The video, issued by Panama Canal, shows how the Canal connects more than 144 routes, reaching 1,700 ports in 160 countries. By providing a short passageway between the Atlantic and the Pacific Oceans, the Canal has influenced world trade patterns, spurred growth in developed countries, and has been a primary impetus for economic expansion in many remote areas of the world.
For example, a vessel laden with coal sailing from the east coast of the United States to Japan via the Panama Canal saves...
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