<h1>Commerce Dept's Four-Point Plan to Tackle Suez Canal Blockage: Prioritize Cargo, Stabilize Rates, Issue Port Advisories, Reroute Ships.</h1> The Department of Commerce has devised a four-point plan to address the Suez Canal blockage. The plan involves prioritizing perishable cargo, maintaining stable freight rates, issuing advisories to ports for efficient handling post-blockage, and advising shipping lines to consider re-routing via the Cape of Good Hope. The blockage, affecting global trade since March 23, 2021, impacts Indian exports and imports valued at $200 billion. Over 200 vessels are currently waiting, with an estimated backlog of 350 vessels if the blockage persists for two more days. The situation is being closely monitored to mitigate disruptions.