The Suez Canal connects the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea from north to south, separating the continents of Asia and Africa. It is the shortest route from the Atlantic Ocean to the Indian Ocean. As a world-class shipping chokepoint linking Asia, Africa, and Europe, it handles over 12% of global trade volume . So, what should be noted when transiting the Suez Canal now?

苏伊士运河自北向南连接地中海和红海，分隔了亚洲和非洲大陆，是大西洋到印度洋的最短通道。作为连接亚、非、欧三洲的世界级航运咽喉要道，承载着全球超12%的贸易运输量，更是中国“一带一路”倡议中苏伊士运河经济带的核心枢纽。那么现在过苏伊士运河，有什么需要注意的地方呢？

Procedure of Transit

过苏伊士运河的流程

Understanding the transit process of the Suez Canal is important for logistics professionals engaged in freight forwarding and ship operations. For ships transiting the Suez Canal, the Suez Canal Authority (SCA) manages ship scheduling, fee assessment, pilotage, and inspections. Unlike other waterways, the Suez Canal does not use locks, allowing continuous passage. The maximum size of ships that can pass is determined by the canal's width and depth, but there is strict traffic control.

了解苏伊士运河的运输过程对于从事货运代理以及船舶运营等物流专业人士来说是很重要的。针对船舶过苏伊士运河，苏伊士运河管理局(SCA)负责管理船舶调度、费用评估、引航和检查。与其他水道不同的是，苏伊士运河不使用船闸，允许持续通行，能通过多大尺寸的船舶完全由运河本身的宽度与深度决定，但会有严格的交通管制。

Pre-Arrival Notification

抵达前通知

Shipping agents must submit detailed ship information at least 24 hours before arrival at the canal entry points (Port Said for northbound or Suez Port for southbound).

船运代理在抵达运河入口点（塞得港（北行）或苏伊士港（南行））前至少24小时提交船舶详细信息。

Documentation and Clearance

文件及清关

Required documents include the ship's registration and flag state certificate, Suez Canal Net Tonnage Certificate (SCNT), crew list, and cargo manifest.

需要准备船舶登记和船旗国证书、苏伊士运河吨位证书（SCNT）、船员名单和货物清单等。

Transit Time

运输时间

The transit time through the Suez Canal mainly depends on ship size, weather conditions, and congestion levels, typically ranging between 11 to 16 hours.

过苏伊士运河的时间主要取决于船舶大小、天气情况以及拥堵情况等，大概在11-16小时之间。

Which Ships Can Transit the Suez Canal?

哪些船可以过苏伊士运河？

The Suez Canal supports the passage of container ships, bulk carriers, roll-on/roll-off ships, oil tankers, LNG carriers, and passenger cruise ships. All vessels must comply with SCA regulations, which include size restrictions, draft limits, and relevant safety protocols. It's important to note that ships carrying dangerous goods or oversized cargo may require special approval from the SCA and may be provided with additional tugboats or escorts (especially for LNG carriers or older vessels). Certain types of ships have restrictions on night navigation.

苏伊士运河支持集装箱船、散货船、滚装船、油轮、液化天然气运输船、客运邮轮通过。所有的船舶都需要遵守SCA的规定，其中包括尺寸的限制、吃水限制以及相关安全协议。需要特别注意的船舶如果运输危险货物或超大尺寸货物可能需要经过SAC特别批准，并为它们（特别是液化天然气运输船或老旧船只）提供额外的拖船或护航；某些类型的船舶在夜间航行受到限制。

Currently, the Suez Canal can accommodate 61.2% of the global oil tanker fleet, 92.7% of bulk carriers, and 100% of container ships and other vessel types under full load conditions. It handles approximately 30% of global container trade volume, with nearly 5% of the world's crude oil, 10% of refined petroleum products, and 8% of LNG seaborne trade flowing through here.

目前，苏伊士运河可容纳全球61.2%的油轮、92.7%的散装船和100%的集装箱船及其他船只在满载条件下通过。其集装箱货运量占全球集装箱贸易总量的30%，世界上近5%的原油、10%的石油产品及8%的LNG海运流量都需通过这里。

The single transit toll for a ship passing through the Suez Canal varies depending on ship type, deadweight, net tonnage, and other factors, generally ranging from approximately $200,000 to $1,000,000 USD. The core charging basis is the Suez Canal Net Tonnage (SCNT). The 2025 base rate structure continues the principle of "categorized pricing with progressive rates based on tonnage brackets."

船舶通行苏伊士运河的单次费用因船型、载重、净吨位等因素有所不同，大约在20-100万美金左右。核心收费依据是苏伊士净吨位（SCNT），2025 年的基础费率延续了 "按类定价、分段累进" 原则。

Future Trends and Long-Term Recommendations

未来趋势与长效建议

The SCA is enhancing the canal's capacity through three major initiatives: expanding a 10 km section of the channel for two-way traffic, upgrading infrastructure to accommodate ultra-large vessels, and launching an intelligent scheduling platform for real-time tracking, aiming to increase transit capacity by 40-60%. Ships need to continuously monitor changes in navigation rules resulting from channel upgrades and prepare in advance to meet digital scheduling requirements.

SCA正通过三大举措提升运河能力：扩建10公里航道实现双向通行、升级基础设施容纳超大型船舶、上线智能调度平台实现实时跟踪，目标将通行容量提升 40-60%。船舶需持续关注航道升级带来的通航规则变化，提前适配数字化调度要求。

From a long-term strategic perspective, the Suez Canal Economic Belt encompasses over 20 countries. These are not only important trading partners for China but also key regions for overseas investment—projects such as Egypt's new administrative capital involving Chinese participation are driving local economic growth by an average of 4.4% annually, providing a foundational guarantee for the safety of the shipping lane. For shipping industry practitioners, compliant transit is not only necessary for ensuring ship safety but also a responsibility for maintaining the smooth operation of this strategic national corridor.

从长期战略看，苏伊士运河经济带涵盖20余个国家，既是我国重要贸易伙伴，也是海外投资集中区域------我国参与的埃及新首都建设等项目，正推动当地经济年均增长4.4%，为航道安全提供了基础保障。作为航运从业者，合规通行不仅是保障船舶安全的需要，更是维护国家战略通道顺畅的责任。

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