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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 Panama Canal Authority informed shipping firms that daily vessel transits will be reduced from 36 to 32 starting 15 September.
The new transit measures for the Panama Canal are scheduled to be phased in starting 3 September.
The Panama Canal generates approximately $3 billion annually for Panama.
“to support the long-term sustainability of transit operations”
PANAMA CANAL AUTHORITY
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