SCA Canal Tolls
Estimated Suez Canal Authority dues based on SCNT, vessel type, draft, and transit direction, reflecting current published tariffs and applicable rebates.
Canal Transit
Suez Canal Transit PDA
Proforma Disbursement Accounts for North and South bound transits — clear cost estimates, transparent breakdowns, and fast turnaround from our Suez operations desk.
What Is a PDA?
Proforma Disbursement Account
A Suez Canal Transit PDA is a detailed estimate of all port and canal expenses expected for your vessel’s transit. Owners, charterers, and operators use it to budget accurately before the voyage and compare against final DA / DDA after clearance.
HKC Shipping prepares and updates PDAs based on the latest SCA tariffs, vessel data, convoy schedule, and any additional services you require — so you know the cost picture before you commit funds.
Cost Coverage
What Your PDA Includes
Pilotage & Canal Services
Pilot fees, escort / tug where applicable, mooring, and related canal service charges aligned with your voyage plan.
Agency & Disbursements
Agency fees, communications, attendance, and usual disbursements for a smooth, fully supported transit.
Optional Port Calls
Add-ons for bunker stop, stores, spare parts, crew change, medical, or cash-to-master when scheduled around the canal transit.
Taxes & Authority Charges
Local dues and statutory charges factored into the estimate so the PDA mirrors real clearance conditions.
Currency & Notes
Clear currency basis, assumptions, and validity notes so your commercial team can approve funds with confidence.
How It Works
From Request to Final DA
A straightforward process managed by our canal desk in Suez.
01
Submit Vessel Data
Share vessel particulars, SCNT / SCGT, voyage direction, ETA, and any extra services.
02
Receive Your PDA
We issue a clear proforma disbursement account with a full cost breakdown and working assumptions.
03
Transit Support
Our agency team coordinates with SCA and port stakeholders before and during the transit.
04
Final Account
After transit we settle costs and issue the final DA / DDA with supporting vouchers.
Information We Need
For a Fast, Accurate PDA
The more complete your data, the tighter the estimate. Typical inputs include:
- Vessel name, IMO, flag, type, and dimensions
- SCNT / SCGT and loaded / ballast condition
- Transit direction (North or South bound) and ETA
- Cargo type overview and any hazardous cargo flags
- Extra services: bunkers, stores, crew change, cash to master
Why HKC
Local Canal Expertise
Based in Suez, we work daily with canal procedures and port stakeholders. Our PDAs are built for commercial decision-making — not just a single-line estimate — and our ops desk stays available around the clock for urgent transit planning.
24/7
Operations Desk
Suez
Local Head Office
N / S
Both Transit Directions