Mammoth container ship 'Ever Given' blocking Suez Canal since Tuesday

A mammoth container ship 'Ever Given' has been blocking a southern part of the Suez Canal since Tuesday. It is speculated that the cause for this is high winds that wedged the ship diagonally on the canal. The Suez canal, which accounts for 15 per cent of the world's shipping traffic, is witnessing a massive traffic jam as over 300 ships are unable to pass through where 'Ever Given' is stuck, as per The Times of India.Despite efforts, the ship did not move much and could stay stuck for a week more. Two tugboats are speeding towards the 400 metre long ship in attempts to nudge it.

High winds are believed to have led to the ship becoming wedged diagonally in a busy southern part of the canal. Credit: Reuters Photo

Despite efforts, the ship did not move enough to make a difference to the traffic. Credit: AFP Photo

An aerial view shows ships being restricted by the blockage. Credit: AFP Photo

Two tugboats are speeding towards the ship in attempts to nudge it. Credit: Reuters Photo

A report by The Independent says that the ship is blocking goods worth about $9.6 billion per day. Credit: AFP Photo

The 400 metre ship has left hundreds of others ships waiting for the path to be clear again. Credit: Reuters Photo

The container ship is longer than four football fields. Credit: AFP Photo

The Suez canal accounts for 15% of the world's shipping traffic. Credit: Reuters Photo

It could take another week for the ship to be moved. Credit: AFP Photo