Suez Canal The Suez Canal originally opened in 1869 and was the most extensive maritime engineering feat of its day. It immediately became one of the busiest shipping lanes in the world, primarily because it reduced the route between Britain and India—one of the most important trading routes of the day—by over 4,500 miles. Cutting … Continue reading Suez Canal Expansion
Suez Canal, a Key Infrastructure for Egypt
Suez canal, strategic route Suez Canal is a strategic route. As the shortest maritime route from Europe to Asia, it is a connecting infrastructure with a very strong impact for Egypt politics and economy. In March 2021, the incident of the cargo vessel Ever Given and the following blocking of the Suez Canal was a … Continue reading Suez Canal, a Key Infrastructure for Egypt
Suez Canal Ship Blocked, The (Real) Consequences
Ever Given and Suez Canal blocking Even with modern navigation system, the worst can happen On March 23 2021, while crossing the Suez Canal on her way to Rotterdam, the Merchant Vessel (MV) Ever Given grounded in the middle of the Canal. Probably because of strong gusts of wind and a sandstorm, this maritime incident … Continue reading Suez Canal Ship Blocked, The (Real) Consequences
Egypt’s Suez Canal blocked by large container ship
Egypt's Suez Canal, providing the shortest sea link between Asia and Europe, has been blocked by a large container ship that ran aground after losing control, causing a traffic jam of cargo vessels in the region.Tug boats were deployed to help shift the 400m-long (1312ft) and 59m-wide ship - the Ever Given - but there … Continue reading Egypt’s Suez Canal blocked by large container ship