Why Ships Crash -
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When the colossal Ever Given container ship crashed into the bank of the Suez Canal in March 2021, international supply chains ground to a halt. How could such a disaster happen? And can the investigation help prevent future accidents?

Duration: 56 minutes and 46 seconds

Episode Number: 4909

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