Container ship traffic in the Mediterranean has increased considerably in the last 20 years. In addition, if we take into account the expansion of the Suez Canal, it is expected that the traffic of this type of ship will continue to increase in the coming years.

GUIDING QUESTIONS

• What are the main ports of merchandise in the Mediterranean?
• How many container ships cross the Suez Canal each year?
• Make a graph with the main routes
• How much pollution do the container ships that cross the Mediterranean every year?