A giant container ship accidentally blocks the Suez Canal

THE FLOTILLA of tugs and a giant digger look tiny against the backdrop of Ever Given, reflecting the scale of their task. One of the world’s largest container ships was wedged athwart the Suez Canal on March 23rd, blown off course by high winds. The problem for global shipping seems as immense.Listen to this storyYour browser does not support the element.Enjoy more audio and podcasts on More