Vehicle carrier Suez Canal transits increase as China-controlled fleet grows
- Fourteen large vehicle carriers made transits of the Suez Canal in both June and July
- European and Japanese operators continue to route ships via the Cape of Good Hope
- China-controlled tonnage made up most Suez transits, while AD Ports-backed operator United Global Ro-Ro is using the canal for a new service between Asia and the Mediterranean
China’s strategy to deliver more Chinese-built cars on China-owned ships means increased transits of the Suez Canal can be expected, as established carriers are compelled to use longer Cape of Good Hope routings
