Suez Canal Closure Would Not Be Devastating

Suez Canal Closure Would Not Be Devastating

Mar 18, 2013

Should the Suez Canal need to close due to the current political and economic conditions in Egypt, experts say the result would not be devastating for Asia-Europe shipments. According to the Journal of Commerce, trade would be redirected around the Cape of Good Hope. To read more, click HERE.

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