it was reported that it could take weeks to reopen the passage That's true - it could have taken weeks and the cost of spoiled or delayed cargo could have reac

it was reported that it could take weeks to reopen the passage That's true - it could have taken weeks and the cost of spoiled or delayed cargo could have reached billions. After a day of tugs unsuccessfully trying to free the ship, there was no reason to assume it would be a fast recovery. But the same news that said "it could take weeks" also reported on the ongoing efforts.