Panama Canal Avoids Shipping Crisis With Water Management And A Lucky Break

Capt. John
  • The Panama Canal, a crucial artery for global trade, averted a potential crisis thanks to a combination of water conservation efforts and a shift in weather patterns.
  • Last year’s drought in Central America forced the canal authority to drastically reduce the number of daily transits from the usual 38 to 22, causing delays exceeding two weeks and pushing shipping costs up.
The Recovery
  • Rising water levels due to a wetter-than-expected dry season and the end of El Niño, a weather phenomenon that...

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