8 August 2026
Panama Canal cuts Neopanamax draft limits
The Panama Canal Authority will lower the maximum authorised draft for vessels using the Neopanamax locks in two stages from late August, following an assessment of current and projected water levels in Gatun Lake. From 26 August 2026, the maximum permitted draft will be reduced to 48 feet, equivalent to 14. 63 metres. A further adjustment […] The post Panama Canal cuts Neopanamax draft limits appeared first on Port Technology International .
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