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Panama Canal drought restrictions 2026
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FIRST ENTRY AUG 21
AUG 21 · Day 1
Panama Canal Authority Reduces Daily Vessel Transits Due to Drought Conditions
The new transit measures for the Panama Canal are scheduled to be phased in starting 3 September.
Approximately 14,000 vessels use the Panama Canal each year.
Panama experienced its driest October on record since 1950 during 2023.
“to support the long-term sustainability of transit operations”
PANAMA CANAL AUTHORITY
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