Suez Canal shipping: a brief history and practical information John Carpenter | 13 Feb 2024
The following article provides a brief history of the Suez Canal, measuring its impact on international transportation. You can learn how shipping through Egypt resolved significant logistical challenges for European imports, which struggled to meet the increasing demand for goods transported from Asia. Discover the crucial impact of proper loading on cargo ships and how it influences maritime transportation. Explore its importance for international intermodal container transportation and get practical information about container loading for sea freight. We also comment on current geopolitical events and how unpredictable developments in the Suez Canal region pose risks to international trade and transportation.