Five percent of the world's total seaborne trade passes through the Panama Canal, whose largest users are the US and China. (Archive photo). Photo: Martin Bernetti/Ritzau Scanpix
Panama Canal cuts ship traffic due to drought
The Panama Canal must reduce ship traffic due to drought caused by the weather phenomenon El Niño, reports the Panama Canal Authority.
From September 3, the number of ships permitted to pass daily will be reduced from 36 to 34, and from September 15, to a maximum of 32 ships. Rainfall from May...
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