{"id":1006,"date":"2026-11-06T18:17:48","date_gmt":"2026-11-06T14:47:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/farvahargroup.com\/?p=1006"},"modified":"2026-11-06T18:17:51","modified_gmt":"2026-11-06T14:47:51","slug":"maersk-sajaa-empty-container-return-november-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/farvahargroup.com\/en\/maersk-sajaa-empty-container-return-november-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Maersk\u2019s Sajaa empty-container return instructions and drop-off fees"},"content":{"rendered":"

Maersk\u2019s Middle East Operational Update 53, dated 6 November 2026, requires empty containers for shipments cleared at SAJAA Dry Port to be returned there. The notice lists the depot\u2019s drop-off fees effective from that date.<\/strong><\/p>\n

What are the announced Sajaa charges?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Container type<\/th>\nAnnounced drop-off charge per container<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
20-foot<\/td>\nUSD 1,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
40-foot<\/td>\nUSD 1,200<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
20- or 40-foot reefer<\/td>\nUSD 1,200<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

The effective date for this table entry is 6 November 2026. These are drop-off charges; they are not total freight rates, daily detention charges or a demurrage waiver.<\/p>\n

Why recheck the empty-return location?<\/h2>\n

The same notice reports congestion at Khor Fakkan and transfers to ICD Sajja. For containers already discharged with a delivery order, return to the D\/O location is possible if that facility accepts the empty at gate-in; otherwise Maersk issues revised instructions. Check each shipment separately.<\/p>\n

Suggested checks for UAE\u2013Iran operations teams<\/h2>\n

Farvahar editorial guidance: confirm the return location and charge before dispatching a truck. For cargo with onward transport or cargo-transfer operations in the UAE, this helps prevent extra trips and invoice disputes.<\/p>\n