Suez Canal traffic rises 27% in August as Egypt increases maritime services

Suez Canal traffic increased in August 2026, with 1,358 vessels transiting the waterway carrying a combined net tonnage of 68.3 million tonnes and generating $567.1m in revenues, according to Osama Rabie, Chairperson of the Suez Canal Authority (SCA). Rabie made the remarks during Egypt’s World Maritime Day 2026 celebrations, organised by the Maritime Transport Sector ...

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