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Panama Canal: Draft reductions and transit restrictions

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Latest: Panama Canal auction hits record $5.3 million amid drought concerns

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