November 10, 2026
The Panama Canal will increase daily ship transits from 33 to 34 starting next Thursday, following the recovery of water levels in its lakes. This measure is a response to increased rainfall and favorable hydrological projections.
Furthermore, since November 9, the waterway reestablished the maximum draft of 15.24 meters for vessels. These conditions allow for a gradual expansion of operations and improved availability of the route for international maritime transport.
During the last fiscal year, the canal registered nearly 14,000 transits and mobilized 521 million tons of cargo, with revenues of USD 6.6 billion. Approximately 5% of global maritime trade circulates through this waterway, connecting important markets in Asia with the East Coast of the United States.
Source: Teleamazonas
