Introductory Workshop on the “Implementing Regulations for the Calculation and Collection of Storage Fees at Ports” - JCC
Workshop
Introductory Workshop on the “Implementing Regulations for the Calculation and Collection of Storage Fees at Ports”
3/10/26
Goals
1. To inform beneficiaries of the transfer of responsibilities for calculating and collecting storage fees to
2. 3. 4. the ports.
To enhance transparency and raise awareness to ensure ease of implementation and reduce
operational challenges during the transitional phase.
To review the Implementing Regulations for the Calculation and Collection of Storage Fees at Ports.
To clarify the roles and responsibilities of all parties (ports, Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority
(ZATCA), operators, shipping agents, ship owners, cargo owners).
To explain the mechanism of calculation, invoicing, collection, and objections.
To answer inquiries and questions related to the subject.
Axles
1. Introduction to the transport exports and logistics services sector.
2. Background on the transfer of responsibilities for calculating and collecting storage fees to the ports.
3. Review of the Implementing Regulations for the Calculation and Collection of Storage Fees at Ports.
4. Mechanism of calculation, invoicing, collection, and objection.
5. Cases in which storage fees are not charged.
6. Mechanism for submitting objections and the financial refund process.
7. Roles of relevant entities and the responsibilities of each party.
8. Open Q&A session.
Speakers
1- Captain Ali Al Mahouri - General Manager of Jeddah Islamic Port
2- Captain Ahmed Al Qandeel - General Manager of the Executive Department for Policies and
Target Group
1. Specialists at the Saudi Ports Authority 2. Specialists at the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) 3. Port operators 4. Shipping agents 5. Cargo owners 6. Customs brokers
Organizer
Jeddah Chamber
Participating Entities
The Saudi Ports Authority