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Why Ships Crash

Season 49 Episode 8 | 53m 20s

When the colossal Ever Given container ship crashed in the Suez Canal in March 2021, international supply chains ground to a halt. How did it happen? Follow the investigation into one of the most expensive shipping disasters ever.

Aired: 05/17/22
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