Suez Canal Authority
New Suez Canal deepened further to 24 meters
Egypt
July 14, 2015
New Suez Canal deepened further to 24 meters
The New Suez Canal, the government’s most celebrated economic undertaking, has been dredged further to a 24-meter depth, the state-run…
World largest container ship pays LE6 million to cross Suez Canal
Egypt
February 24, 2015
World largest container ship pays LE6 million to cross Suez Canal
The giant Panamanian container ship MSC Oscar, which is the largest container ship in the world, paid US$895,000 in fees…
Suez Canal Authority chief wants inauguration delayed to be on his birthday
Egypt
September 1, 2014
Suez Canal Authority chief wants inauguration delayed to be on his birthday
Suez Canal Authority Chief Mohab Mamish said the new Suez Canal Authority is set to open on 5 August.
Chief: Suez Canal 2013-2014 revenues highest since opening
Business
July 2, 2014
Chief: Suez Canal 2013-2014 revenues highest since opening
The Suez Canal achieved in 2013-2014 its highest revenues since it opened for international navigation in 1869, Suez Canal Authority…
Suez Canal area development project officially inaugurated
Egypt
January 6, 2014
Suez Canal area development project officially inaugurated
Prime Minister Hazem al-Beblawy announced on Monday the official inauguration of the Suez Canal area development project. He said revenues from…
Spokesperson: Suez Canal traffic normal
Egypt
March 9, 2013
Spokesperson: Suez Canal traffic normal
Suez Canal Authority spokesperson Tareq Hassanein said Saturday that the canal is safe for navigation and that traffic continues as…
Suez Canal fees to increase in May
Business
January 31, 2013
Suez Canal fees to increase in May
The Suez Canal Authority said Thursday it would increase fees up to 5 percent for the vital waterway as of…
Suez Canal official: Navigation unaffected by violence
Egypt
January 27, 2013
Suez Canal official: Navigation unaffected by violence
Ongoing clashes between security forces and demonstrators in cities close to the Suez Canal since Friday have not affected navigation…
Update: Ismailia protesters block train, marching band over Morsy visit
Egypt
January 24, 2013
Update: Ismailia protesters block train, marching band over Morsy visit
Dozens of revolutionary coalitions and political groups in Ismailia marched from the city's Mamar Square to areas affiliated with the…
Suez Canal hits highest daily shipload in a year
Egypt
December 30, 2012
Suez Canal hits highest daily shipload in a year
The Suez Canal on Sunday reached the highest rate of shipload in a year: 3.6 million tons per day, or…