Suez Canal: Containers could be taken off from Ever Given, officials say as salvage efforts continue

SUEZ, Egypt — Containers could be removed in a bid to free the skyscraper-size cargo ship that has been blocking Egypt's Suez Canal since Tuesday, the head of the canal authority said Sunday. Lt. Gen. Osama Rabie told Egyptian television channel Extra News the country's President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi had ordered the Suez Canal Authority (SCA) to prepare for all options, including taking some of the 18,300 containers off the 1300-foot long Ever Given.

Containers could be removed in a bid to free the skyscraper-size cargo ship that has been blocking Egypt's Suez Canal since Tuesday, the head of the canal authority said Sunday. https://t.co/hbo87yKnoV

— NBC News (@NBCNews) March 28, 2021

Suez canal blockage could intensify shipping delays, lead to shortages of toilet paper, coffee and other consumer goods

The blockage of the Suez Canal by a skyscraper-sized cargo ship could worsen monthslong snarls in the global supply chain, causing shortages of products such as toilet paper, coffee and furniture in the U.S.

The blockage of the Suez Canal by a skyscraper-sized cargo ship could worsen monthslong snarls in the global supply chain, causing shortages of products such as toilet paper, coffee and furniture in the U.S. https://t.co/nJAzK90aoU

— USA TODAY (@USATODAY) March 27, 2021

Efforts to dislodge stranded Suez Canal container ship intensify as backlog grows

Efforts to dislodge the huge container ship stuck in the Suez Canal intensified Saturday as the backlog of ships at either end of the crucial waterway grew, heightening concerns over the impact of the blockage on global supply chains.

Efforts to dislodge the container ship stuck in the Suez Canal are underway as the backlog of ships grows https://t.co/MVoDK2rGrx

— CNN Breaking News (@cnnbrk) March 27, 2021

How did Evergreen's ship get stuck in the Suez Canal and create the world's heaviest traffic jam?

Dredging crews are moving massive amounts of sand to free a skyscraper-size container ship stuck in the Suez Canal, one of the world’s busiest shipping routes.

Here's how a cargo ship created the world's heaviest traffic jam. https://t.co/DgWmpiigK7

— USA TODAY (@USATODAY) March 27, 2021

Suez Canal authorities need to remove up to 706,000 cubic feet of sand to free the Ever Given

Up to 20,000 cubic meters (706,000 cubic feet) of sand in the Suez Canal need to be removed to free the gigantic container ship that has been stuck there since Tuesday, according to the canal authorities.

Up to 20,000 cubic meters of sand in the Suez Canal need to be removed to free the gigantic container ship that has been stuck there since Tuesday, according to the canal authorities. https://t.co/ezAPoGIrbl

— CNN (@CNN) March 26, 2021

Photos show container ship stuck in Suez Canal

The Ever Given, a more than 200,000 ton container ship, is stuck in the Suez Canal, halting traffic in one of the world's key waterways. Authorities worked all Wednesday to dislodge the cargo carrier, but it remains firmly stuck as ship traffic piles up on either side of the canal.

In photos: Ever Given container ship stuck in Suez Canal https://t.co/ZTt6m26PtG pic.twitter.com/tDQDDGGUHB

— CNBC (@CNBC) March 24, 2021

The jumbo traffic jam on the Suez Canal

THE FLOTILLA of tugs and a giant digger were rendered tiny against the backdrop of the Ever Given, underscoring the scale of their task. One of the world’s largest container ships was wedged athwart the Suez canal on March 24th, apparently blown off course by high winds.

A traffic jam of ships has formed along one of the world’s most important sea-lanes, creating a problem for global shipping https://t.co/lQN1TqssSw

— The Economist (@TheEconomist) March 24, 2021

This will legalize what we do already.

We drive faster than the current speed limit. People wanting to go more slowly still have the right lane.

This will legalize what we do already. We drive faster than the current speed limit. People wanting to go more slowly still have the right lane. https://t.co/GtPmDQXC47

— Lobbying Gov't (@MauriceFritze) March 16, 2021