ARAG (ARAG)

ARAG is a commonly used shipping and chartering shorthand to describe a cluster of closely connected ports in Northwest Europe. It is broader than ARA, as it adds Ghent to Amsterdam, Rotterdam, and Antwerp. In practice, using ARAG in contracts or market discussions means the vessel or cargo can operate at any of these ports, allowing flexibility in routing, pricing, bunker supply, and scheduling across this regional hub.