Cairo, Rabi'II 1, 1439, Dec 19, 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 20 vessels laden with 1.4 million tons while the south-bound convoy included 21 vessels carrying 1.1 million tons, according to a statement by the Suez Canal Authority. --SPA 20:32 LOCAL TIME 17:32 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/w568507