Economy of Egypt
Ever Given container ship unstuck (video)
The Suez Canal authority issued a relevant statement
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Giant container ship that blocked Suez Canal set free
Salvage teams on March 29 set free a colossal container ship that has halted global trade through the Suez Canal, bringing an end to a crisis that for nearly a week had clogged one of the world's most vital maritime arteries.
Ship 'partially refloated,' but still stuck in Suez Canal
Engineers on March 29 "partially refloated" the colossal container ship that continues to block traffic through the Suez Canal, a canal services firm said, without providing further details about when the vessel would be fully set free.
Ship blocking Suez Canal moves slightly, unclear when it will refloat
Efforts to dislodge a giant container ship blocking the Suez Canal have allowed its stern and rudder to move, but it remains unclear when the vessel will be refloated, the head of the canal authority said on March 27.
Turkish Satellite captures image of stuck Ever Given ship
Turkish Satellite Göktürk-1 has captured the high definition image of the stuck Ever Given ship in the Suez Canal.
The MV Ever Given, which is longer than four football fields, has been wedged diagonally across the canal since March 23, blocking it in both directions.
Suez Canal remains blocked amid efforts to free stuck vessel
A giant container ship remained stuck sideways in Egypt's Suez Canal for a fifth day on March 27, as authorities prepared to make new attempts to free the vessel and reopen a crucial east-west waterway for global shipping.
Suez Bottleneck May Cause New Toilet Paper Crisis
A megaship blocking the Suez Canal may cause a new toilet paper crisis, it is claimed.
It comes just a year after UK supermarket shelves were stripped of toilet roll in a frenzy of panic buying just before the first lockdown.
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Turkey offers help to resolve Suez Canal blockage
Turkey offered Egypt to send the Nene Hatun vessel to help its operations in reopening the Suez Canal after a massive container ship ran aground, Transport Minister Adil Karaismailoğlu told private broadcaster NTV on March 26.
"We have offered help, and we'll send aid if they come with a positive response," he said.
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Global Oil Shipments Depend On Major Chokepoints (infographic)
A massive container ship remains wedged in the Suez Canal
Huge Container Ship Blocks Suez Canal, Causes Worst Shipping Jam in Years
A container ship blocking the Suez Canal like a "beached whale" sent new shockwaves through global trade on Thursday as officials stopped all ships entering the channel and the salvage company said it may take weeks to free.