U.K., April 12 -- At the end of last month, the Suez Canal in Egypt became blocked after one of the largest container ships in the world named the 'Ever Given' became grounded, blocking the waterway for almost a week.

As a result, this had several impacts on society, including affecting global supply chains, as goods stored in other ships were not able to continue their journey.

The canal, whilst having been recently reopened, is still presenting some issues, as 300 ships have reportedly been delayed and are awaiting the green light.

Other ships have been re-routed, taking a much longer way around South Africa's Cape of Good Hope.

International freight transport and logistics insurer, TT Club is now alerting supply chain operators to th...