Cairo, Shawwal 25, 1439, Jul 9, 2018, SPA -- As many as 47 vessels crossed the Suez Canal today, with a total cargo of 2,900,000 tons. The north-bound convoy included 18 vessels laden with 1,100,000 tons, while the south-bound convoy comprised of 29 vessels carrying 1,800,000 tons, according to a statement by the Suez Canal Authority. --SPA 22:04 LOCAL TIME 19:04 GMT 0042 www.spa.gov.sa/w714538