Convoy information prior to opening of new Suez Canal

Inchcape Shipping Services (ISS), is advising on current Suez convoy information ahead of the new Suez Canal’s inauguration on 6 August .

While the construction of the new Suez Canal approaching its final phase, the Suez Canal Authority (SCA), is operating the following programme due to current dredging operations, with digging and dredging expected to be concluded by 15 July:

* During the dredging period, only one convoy is allowed inside the Suez canal – a convoy will not enter the canal until another convoy exits from Port Said or Suez