Panama Canal to lower Neopanamax draft limit in July

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The Panama Canal Authority will reduce the maximum authorized draft for vessels transiting the Neopanamax locks to 49.5 feet starting July 1 as a precautionary measure. This decision follows lessons learned from severe water shortages impacting canal operations.

The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) will reduce the maximum authorized draft for vessels transiting the Neopanamax locks from July 1. The new limit will be 49.5 feet (15 metres), a reduction of 0.5 feet from the current maximum draft. ACP said the measure is precautionary and reflects lessons learned during the severe water shortage that […] The post Panama Canal to lower Neopanamax draft limit in July appeared first on Container News.