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(2 articles)Shipping & Freight
ModerateOct 13, 2026Panama Canal Pressures Divert Shipments to Los Angeles
Shippers and carriers are responding to Panama Canal operational challenges and elevated fuel costs by shifting cargo volumes to the Port of Los Angeles. This routing shift reflects broader efforts to
Supply Chain Dive#panama-canal-congestion#port-of-los-angeles#shipping-route-optimization
Shipping & Freight
High ImpactSep 4, 2026Panama Canal Bottlenecks Drive Importers to West Coast Ports
Panama Canal congestion is creating a material operational challenge for importers, with the Port of Los Angeles and other West Coast facilities positioning themselves as alternative gateways for Asia
WWD#panama-canal-congestion#west-coast-ports#supply-chain-disruption