The Panama Canal has made an important decision in response to an ongoing drought. They have decided to extend restrictions on how deep ships can go while passing through the canal. This move comes as a way to deal with the effects of the long-lasting dry spell on one of the busiest trade routes in the world.
Because of the drought, authorities have had to limit the number of ships crossing the canal daily. Usually, around 35 to 36 ships pass through during the rainy season, but now it’s reduced...