Are there plans to expand the Suez Canal?

Suez Canal in Egypt is planned for modernization and expansion by the government of the North African country during the 2020-21 financial year at a cost of US$ 1b or its whereabouts, according to the Planning and Economic Development Minister Hala El-Said.

How often is the Suez Canal dredged?

Currently, more than 1,000,000 m3 of material will be dredged every day.

When was the Suez Canal enlarged?

A key shipping route through Egypt recently received a major overhaul. The Suez Canal—the first artificial waterway connecting the Mediterranean Sea and the Red Sea—initially opened in November 1869 after 10 years of construction. The “New Suez Canal” opened in 2015 after just one year of construction.

Is a second Suez Canal being built?

The New Suez Canal is expected to expand trade along the fastest shipping route between Europe and Asia. The new canal allows ships to sail in both directions at the same time.

Has the Panama Canal expansion been completed?

The Panama Canal Expansion Project (Spanish: ampliación del Canal de Panamá) finally reached completion after several delays, in June 2016. The project added a 3rd lane and set of locks to the Panama Canal. We share some interesting facts on this gigantic achievement.

How long wide and deep is the Suez Canal?

After several enlargements, it is 193.30 km long, 24 m deep and 205 metres wide. It consists of the northern access channel of 22 km, the canal itself of 162.25 km and the southern access channel of 9 km. The canal is single-lane with passing places in the Ballah Bypass and the Great Bitter Lake.

How many ships go through Suez Canal a day?

The canal extends from the northern terminus of Port Said to the southern terminus of Port Tewfik at the city of Suez. Its length is 193.30 km (120.11 mi) including its northern and southern access-channels. In 2020, more than 18,500 vessels traversed the canal (an average of 51.5 per day).

Does the Suez Canal go both ways?

The Suez Canal opened to traffic in 1869, connecting the Mediterranean Sea with the Red Sea to increase trade between Europe and Asia. In 2015, the canal expanded to a second lane, allowing ships to move in both directions at the same time.