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The Panama Canal, an important route for Asia-US East Coast trade, is facing significant challenges due to extreme weather. Predicted harsher dry seasons in Panama are expected to lower the water levels in the Canal, particularly in the Gatun Lake which feeds it. The reduced water levels, possibly exacerbated by a predicted El Nino event, will limit the Canal's capacity and affect global trade. Consequently, shipping companies face increased costs due to increased Panama Canal charges and reduced cargo loads, likely leading to the redistribution of trade from the US West Coast to the East Coast. Long-term changes in weather patterns due to climate change imply the Canal could become a bottleneck for global trade.
Source: Czapp
🚢💧 The Panama Canal is facing a water crisis as the canal’s #water levels fall. This could disrupt global trade and increase costs for #shipping companies. Find out how this could impact Asia-US East Coast trade in our latest article! ➡️ #PanamaCanal
— Czapp (@Czapp_portal) May 31, 2023
‘Extreme’ measures under consideration at drought-hit Panama Canal https://t.co/QJacmhLPlQ @splash_247
— FreightGlass (@FreightGlass) June 20, 2023
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