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(2 articles)Shipping & Freight
High ImpactAug 28, 2026Panama 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
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Risk & Disruption
High ImpactJul 23, 2026Panama 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%
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