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CMA CGM Benjamin Franklin Approaches the Suez Canal on Its Return Voyage to Asia The ultra-large container vessel CMA CGM Benjamin Franklin, which can carry approximately 17,859 TEU, is now nearing the northern entrance of the Suez Canal on its southbound leg back to Asia, having completed a rotation from…

Egypt’s Maritime Renaissance: Building a Global Hub for the 21st Century Egypt stands at the threshold of a new maritime era one defined by modern ports, digital logistics, and a renewed vision that connects continents through trade. Once the cradle of ancient seafaring and the gateway of empires, the country…

From Transport to Refueling: The Link Between Tankers and Bunkers In the maritime logistics world, the terms “tanker” and “bunker” are often used together but they describe two very different functions within global shipping operations. Both involve liquid fuels, yet their purposes and operations serve distinct roles in the marine…

Suez Canal Authority Signs $2 Billion Agreement to Establish Petrochemical Complex in Ain Sokhna The Suez Canal Authority (SCA) has announced a major step toward industrial expansion in Egypt’s maritime sector through the signing of a strategic partnership agreement with Anchorage Investments. The collaboration aims to establish a world-class petrochemical…

From Port to Planet: How Egyptian Ports Are Adopting Greener Shipping Practices The Maritime Industry’s Green Transformation Sustainability has become a defining focus of the global maritime industry. As trade and logistics continue to expand, so does the responsibility to minimize environmental impact. At Manta Egypt, our mission is to…

Suez Canal Returns to Life: Maritime Traffic Recovers After Years of Decline The Suez Canal Authority has announced the full restoration of navigation traffic to normal levels following the recent ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas in Gaza. The development brings renewed optimism to Egypt’s maritime industry, signaling a recovery…

Beyond the Canal: Evaluating the True Cost of Rerouting via the Cape of Good Hope  In global maritime logistics, route selection is a strategic decision that directly influences operational costs, voyage duration, and overall efficiency. For crude oil tankers, two primary routes dominate the discussion the Suez Canal, offering a shorter passage between Europe and…

Safeguarding Global Trade: The Strategic Importance of the Suez Canal  The Suez Canal stands as one of the world’s most critical maritime arteries, linking the Red Sea to the Mediterranean and facilitating approximately 12–15% of global trade and around 30% of container traffic. Every day, fifty to sixty vessels navigate…

Egypt Launches AZM 3 and AZM 4 Tugboats, Advancing Local Shipbuilding  Egypt continues to strengthen its maritime manufacturing capabilities with the launch of the tugboats AZM 3 and AZM 4, each with a bollard pull of 90 tons. The milestone was celebrated at Misr Tugboats Factory in Safaga during a visit by…

Suez Canal Authority Signs Historic Deal with Italy’s NERI Group for Tugboat Exports  In a strategic move to strengthen Egypt’s position as a regional hub for shipbuilding, the Suez Canal Authority (SCA) announced a historic export deal with Italy’s NERI Group for two high-powered tugboats, each with a bollard pull…