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The Suez Canal Authority extended a package of transit discounts and incentives for several vessel types through 31 December 2026, as part of its strategy to strengthen the canal's competitiveness and attract more shipping lines.
The extensions include:
- A 15% discount for container vessels operating between North West Europe and South East Asia
- Discounts of up to 60% for container vessels on the East Coast of the Americas to the South East Asia trade lane
- Discounts of up to 55% for car carriers on the same route
- Discounts ranging from 25% to 75% for dry bulk vessels operating between Australia and North West Europe
The move supports global trade flows and reinforces the Suez Canal's position as a primary maritime corridor for international commerce.
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