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CMA CGM Benjamin Franklin Approaches the Suez Canal on Its Voyage Back to Asia The CMA CGM Benjamin Franklin, an ultra-large container vessel with a capacity of 17,859 TEU, is now approaching the Suez Canal on her southbound journey back to Asia, after completing a successful rotation between Chinese and…

Egypt’s Maritime Renaissance: Building a Global Trade Hub Egypt is witnessing one of the most ambitious maritime transformations in its modern history. Across the nation’s coastline from the Mediterranean to the Red Sea ports are being reshaped into world-class logistics and trade centers designed to serve global shipping routes. The…

Understanding the Role of Tankers and Bunkers in Global Shipping The Maritime Energy Chain — Tankers and Bunkers Explained In today’s maritime and oil logistics industry, two terms often appear together: tanker and bunker. Both are essential in the movement and supply of marine fuels yet they represent two completely different…

Suez Canal Authority Signs $2 Billion Deal to Establish Petrochemical Complex in Ain Sokhna The Suez Canal Authority (SCA) has taken a significant step toward expanding Egypt’s industrial and maritime capabilities with the signing of a strategic partnership agreement with Anchorage Investments to build a world-class petrochemical complex in Ain…

9 Proven Ways to Make Your Shipping Operations More Eco-Friendly Introduction As global trade continues to expand, sustainability has become a defining factor in the maritime industry. Green shipping is no longer an optional concept it’s a necessity for responsible operators and forward-thinking logistics providers. At Karimar Ship Services, environmental…

Suez Canal Returns to Life: Maritime Traffic Rebounds After Years of Decline The Suez Canal Authority has announced that navigation traffic has fully returned to normal levels following the implementation of the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas in Gaza. The development has reignited optimism within Egypt’s maritime and logistics…

Fuel Economics at Sea: How Route Choice Impacts Voyage Profitability  In global maritime logistics, the choice between the Suez Canal and the Cape of Good Hope represents a strategic decision that significantly influences operational costs, voyage efficiency, and market competitiveness. For crude oil tanker operators, determining the optimal route involves a complex balance between economics, safety, and…

The Suez Canal: Safeguarding Global Trade with Expert Maritime Support  The Suez Canal stands as one of the world’s most critical maritime corridors, linking the Mediterranean and the Red Sea over a 193-kilometer stretch. Serving as a conduit for roughly 12–15% of global trade and around 30% of container traffic, the…

Suez Canal Authority Expands Fleet with Locally Built Tugboats  Egypt’s Suez Canal Authority (SCA) has achieved a major milestone in its efforts to strengthen the national maritime industry with the launch of two new tugboats, AZM 3 and AZM 4, each featuring a 90-ton bollard-pull capacity. The launch took place…

Egypt Strengthens Its Maritime Industry with First Tugboat Export to Europe  Egypt’s Suez Canal Authority (SCA) has taken a significant step toward positioning Egypt as a regional shipbuilding hub after signing a landmark export deal with Italy’s NERI Group for two high-powered tugboats.  The agreement, witnessed by SCA Chairman Osama Rabie, was signed between…