Suez Canal Traffic Increased in March, Says Canal Chief

The Suez Canal saw more ship traffic in March, according to the head of the Suez Canal Authority (SCA), Osama Rabie. He said that the number of ships passing through the canal increased after a few slow months, showing signs of improvement in global trade routes.

In the past few months, many ships avoided the canal due to security concerns in the Red Sea. These issues caused delays and pushed several shipping companies to use longer, more expensive routes. However, in March, more vessels returned to the Suez Canal.

Osama Rabie explained that the canal authority worked hard to bring back the traffic. They gave discounts to shipping companies and offered easier travel options. These steps helped more ships choose the canal again.

“We gave ship owners reasons to come back,” said Rabie. “We reduced costs and made sure ships could pass through safely.”

In March, over 1,800 ships used the canal, which is more than in February. The canal also earned more revenue, which helped support Egypt’s economy. Rabie said this rise in ship traffic proves the Suez Canal still offers the best route between Europe and Asia.

The Suez Canal plays a key role in global trade by connecting the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea. Every day, it handles ships carrying goods like oil, gas, cars, and electronics. When fewer ships use the canal, deliveries take longer, and shipping prices go up.

Rabie also said the canal authority is closely watching the security situation. He promised that the canal will stay safe and open for international trade.

Experts say that if the situation continues to improve, even more ships will return to the Suez Canal in the coming months. This will help reduce shipping costs and make global trade move faster.

The recent increase in traffic gives hope to the global shipping industry and shows that the Suez Canal remains one of the world’s most important trade routes.