Suez Canal Authority considering discount for ships affected by blockage

Ships and boats are seen at the entrance of Suez Canal, which was blocked by stranded container ship Ever Given that ran aground. Credit: Reuters Photo

The Suez Canal Authority is considering discounts for vessels affected by the blockage caused by a stranded container ship, its chairman said on Sunday.

Osama Rabie also told Al Arabiya TV that the canal was losing $13-14 million in revenue daily after halting traffic due to the grounded ship and that 369 vessels were waiting to transit the canal.