Egypt Successfully Conducts Trial Run Of New Extended Channel Of Suez Canal

Egypt has completed a trial run of a new 10-kilometer extension near the southern end of the Suez Canal. The test, conducted on Saturday, allowed two ships to pass through the new channel without any issues, according to the Suez Canal Authority.

It extends the total length of the canal’s two-way traffic section to 82 kilometres, compared to the previous 72 kilometres.

The Suez Canal Authority said that the extension will allow 6 to 8 more ships to pass