Diamond How One Ship Caused a Global Traffic Jam

d4ggm4sk · 04-07-2021, 09:32 AM

Hahaha, thats pretty sick actually. I didnt know the only route from the pacific to the mediterranean sea was through a super slim canal like that. I have heard of port blockades causing entire trade routes to be closed, but this, just funny.

fsociety · 04-07-2021, 03:42 PM

(04-07-2021, 09:32 AM)poi$on ivy Wrote: Hahaha, thats pretty sick actually. I didnt know the only route from the pacific to the mediterranean sea was through a super slim canal like that. I have heard of port blockades causing entire trade routes to be closed, but this, just funny.

just because of strong winds that change the ship direction and create the situation.

Oni · 04-25-2021, 09:29 PM

Reading about it after the fact, it's impressive what damage one ship did. Over $53 billion was lost, based just on shipments that were delayed or halted.

mothered · 04-26-2021, 04:09 AM

(04-25-2021, 09:29 PM)Oni Wrote: $53 billion was lost, based just on shipments that were delayed or halted.

My work was also affected.

Due to delayed containers, the majority of orders were placed on backorder until further notice.