Suez Canal chairman says expansion to the south under consideration
The authority is also looking into procuring the kinds of cranes that could potentially offload cargo at heights of up to 250 metres (820 ft) for these kinds of emergencies
The head of the canal’s authority said transit fees for all types of ships passing through the canal would remain unchanged in 2021. (File/AFP)
Suez Canal Chairman Osama Rabie told Reuters on Tuesday an expansion of the southern section of the waterway where the massive container ship Ever Given became stranded was under consideration.
The authority is also looking into procuring the kinds of cranes that could potentially offload cargo at heights of up to 250 metres (820 ft) for these kinds of emergencies, Rabie said.
"Our procedures are sound, we are just aiming to improve the service," Rabie said.
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