'); Experts say the Suez crisis highlights how little we understand about global trade. By Ian Curran Saturday 3 Apr 2021, 8:00 AM Sat 8:00 AM 31,227 Views 18 Comments Image: Xinhua News Agency/PA Images Image: Xinhua News Agency/PA Images IS THERE ANYTHING to be said for another international crisis? It’s almost hard to believe that in the middle of a pandemic during which global supply chains have proved more or less robust, international commerce was almost brought to its knees last week when the Suez Canal was blocked for a period of six days after a single ship ran aground. Maritime data company Lloyd’s List estimates the incident held up an estimated $9.6 billion (€8.15 billion) worth of cargo each day between Asia and Europe.