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Panama Canal to Extend Transit Restrictions

Aug 25, 2023

The Panama Canal expects to maintain restrictions on daily vessel transit and maximum draft for at least 10 more months amid a prolonged drought that has lowered the water level, an official from the waterway said on Thursday.The canal's authority earlier this year began imposing restrictions…

Historic Drought, Hot Seas Slow Panama Canal Shipping

Aug 21, 2023

Before the Ever Max ship carrying lava lamps, sofas, Halloween costumes and artificial Christmas trees could make its inaugural Panama Canal voyage this month, a historic drought forced it to drop weight by offloading hundreds of containers…

Panama Canal Lowers Maximum Depth Limit Due to Drought

Apr 19, 2023

The Panama Canal will impose lower draft restrictions on the largest ships passing through the key global trade route due to falling water levels at nearby lakes that form part of the waterway, the canal authority said on Tuesday.The restrictions…

Fitch Affirms Panama Canal 'A' Investment Grade

Aug 20, 2019

For the fourth consecutive year, Fitch Ratings has affirmed the Panama Canal's 'A' investment grade rating with a stable outlook for its long-term issuer default rating and its senior unsecured notes.The credit rating agency noted that the Panama…

Ships from Venezuela can still transit Panama Canal

Aug 16, 2019

The Panama Canal will allow vessels coming from Venezuela to transit the waterway provided they present the necessary paperwork, the canal authority's chief said on Wednesday, suggesting a new round of U.S. sanctions on the South American country may not make any difference to canal traffic…

Logistics News

EU Doesn’t See Risks to Oil and Gas Supply Yet

EU Doesn’t See Risks to Oil and Gas Supply Yet

US Officials Predict Quick End to Iran War

US Officials Predict Quick End to Iran War

Built on the Rivers: Aimee Andres and the Expanding Role of America’s Inland Ports

Built on the Rivers: Aimee Andres and the Expanding Role of America’s Inland Ports

ICTSI Launches South Luzon Container Terminal

ICTSI Launches South Luzon Container Terminal

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