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Re:Is that ship still stuck? by maxerickson on Thursday March 25, 2021 @08:56PM (#26587686)
Their daily operating costs are a significant fraction of the $300,000 and it saves a couple weeks.

(tens of thousands of dollars just for fuel each day)

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Re:Is that ship still stuck? by onlyrealcuzzo on Thursday March 25, 2021 @11:49PM (#26588581)
I'd imagine it is riskier sailing all the way around Africa than through the Suez, right?
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Re:Is that ship still stuck? by tim333 on Friday March 26, 2021 @05:25AM (#26590169)
It's risky for small boats due to the huge waves down there. Huge cargo ships seem to manage ok.
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