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19 August 2026

Red dots flash warning for Panama Canal shipping

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Red dots flash warning for Panama Canal shipping

The Panama Canal is starting to ration capacity and draft before an expected El Niño-driven drought bites, with forecasts for Gatun Lake providing an ominous warning for shipping heading into the final months of the year. Data from the Panama Canal Authority (ACP), charted by Braemar, shows Gatun Lake levels falling steadily through August, September …

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