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202144 minPGdocumentary

Stuck In The Suez

202144 minPGdocumentary

A 20,000 TEU container ship, larger than the Empire State Building, blocked the Suez Canal for six days, causing a $10 billion daily economic impact.

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A 20,000 TEU container ship, larger than the Empire State Building, blocked the Suez Canal for six days, causing a $10 billion daily economic impact.

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Simon Viguiédirector

Simon Viguiéwriter

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The Suez Canal became a focal point of global trade disruption in March 2021 when the Ever Given, a 20,000 TEU container ship, ran aground. The blockage lasted six days, stranding hundreds of vessels and incurring a daily cost of $10 billion. The documentary details the events leading to the grounding and the subsequent rescue efforts. It features dramatic archive footage, CGI, and interviews with experts and eyewitnesses, providing insight into the scale of the crisis and its impact on maritime logistics.

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