Suez Canal tries to attract customers with discounts: So far without any luck

The Suez Canal is trying to win back traffic with a new discount. So far, according to Alphaliner, the Canal has failed to tempt shipping companies with lower prices.
Photo: Mohamed Abd El Ghany / Reuters / Ritzau Scanpix/REUTERS / X02738
Photo: Mohamed Abd El Ghany / Reuters / Ritzau Scanpix/REUTERS / X02738

Since May 1, it has been cheaper than usual to sail through the Suez Canal. However, this initiative does not appear to work as intended, as ships have not returned, writes Alphaliner.

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