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Ocean Shipping Egypt: Navigating the Digital Future with Smart Ports & Digital Twins At Ocean Shipping Egypt, we envision a maritime sector where innovation and efficiency sail hand in hand. By championing Smart Port technologies and Digital Twin modeling, we’re committed to helping Egyptian and regional ports elevate their operations…

Ocean Ship Celebrates 156 Years of the Suez Canal  This November, Ocean Ship proudly commemorates the 156th anniversary of the Suez Canal, a historic waterway that has been central to global maritime trade since its opening on 17 November 1869. For over 156 years, the canal has connected the Mediterranean…

East Port Said’s Landmark Expansion: What It Means for Ocean Shipping  East Port Said is entering a bold new phase with the inauguration of three major terminals, backed by $724 million in total investment.  What’s New:  A vastly expanded container terminal, developed by Suez Canal Containers in partnership with Maersk,…

Suez Canal Revival: Mega Container Ships Return, Strengthening Global Shipping Routes  The Suez Canal has reinforced its role as a pivotal artery in global maritime trade following the successful transit of two ultralarge container ships: CMA CGM JULES VERNE and CMA CGM HELIUM.  CMA CGM JULES VERNE, measuring 396 m in length with a…

China Grants Duty-Free Access to Egyptian Exports: A Strategic Shift for Maritime Services China has recently announced that goods originating from Egypt will be exempt from customs duties when entering the Chinese market. This policy is designed to strengthen economic cooperation between Egypt and China, and opens significant opportunities for…

Vessel Inspection Procedures: From Checklists to Compliance Standards Technical guidance for ship-owners, managers and agents operating in Egyptian ports & the Suez Canal corridor Introduction In today’s highly regulated maritime environment, a comprehensive vessel inspection is imperative for safety, regulatory compliance and operational readiness. For Ocean Shipping Services a major…

Steady Work Beneath Busy Waters Every November, the sea starts to move differently. The air gets cooler, the harbors busier, and the docks never quite sleep. It’s the time when shipping lines race to meet year-end targets and every minute in port matters. For Ocean Ship Marine Services, this season isn’t just…

CMA CGM Benjamin Franklin Approaches the Suez Canal on Its Return Route to Asia The ultra-large container vessel CMA CGM Benjamin Franklin, with a carrying capacity of around 17,859 TEU, is now nearing the northern gate of the Suez Canal on its southbound journey back to Asia after a rotation…

Egypt as a Global Maritime Hub Egypt stands at the center of a remarkable maritime transformation. Across its Mediterranean and Red Sea coastlines, ports are being redefined as world-class logistics and trade gateway connecting continents, expanding capacity, and positioning the nation as a global maritime hub for the 21st century.…

Tankers and Bunkers Explained: How Each Powers Maritime Trade The Maritime Energy Chain: Tankers and Bunkers Defined In the global maritime and oil logistics industry, the terms tanker and bunker often appear side by side. While both are essential to the movement of fuel and energy, their functions, purposes, and operations…