The infographics highlighted the Suez Canal's global standing as a vital artery for international trade, citing international institutions that have praised its flexibility in confronting both geopolitical and economic hurdles. The Canal Authority's efforts to provide diverse incentives and navigational services were also noted as key to attracting major shipping lines amid rapid changes in maritime traffic.
International views showcased in the report underlined the
Canal’s endurance, with "Offshore Energy" noting that the Suez Canal
has remained resilient for nearly two years against sporadic disruptions and
vessel re-routing due to attacks on commercial ships in the Red Sea.
Meanwhile, Lloyd's List pointed to the Suez Canal Authority
(SCA) launching a large-scale promotional campaign to encourage shipping
companies to return to the Red Sea route, offering container ships a 15%
discount on transit fees.
The report also noted that Egypt advanced three spots in the
UNCTAD Liner Shipping Connectivity Index, reaching 19th place in the second
quarter of 2025, up from 22nd in the first quarter of the same year.
Suez Canal navigation indicators improved during the first
half of 2025, with the number of transiting vessels increasing by 3.1% to 3,074
ships in Q2 2025, up from 2,981 ships in Q1. Net tonnage also rose by 6%,
hitting 122.5 million tons in Q2 2025, compared to 115.6 million tons in Q1.
Furthermore, 661 vessels rerouted to transit the Canal
instead of the Cape of Good Hope, boosting revenues by 8.3% to $975.8 million
in Q2 2025, up from $901.2 million in Q1.
The infographics highlighted several Canal achievements,
including a record number of ship crossings. In February 2025, the drilling rig
"ADMARINE 260" was successfully towed in a non-traditional transit
operation, and the oil tanker "CHRYSALIS" made its first voyage since
July 2024. In June, the mega container ship "CMA CGM JULES VERNE"
transited with a total capacity of 180,000 tons.
On the development front, the SCA successfully completed the
expansion and duplication project for the southern sector, which is now
operational. This development enhances maritime safety by 28%, reduces the
impact of water currents, and increases the Canal’s capacity by six to eight
ships.
Development efforts also included adding 24 new maritime
units to the Canal's fleet by April 2025, launching a new service for
collecting and removing waste from transiting vessels as part of the move
toward declaring the Canal a "Green Canal" by 2030. New navigation
services introduced cover marine rescue and ambulance, pollution control, ship
maintenance and repair, refueling, and crew changes.
Additionally, the SCA announced 15% promotional discounts for container ships with a net tonnage exceeding 130,000 tons between May 15 and December 31, 2025.