Shipping companies are warning that new restrictions on how many vessels can pass through the Suez Canal at once could cause significant delays and drive up freight rates. The canal, a critical artery for global trade, would see tighter scheduling and longer wait times as authorities limit concurrent traffic to improve safety and manage congestion. Freight forwarders predict that higher transit times could raise shipping costs for goods ranging from consumer electronics to industrial raw materials, potentially rippling through supply chains worldwide. The move comes amid growing pressure to balance efficiency, environmental concerns, and canal maintenance demands.
Limits on the number of vessels in the canal could create shipping delays and increase freight costs.
