2021 Suez Canal obstruction - Wikipedia
The Suez Canal was blocked for six days from 23 to 29 March 2021 by the Ever Given, a container ship that had run aground in the canal. [3]
The cost of the Suez Canal blockage - BBC
Mar 29, 2021 · How much has the blockage cost? About 12% of global trade, around one million barrels of oil and roughly 8% of liquefied natural gas pass through the canal each day.
Why Does the Suez Canal Keep Getting Blocked and What is the …
May 3, 2025 · Why does the Suez Canal keep getting blocked? Learn the real reasons behind recurring disruptions, ship size issues, and global trade delays.
A lifeline under threat: Why the Suez Canal’s security matters for the ...
Mar 20, 2025 · In late 1956, after Egypt’s President Gamal Abdel Nasser nationalized the canal, an invasion by Britain, France, and Israel led to the Suez Crisis, during which the canal was closed from …
Suez and Panama Canal disruptions threaten global trade and
Oct 22, 2024 · Global trade is facing significant disruptions as two of the world’s most vital maritime chokepoints – the Suez Canal and the Panama Canal – experience severe challenges driven by …
The costs of maritime supply chain disruptions: The case of the Suez ...
Jan 1, 2025 · The grounding of the mega-containership Ever Given, and the subsequent blockage of the Suez Canal, attracted much attention due to the critical role of the Suez Canal in international …
Suez Canal Authority and Shipping Lines Eye Revival of Global …
Dec 9, 2025 · The Suez Canal, an essential artery for global maritime trade, is gaining fresh momentum after a challenging period marked by disruptions and revenue declines. Talks between the Egyptian …
Suez Canal: Why the surge in ship traffic could trigger a strategic ...
Aug 8, 2025 · A surge in Suez Canal traffic raises fears of new blockages as geopolitical tensions and past incidents like the Ever Given highlight the waterway’s growing strategic fragility.
Alphaliner: Suez Canal containership traffic declines despite headlines
5 days ago · Following news of container ships really returning to the Suez Canal since the October-signed ceasefire, AIS-derived data suggests otherwise. Despite the recent headlines about large …
Future-Proofing Supply Chains: Lessons from the Suez Canal Blockage
Jul 1, 2024 · However, since November 2023, the Suez Canal has faced significant disruptions due to geopolitical tensions and attacks in the Red Sea region, severely impacting maritime traffic.