Yesterday, marked a notable moment for the Panama Canal, now allowing ships with a draft of 45 feet. Thanks to recent rains, Lake Gatun, the canal’s main water supplier, is brimming. This significant adjustment, originally slated for June 15, has been expedited. Mother Nature prompted a swift response from the Panama Canal Authority (ACP). Moreover, […]
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