Research on Alternative Passage of Suez Canal

Abstract

The paper analyses the possible alternative routes of Suez Canal and establishes the model to decide under what conditions a container vessel should deviate from its original route. Some suggestions are proposed to help shipping companies to make decisions. The result shows that time of canal congestion is the most important factor for ships to make decisions, the blockage has great impact on Asia-Mediterranean route, and the selection time of detour is further extended considering the time value of cargo.