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Rain cooperates, Panama Canal heading back to the old normal
Accessibility improves
It has been raining heavily in Panama lately, which is good news for the Panama Canal. A representative from the Panama Canal Authority has informed Reuters that the water levels in the Panama Canal are increasing sufficiently due to the rainfall, allowing for improved accessibility of the shipping route in September.
Just over a week ago, the number of ships that can use the Panama Canal daily was increased to 34. Additionally, it was announced that starting August 5th, 35 ships will be allowed to pass through the canal each day.
In September, the number of daily slots will once again be increased to 36, bringing the old level of 40 per day within reach. According to Reuters, the Panama Canal Authority is already referring to this operation as 'practically back to normal.'
Under thirty
In the spring of last year, shipping traffic through the canal had to be reduced due to persistent drought. The situation worsened throughout the year, with the daily number of ships gradually dropping below 30. At the beginning of this year, a further reduction to 18 ships per day was anticipated. However, this drastic measure was avoided as the weather changed favorably for the canal and shipping traffic.
Source NT
