2021 Suez Canal obstruction, Shipping obstruction in Suez Canal.
A massive container ship caused a blockage on the Suez Canal for nearly a week in March 2021.
The incident became the worst disruption to global trade since World War II.
It reignited debates about global supply chains and their inherent vulnerabilities.
Around 12% of global trade passes through the Suez Canal.
It was estimated that the blockage held up nearly $9.6 billion worth of goods per day.
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