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(18 articles)MSC Adds Piracy and Suez Surcharges; Panama Fee Rises
MSC, one of the world's largest container shipping lines, has implemented new surcharges covering piracy risks in high-threat waters, Suez Canal transit fees, and increased Panama Canal charges. These
Panama Canal Water Levels Disrupt Global Automotive Logistics
Low water levels across major river systems and the Panama Canal represent a critical chokepoint for global supply chains, particularly the automotive sector. The Panama Canal, which handles approxima
Record $5.3M Panama Canal toll reflects LPG supply crisis
South Korea's SK Gas Ltd. shattered the Panama Canal transit record by paying $5.3 million for a single northbound passage on September 1, reflecting a perfect storm of capacity constraints, geopoliti
Panama Canal Drought Forces CMA CGM to Delay $150/TEU Surcharge
CMA CGM's decision to postpone its Low Water Surcharge from September to October signals deepening operational strain at the Panama Canal, where ongoing draught restrictions are forcing carriers to ma
Panama Canal Cuts Capacity: US Ports Face Routing Pressure
The Panama Canal Authority announced significant capacity reductions starting September, cutting daily vessel transits from 36 to 32 as drought conditions severely impact freshwater supplies. Watershe
Panama Canal Implements New Measures to Address Drought Impact
The Panama Canal has announced new operational measures to counter the effects of significantly reduced precipitation in the Canal watershed region. This proactive step reflects the growing water avai
Panama Canal Cuts Shipping Slots Amid El Niño Drought Concerns
The Panama Canal Authority is implementing capacity reductions on daily vessel transits in response to anticipated drought conditions driven by El Niño weather patterns. This proactive measure reflect
Panama Canal Cuts Daily Transits as El Niño Threatens Water Supply
The Panama Canal Authority has implemented significant restrictions on daily vessel transits in response to water level threats posed by El Niño weather patterns. This represents a structural capacity
CK Hutchison Seeks $1.5B Compensation for Panama Port Seizure
CK Hutchison Holdings has formally initiated international arbitration proceedings against the Panamanian government, demanding over $1.5 billion in damages following the state's seizure of the compan
LA Port Braces for 5% Volume Surge as Shippers Bypass Global Choke Points
The Port of Los Angeles is actively preparing for a projected 5% increase in cargo volume as shippers navigate ongoing disruptions in global maritime chokepoints. Red Sea security concerns and Panama
Panama Canal Draft Limits Drive Carrier Surcharges Higher
The Panama Canal's persistent draft restrictions—driven by ongoing water level monitoring—are forcing major ocean carriers including MSC and CMA CGM to implement surcharges. This development reflects
Panama Canal Drought & Congestion Threaten Global Trade Routes
The Panama Canal is experiencing compounding congestion driven by two critical factors: the geopolitical disruption caused by Middle East tensions redirecting traffic patterns, and imminent low-water
Maritime rates surge again as weather, geopolitics disrupt flows
Container shipping rates from China to North America have rebounded sharply in August after declining through July, with West Coast rates climbing $1,328 and East Coast rates rising $413 as of mid-Aug
US Tariffs on Canada & Brazil Reshape Transpacific Shipping Dynamics
The latest round of US tariffs targeting Canada and Brazil is creating significant disruption across global supply chains, particularly in transpacific trade lanes where carriers are navigating unchar
Panama Canal Restricts Transit Amid Severe El Niño Forecast
The Panama Canal Authority has announced the reintroduction of transit restrictions in response to escalating El Niño forecasts, with the probability of a severe event rising from 25% in April to 81%
World's Busiest Canals 2026: Capacity & Trade Impact Ranked
Canal infrastructure represents critical chokepoints in global supply chains, with a handful of waterways handling the majority of international maritime trade. The Suez Canal, Panama Canal, and other
Panama Canal Strengthens Global Trade Hub Status With Infrastructure Investment
Panama is consolidating its position as a critical global shipping chokepoint, aligning with peer maritime hubs Singapore, UAE, Netherlands, and the United States. The article highlights strengthening
Algeciras Convenes Port Electrification Summit Across Three Nations
Port authorities and logistics experts from Spain, Panama, and Colombia gathered at Algeciras to examine strategies for electrifying port operations and equipment. This multinational collaboration rep