Panama Canal to Reduce Neopanamax Draft Limit as El Niño Concerns Mount

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The Panama Canal Authority plans to reduce the maximum draft limit for vessels using the Neopanamax locks starting July 3, due to concerns over the potential development of El Niño conditions. This measure aims to manage water levels amid environmental changes affecting canal operations.

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