The world's third largest container ship, MOL Triumph, crossed the Suez Canal on Monday raising Marshall flag as part of the South convoy.

The ship, which came from France through the Mediterranean with a 218-ton load, will head to the Red Sea and the United Arab Emirates afterwards, said a navigational source.

The ship was escorted by a tug boat during the crossing period which lasted for bout 10 hours, added the source, pointing out to the increase of the number of ships in canal following the success of the New Suez Canal.