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CMA CGM Benjamin Franklin Approaches the Suez Canal on Return Leg of Asia–Europe Rotation The ultra-large container ship CMA CGM Benjamin Franklin capable of carrying approximately 17,859 TEU is now navigating toward the northern entrance of the Suez Canal, completing its southbound leg after a transit from China to Northern…

Egypt as a Global Maritime Hub Egypt has long been positioned at the crossroads of global trade routes, bridging the Mediterranean and the Red Sea through the world-renowned Suez Canal. Today, the country is reinforcing this strategic advantage with modern infrastructure, digital transformation, and a renewed focus on maritime logistics…

Tanker vs. Bunker: Essential Knowledge for Maritime Professionals In the maritime and oil logistics industry, the terms “tanker” and “bunker” are often used together. However, they refer to two completely different concepts. Both involve liquid fuels, but their purposes, operations, and roles within the marine supply chain are distinct. At…

Suez Canal Authority Signs $2 Billion Deal to Build Petrochemical Complex in Ain Sokhna In a major step toward strengthening Egypt’s industrial and maritime capabilities, the Suez Canal Authority (SCA) has signed a strategic partnership agreement with Anchorage Investments to establish a large-scale petrochemical complex in Ain Sokhna, northwest of…

How Sea Wise Is Supporting Greener Port Operations Across Egypt’s Coastline Introduction: The Rise of Green Shipping The global shipping industry is entering a new era one where efficiency and sustainability go hand in hand. As trade grows and shipping routes expand, so does the responsibility to protect our oceans…

Suez Canal Revives Global Trade After Years of Decline  The Suez Canal Authority has announced the full recovery of vessel traffic through the canal, returning to normal transit levels following the enforcement of a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza. This marks a crucial moment for Egypt’s maritime sector…

The Strategic Advantage of Egyptian Ports in Supporting Global Trade Routes  In the global maritime industry, the route chosen by crude oil tankers plays a decisive role in shaping overall operational efficiency and cost management. Two dominant routes are often compared the Suez Canal, offering a direct and shorter link…

Navigating the Heart of Global Trade: The Suez Canal’s Strategic Role and Coastal Maritime Support  The Suez Canal is not simply a waterway it is a critical artery for world commerce, connecting the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea over its 193 km length. Every year, this corridor handles roughly 12–15% of global seaborne…

Egypt Strengthens Maritime Manufacturing with Launch of AZM 3 and AZM 4 Tugboats  In a major stride toward enhancing Egypt’s maritime industry, the Suez Canal Authority (SCA) celebrated the launch of two new tugboats, AZM 3 and AZM 4, each rated with a 90-ton bollard pull capacity. The event took…

Egypt-Italy Maritime Partnership Boosts Confidence in Egyptian Engineering  Egypt’s Suez Canal Authority (SCA) has embarked on a landmark initiative by signing an export agreement with Italy’s NERI Group to deliver two Egyptian-built tugboats a first in Egypt’s marine export history.  The contract, witnessed by SCA Chairman Osama Rabie, was formalized…