RCL Implements Advance Filing Surcharge for UAE Cargo Under New MPCI Rules
What Happened?
Regional Container Lines (RCL) has introduced an Advance Filing Surcharge to comply with the United Arab Emirates' Maritime Preload Cargo Information (MPCI) mandate. Shippers must submit documentation at least 48 hours prior to vessel arrival at origin load ports to prevent cargo rolling or Do Not Load directives. The surcharge applies from 16 October 2026 based on the departure date of the origin vessel.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
Published date
October 25, 2026
Effective from
October 16, 2026
Carrier
RCLL
Advisory category
surcharge
Affected Trade lanes
Asia -> Middle East
Affected Ports
AEJEA, AEAUH
Who is Affected?
Shippers, freight forwarders, and BCOs moving cargo into the United Arab Emirates on Regional Container Lines (RCL) services.
Source:
NewsSet surcharge alert
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