Cairo, Rabi'I 30, 1439, Dec 18, 2017, SPA -- As many as 41 vessels transited the Suez Canal today, with a total cargo of 2.5 million tons. The north-bound convoy included 17 vessels laden with 1.1 tons while the south-bound convoy included 24 vessels carrying 1.4 million tons, according to a statement by the Suez Canal Authority. --SPA 18:02 LOCAL TIME 15:02 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/w567268