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Their daily operating costs are a significant fraction of the $300,000 and it saves a couple weeks.

(tens of thousands of dollars just for fuel each day)




I'd imagine it is riskier sailing all the way around Africa than through the Suez, right?


It's risky for small boats due to the huge waves down there. Huge cargo ships seem to manage ok.




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