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(3 articles)Trade Policy & Tariffs
High ImpactSep 22, 2026Panama Canal Restrictions Hit Hapag-Lloyd With Higher Costs
Hapag-Lloyd, one of the world's largest container shipping lines, is experiencing material cost increases and schedule delays due to tightening restrictions at the Panama Canal. The canal, which handl
Data Portuaria#panama-canal#shipping-delays#hapag-lloyd
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
The Loadstar#panama-canal#capacity-constraints#shipping-surcharges
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%
The Loadstar#panama-canal#el-nino#transit-restrictions