Season Premier
One ship. One wrong move.
And in a matter of hours, the veins of global trade locked in place—paralyzed by steel and sand.
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n this episode we dive into the chaotic events that plagued the Lagos Port during the turbulent year of 2020. As the pandemic raged globally, Nigeria faced its own crisis with a gridlocked port that affected not only the country but also West and Central Africa's supply chains. Discover how a combination of poor infrastructure, protests, and a lack of automation led to severe congestion.
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In this episode we explore the dramatic events of March 23rd, 2021, when the Ever Given container ship blocked the Suez Canal, a critical route for over 12% of global trade. As the ship lay wedged sideways, it became a symbol of the vulnerabilities in our global supply chains.
“Logistics isn’t just about moving goods — it’s about moving lives. When the port stalls, we all feel it.”
— Mariam Adetokunbo, Port Manager, Lagos, Nigeria