During the meeting, both sides discussed mechanisms for joint cooperation to attract oil tankers and dry bulk carriers operating between Europe and Asia, with the goal of encouraging them to return to using the Suez Canal.
Osama Rabie, Chairman of the Suez Canal Authority (SCA), met with Ali Bekmezci, President of the Turkish shipping line ALCOR, to coordinate efforts aimed at increasing the number of ALCOR vessels transiting through the Canal in the near future.
During the meeting, both sides discussed mechanisms for joint cooperation to attract oil tankers and dry bulk carriers operating between Europe and Asia, with the goal of encouraging them to return to using the Suez Canal.
They also held consultations on increasing the frequency of ALCOR’s voyages through the Canal.
Rabie emphasized the Authority’s commitment to maintaining direct and effective communication with clients, addressing their needs, and adopting a flexible approach in response to the rapidly changing dynamics of the maritime transport market and regional developments.
He highlighted the importance of upholding the principle of mutual benefit in all dealings.
Rabie explained that, despite current challenges, the Suez Canal has introduced a range of new incentives to encourage vessels to transit through the Canal.
These include a package of newly launched navigation and logistics services, as well as the adoption of flexible marketing policies.
He also showcased the incentives offered to encourage transiting vessels to take advantage of the maintenance and repair services provided by the Authority’s shipyards and affiliated companies.
He expressed appreciation for ALCOR’s interest in cooperating with the Authority’s shipyards for the maintenance and repair of its fleet.
For his part, Bekmezci expressed his intention to increase the number of ALCOR voyages through the Canal in the upcoming period and to intensify efforts to attract more tankers and bulk carriers operating between Asia and Europe to return to the Suez Canal.
He also noted the company’s interest in benefiting from the maintenance and repair services offered by the Authority’s shipyards.
