Panama Canal to Reduce Daily Transits Due to El Nino
The Panama Canal authority is cutting daily transits from 40 to 32 vessels starting September 15 due to extreme El Nino conditions, risking slower shipping and higher costs.
- Panama Canal is cutting daily transits from 40 to 32 vessels.
- The transit reductions begin by September 15.
- Extreme El Nino conditions are driving the water level and transit restrictions.
Sources
- Al Jazeera — Panama Canal to reduce shipping as ‘extreme’ El Nino approaches
- Phys.org — Panama Canal to reduce shipping over El Niño-fueled drought
- Deutsche Welle — Panama Canal to cap ship transits due to El Nino drought
- BBC — Panama Canal to cut number of ships passing through due to El Niño
- The Guardian — Panama canal to reduce shipping as El Niño strikes vital route
- Al Jazeera — Panama Canal to limit shipping ahead of extreme weather during El Nino
- France 24 — Panama Canal to cut daily ship traffic as drought worsens from El Nino