The continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz has exacerbated economic repercussions in the region, even after the end of the US-Iran war.
Its impact has been most direct on the Gulf Arab states, which are the primary victims of the strait’s tensions.
These geopolitical shifts highlight the need for alternative supply chains, which can turn crises into opportunities for those who possess such alternatives – like the Suez Canal, a vital artery that shapes global trade and energy maps.
The Suez Canal has helped sustain Europe and the Arabian Gulf through Egypt’s logistical ports and Saudi Arabia’s, which has transformed into a crucial commercial and logistical hub connecting East and West between the Red Sea and the Gulf states.
Maritime sources confirmed that navigation through the Suez Canal is proceeding normally, emphasizing that the passage of ships in both the northbound and southbound convoys is operating smoothly.
Increased tonnage
They explained that the total tonnage of ships transiting the canal since January 2026 during the first quarter reached 143 million tons, compared to 115.6 million tons during the first quarter of 2025.
Maritime sources also indicated that the canal witnessed good ship traffic during the first quarter of 2026, with the total net tonnage of oil tankers from north to south reaching approximately 33.06 million tons, while from south to north it reached 36 million tons.
The total volume of liquefied natural gas vessels transiting from north to south reached approximately 5.33 million tons, while from south to north it reached approximately 4.674 million tons. The total volume of dry bulk cargo vessels transiting from north to south reached approximately 14.318 million tons, while from south to north it reached approximately 16.984 million tons. General cargo vessels transiting from north to south reached approximately 1.853 million tons, while from south to north they reached approximately 2.122 million tons. The total volume of container ships transiting the Suez Canal from north to south was approximately 10.741 million tons, while from south to north it was approximately 9.462 million tons. The total volume of roll-on/roll-off (Ro-Ro) vessels transiting the Suez Canal was 700,000 tons from north to south and approximately 472,000 tons from south to north. The total volume of car carriers transiting the canal was approximately 2.445 million tons from north to south and approximately 2.772 million tons from south to north.Passenger ships from north to south amounted to about 9,000 tons, while from south to north it amounted to 7,000 tons.
The total net cargo from north to south to about 69.392 million tons, while the total from south to north amounted to about 73.504 million tons, bringing the total net cargo in both convoys to about 142.896 million tons.
Edited translation from Al-Masry Al-Youm
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