Cairo, Jumada II 6, 1439, Feb 22, 2018, SPA -- As many as 53 vessels transited the Suez Canal today, with a total cargo of 3,300,000 tons. The north-bound convoy included 31 vessels laden with 1,800,000 tons while the south-bound convoy included 22 vessels carrying 1,500,000 tons, according to a statement by the Suez Canal Authority. --SPA 17:58 LOCAL TIME 14:58 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/w619873