An 8-year traffic jam: how world wars affected the Suez Canal
The Suez Canal is a lock-free shipping channel in Egypt that connects the Mediterranean and Red Seas, as well as Europe and Asia. Since its opening in 1869, the canal has played a crucial role for the global economy and trade.
For several years, the Seoul Canal was blocked due to a conflict between Egypt and Israel. This led to significant problems in the global economy, according to The News International.
Eventually, the canal was reopened in 1975. This was eight years after the tragic voyage of 15 cargo ships on June 5, 1967.
However, despite all these obstacles and the blow to the global economy, the Suez Canal still remains an important transportation hub for international trade. Today, it provides transportation between continents and contributes to global trade potential.
Earlier, TravelWise reported that the Panama Canal continues to reduce the number of ships due to drought.