These results, Rabie noted, signal the early stages of a gradual recovery in maritime traffic through the canal.
He added that prospects remain positive for further revenue growth in the coming period, particularly as several shipping lines have resumed transits, supported by improved security conditions in the Red Sea region.
Rabie highlighted the significant role played by the Peace Summit hosted in Sharm El Sheikh, which helped restore stability and sent strong reassurance messages to the global maritime community regarding freedom of navigation in the Red Sea and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.
His remarks came during an expanded meeting at the Pilots Building in Ismailia, attended by representatives of 20 shipping lines and maritime agencies, alongside Vice Chairman Lieutenant General Ashraf Atwa, members of the Authority’s Board of Directors, and leading figures from the maritime sector. The meeting formed part of the Authority’s regular consultations aimed at improving coordination with clients on upcoming sailing plans and schedules.
At the start of the meeting, Rabie expressed appreciation for the role of shipping lines and maritime agencies in strengthening long-term partnerships with the Suez Canal, stressing that ongoing dialogue with clients is a key pillar of the Authority’s strategy amid rapid changes in global maritime transport.
He underlined that current conditions strongly favor a full return to the traditional East–West trade route via Bab el-Mandeb and the Suez Canal, describing it as the most efficient and sustainable option compared to alternative routes.
Rabie also reviewed ongoing efforts to develop the navigational channel and enhance maritime safety, pointing to the expansion and duplication of the southern sector, as well as the launch of new navigational services designed to improve service quality for transiting vessels.
On incentives, he noted that the Authority has introduced facilitation measures, including renewed circulars offering a 15 percent discount for container ships with a net tonnage of 130,000 tons or more, whether laden or in ballast. He added that additional incentives for specific vessel types are currently under review, based on proposals submitted by customers.
In closing, Rabie reaffirmed the Authority’s commitment to carefully reviewing all proposals from partners and clients, while maintaining direct and continuous communication to keep pace with global maritime developments and further strengthen the competitiveness of the Suez Canal.
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