The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) today announced a significant increase in daily transits to 24 starting in January. This decision eases the operational restrictions initially imposed due to a severe water crisis. The ACP’s move responds to the historically low water levels in Lake Gatún caused by El Niño-induced drought. October 2023 was the driest […]
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