Ripple effects of the Ever Given grounding are likely to be felt for some time yet, according to analysts at Clarksons Platou Securities.

In a note to clients, Frode Morkedal and Omar Nokta said such a serious blockage has not been seen for at least 45 years, with previous groundings usually resolved within hours.

"There is no simple solution for trade to return to 'normal' for some time," they added.