Joint Ministerial Order Defines Maximum Tariffs for Tunisian Maritime Ports
A joint ministerial order from the Minister of Transport and the Minister of Trade and Export Development, dated December 11, 2025, has been published in the official journal of the Tunisian Republic to establish maximum applicable tariffs for loading, unloading, handling, and storage operations in Tunisian commercial maritime ports.
This text, which replaces the previous order from 2014, aims to standardize tariffs and clarify billing rules for port operators and companies involved in foreign trade. It specifies the modalities according to the type of goods and mode of operation and introduces specific surcharges for hazardous, refrigerated, or transshipped goods.
The order distinguishes between three main categories of goods: bulk, unitized (containers, heavy packages, trailers), and non-unitized (boxes, barrels, bags), with tariffs adapted to each type of operation. The text also provides that storage becomes payable after a certain period (48 hours for imports and 72 hours for exports), with a progressive daily rate according to the type of goods.
Indicative tariff examples are included in the text: the loading and unloading of full 20' containers is set at approximately 180 dinars, and that of full 40' containers at approximately 240 dinars, while additional services, such as additional work teams or waiting times, are billed separately.
This initiative is part of a transparency and modernization effort for Tunisian port services, offering economic actors clear visibility on costs and harmonizing practices across all commercial ports in the country.
For reference, the joint ministerial order was published in the Official Journal of the Tunisian Republic No. 149 of December 15, 2025, and relayed through the official channels of the concerned ministries.
