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A huge container ship has been stranded in the Suez Canal, blocking ship traffic and disrupting global maritime trade. The number of commodity-laden freighters and ships forced to make a detour is increasing and prices are expected to rise.
A special dredging vessel has also been brought into the scene in an attempt to take off from the container ship “Evergiven”. Natural gas prices have risen due to the effects of the grounding accident. If this condition persists, it could affect the food supply chain.
Maritime Services Bernhard Schulte Ship Management announced on the 26th that two additional tugs will be added to support reef operations and will arrive in the Suez Canal on the 28th. The work done on the 26th did not go well.
A stranded Evergiven and a special dredging vessel working alongside it on March 26
Source: Suez Canal Authority
Shoei Kisen (Imabari City, Ehime Prefecture), owner of Evergibun, said her goal was to take off on the night of the 27th in Japan, but did not give details.
The Suez Canal container ship intends to take off on the night of the 27th Japan time: Shoei Kisen
Reef operations will take at least 31 days, people familiar with the matter said. In that case, it will take longer than originally expected. Officials said on condition of anonymity.
At least a week to take off a container ship stranded in the Suez Canal related parties
Large number of boats waiting to pass the Suez Canal Upper left blocks Evergiven Route March 25
Several vessels in the Indian Ocean, which were initially headed for the Suez Canal, have been diverted, according to vessel tracking data compiled by Bloomberg.
Saki, a White House spokesman, told reporters yesterday that he “believes there is some potential impact on the energy market” and that the Biden administration is closely watching the market.
The queue of ships grows in the Suez Canal
Original title:Ships veer from the canal; White House Sounds the Alarm: Suez Update （抜 粋）
