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The Wall Street Journal Front Page, Suez Canal Jam, Can it Happen Again?
Yes, it only takes a sandstorm, a windstorm, or maybe a distracted captain to block the canal again.
News Updated on July 6, 2021.
“Egypt Waves Goodbye to Suez Canal Saga With Payoff and a Party.” Bloomberg
Finally, the big ship left the Suez Canal.
Suez Canal jam. An impact on global trade.
“You don’t command wind in the direction it blows, but you command a ship in the direction it sails.”
― Matshona Dhliwayo
The Wall Street Journal March 27, 2021
The Ever Given container ship in the Suez Canal has finally been floated after efforts made for 6 days.
Since March 23 the shipping container was blocking the shortest and important route from Asia to Europe.
The traffic in the waterway is not yet back to normal.
But it’s very good news that the big ship could be free without having to remove the cargo.
