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Egypt's Suez Canal Authority saves cargo ship from capsizing in Mediterranean

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 - 10:49 GMT

Currently, the authority is assessing the technical reasons behind the ship's tilting to the right side, and if there is any pollution incurred by the incident.

Egypt to launch invitation to tender for development of desalination plants in few weeks

Mon, 22 Apr 2024 - 10:50 GMT

Soliman added that the priority in terms of location goes to the Mediterranean coasts, followed by those lying on the Red Sea, then the Suez Canal.

Gas ship run aground over corals in Red Sea did not leak pollutants: ministry

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 - 09:29 GMT

The Liberian gas ship that had run aground in the Red Sea did not leak any pollutants into the water, according to a Monday statement by the Ministry of Environment.

10 passengers safely evacuated near Shadwan Island, Hurghada

Fri, 12 Apr 2024 - 11:27 GMT

Red Sea security services and ambulance crews responded promptly to the incident.

Egyptian, Iranian FMs confer over Gaza, Red Sea crises

Sun, 31 Mar 2024 - 01:53 GMT

Minister of Foreign Affairs Sameh Shokry received Sunday a phone call from his Iranian counterpart Amir Abdel Lahyan.

Egyptian, German FMs discuss Red Sea security, investment

Mon, 25 Mar 2024 - 02:28 GMT

Minister of Foreign Affairs Sameh Shokry received Monday his German counterpart Annalena Baerbock.

Egyptian president, Kenya defense minister discuss Red Sea crisis

Wed, 06 Mar 2024 - 12:02 GMT

President Abdel Fatah al-Sisi received Wednesday Kenyan Defense Minister Aden Duale.

SCA chief: Ship freight costs rose from $750 to $6,800 per container due to tensions in Red Sea region

Sun, 03 Mar 2024 - 07:20 GMT

In response to the crisis, the Suez Canal Authority has held meetings with various stakeholders to address disruptions in global supply chains. Efforts have focused on mitigating the impact of prolonged journey times via the Cape of Good Hope route and addressing the lack of ports and logistical services along this route.

Egypt’s FM, Yemeni counterpart discuss bilateral ties

Sun, 03 Mar 2024 - 05:11 GMT

Both ministers emphasized the robust relations between the two countries and underscored the importance of ongoing consultations to bolster various aspects of bilateral cooperation in light of regional developments and their impacts on the interests of both nations, Abu Zeid added.

Egypt's suspension of negotiations on Renaissance Dam due to Ethiopia's intransigence: FM

Sun, 03 Mar 2024 - 01:22 GMT

Minister of Foreign Affairs Sameh Shokry criticized Ethiopia's intransigence and neglect to the principle of good neighboring.

Japanese logistics company Mitsui OSK Lines sees Red Sea disruption to last up to 1 year

Wed, 07 Feb 2024 - 01:05 GMT

"Before the Red Sea disruptions, 2-3 ships used to pass through the Suez Canal daily... currently no ships of the company are passing through the canal," CEO Hashimoto said on the sidelines of India Energy Week in Goa

Egypt to extend submarine fiber optic cable with Central Europe, Balkans

Thu, 01 Feb 2024 - 06:01 GMT

That is within Egypt's plan to introduce five new international submarine cables in collaboration with international partners adding to the existing 14.

U.S. ambassador pays Egypt's Suez Canal official visit

Wed, 31 Jan 2024 - 05:36 GMT

U.S. Ambassador to Egypt Herro Mostafa Garg, who assumed office in November, paid the Suez Canal an official visit, meeting with Admiral Osama Rabie, the authority's chairman.

SCA Chief: Current crisis in Red Sea region calls for consolidated efforts to identify impacts on global supply chains

Mon, 29 Jan 2024 - 06:02 GMT

On his part, Mr. Guy Platten has expressed his appreciation of the SCA's efforts that are exerted towards achieving effective communication with all the key players in the maritime community. He emphasized the positive impact of communication on understanding the current conditions in the maritime transport market as well as the consecutive variables it witnesses.

SCA Chief, representatives of shipping lines and agencies discuss repercussions of Red Sea situation on maritime trade movement

Sun, 28 Jan 2024 - 07:44 GMT

Rabie stressed that the meeting was held to open direct channels of communication with all its clients to consult on the current situation in the Red Sea and Bab al-Mandab region and to discuss the proposed recommendations to enhance cooperation with the Suez Canal.

After Houthi attack: Suez Canal Authority repairs dry bulk carrier ZOGRAFIA in 4 days

Sun, 28 Jan 2024 - 01:14 GMT

It was hit on January while heading from Vietnam to Israel.

SCA Chief: Situation in Red Sea may exacerbate CO2 emissions

Thu, 25 Jan 2024 - 05:12 GMT

his meeting with Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Arsenio Dominguez on Thursday via video conference, Chairman of the Suez Canal Authority (SCA) Admiral Ossama Rabie said that the current situation in the Red Sea region may exacerbate the harmful carbon emissions of vessels as they consume larger amounts of fuel when they take alternative routes.

Estimated $150M in losses of Suez Canal revenues caused by Red Sea skirmishes: Bloomberg economist

Tue, 23 Jan 2024 - 05:05 GMT

Shipping companies continue to select alternative routes to their destinations as Houthi attacks target Israel-linked vessels near the strategic Bab Al-Mandeb Strait in the Red Sea

Somali President: Relations with Egypt don't represent threat to any other party

Mon, 22 Jan 2024 - 06:26 GMT

“Egypt and Somalia have a long history of extended relations. Since our independence, Cairo has always been a prominent ally of ours in all fields and continues to support us in the fields of education, security, and defense, and we are working to deepen relations by establishing a council,” he said in an interview with Al Qahera News.

Suez Canal Authority announces its services to minimize Impact of current situation in Bab El-Mandab

Mon, 22 Jan 2024 - 03:08 GMT

Chairman and Managing Director of the Suez Canal Authority, Admiral Ossama Rabiee has announced the Authority’s readiness to cooperate with its client shipping lines and shipping agencies to minimize the impact of the current situation in the Red Sea

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