerised freight has fallen into the crosshairs of the Dubai Maritime Authority (DMA), amplifying the controversial issue of transparency in supply chain costs.

DMA, which governs ports, customs and free zones in the UAE, requires logistics stakeholders, including shipping lines, NVOs, forwarders and customs brokers, to pre-file their “local sea container charges” on its digital platform, the Dubai Trade Single Window Portal.