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Panama Canal: Draft reductions and transit restrictions

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Latest: Panama Canal restricts vessel transits and draft limits due to drought

In mid-August 2026, the Panama Canal implemented its third scheduled draft reduction for Neopanamax locks, setting the limit at 48.5 feet (14.78 meters). This measure aims to manage water levels during an El Niño-induced