EconomyPanama Canal to cut shipping as ‘extreme’ El Niño approaches

The Panama Canal will progressively reduce daily transits from 40 to 34 and then 32 between September 4 and 15, preparing for lower water levels during a longer and stronger-than-usual El Niño season. Slower shipping could increase costs for industries dependent on the canal.

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AAl Jazeera★★★★☆2026-08-22 08:00Original