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That example was pretty idealized, starting and ending very close to the canal. Most voyages are probably not affected quite as starkly by the canal, and I doub
by creato 6y ago
That example was pretty idealized, starting and ending very close to the canal. Most voyages are probably not affected quite as starkly by the canal, and I doubt the canal can or does charge ships based on their overall itinerary.
- pitaa 6y ago> I doubt the canal can or does charge ships based on their overall itinerary You'd be wrong there! They actually have a rebate system[0] based on a number of factors including origin and destination. Basically, they try to make it so that its always cheaper to go through the canal, rather than sail around. [0] https://www.wilhelmsen.com/ships-agency/suez-canal/suez-canal-rebates-guide/ https://www.wilhelmsen.com/ships-agency/suez-canal/suez-cana...