Containership Transits of Suez Canal Hit 2024 High, But Big Ships Avoid the Route
The Suez Canal recorded its highest containership traffic for 2024 last week, with 54 vessels traversing the waterway in both directions, according to liner
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The Suez Canal recorded its highest containership traffic for 2024 last week, with 54 vessels traversing the waterway in both directions, according to liner
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