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Panama Canal cuts ship traffic due to El Niño drought

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The Panama Canal Authority has announced further reductions in daily ship transits due to critically low water levels in its artificial lakes, exacerbated by a severe drought linked to the El Niño phenomenon. Starting in September, the number of vessels allowed through the canal will decrease from 36 to 32 per day. This measure is a response to significantly below-average rainfall in the region, which is impacting the water supply essential for the canal's operation. The Panama Canal is a vital global trade route, handling approximately 5% of world maritime trade and a substantial portion of US container traffic. AI

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Panama Canal cuts ship traffic due to El Niño drought

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Agence France-Presse ·

    Panama Canal to reduce shipping over El Nino-fuelled drought

    The Panama Canal will cut the number of ships passing through it starting next month because of drought caused by the El Nino phenomenon, the operator of the strategic waterway linking the Atlantic and Pacific said on Thursday. From September 3, the number of vessels allowed thro…

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