Cairo, Rabi'II 15, 1439, Jan 2, 2018, SPA -- As many as 43 vessels transited the Suez Canal today, with a total cargo of 2,700,000 tons. The north-bound convoy included 26 vessels laden with 1,400,000 tons while the south-bound convoy included 17 vessels carrying 1,300,000 tons, according to a statement by the Suez Canal Authority. --SPA 18:33 LOCAL TIME 15:33 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/w578944