In case you missed it, there's a container ship that's currently blocking the Suez Canal trade route, which is reportedly costing the entire world hundreds of millions of dollars each hour it remains stuck there blocking other ships from passing through.
With that said, because the Suez Canal is a key international trade route, there is a very distinct possibility that it's making the current PS5 stock shortage a whole lot worse. Ever Given Impact Extends to PlayStation 5 Supply With an ongoing global semiconductor chip shortage already making PS5 consoles hard to come by, it's hard to tell just how much more difficult getting a PS5 moving forward will become.
The Ever Given, which is the name of the humongous container ship currently stuck in the Suez Canal, is causing an international problem.
At the moment, the ship is currently blocking all ships from passing through the canal. But while it's understandable that this affects the transportation of goods, specifically of those going to and from Europe and Asia, it seems like it's also making the PS5 stock shortage worse.
The Suez Canal in Egypt has been used for the better part of the past two centuries. It took 10 years to build from 1859 to 1869. Although the Suez is an integral part of international trade, it has been a subject of controversy. Many criticize the route for making use of forced labor back in the day. It's also seen its fair share of battles and warfare, including one featured in Battlefield 1.
According to Business Insider, many consumer electronics are made and manufactured in Asian factories. This includes the PlayStation 5 and the Xbox Series X, among many others.