Cairo, February 7, 2019, SPA -- As many as 53 vessels crossed the Suez Canal today, with a total cargo of 3,400,000 tons. The north-bound convoy included 24 vessels laden with 2,000,000 tons, while the south-bound convoy comprised of 29 vessels carrying 1,400,000 tons, according to a statement by the Suez Canal Authority. --SPA 17:32 LOCAL TIME 14:32 GMT 0015 www.spa.gov.sa/w833135