Container-ship transits of the Panama Canal are up as liners favor the East Coast. LNG transits are down as U.S. gas heads to Europe.
FreightWaves Classics profiles the transfer of police and judicial power in the Panama Canal Zone.
The Panama Canal is a key to global commerce. This FreightWaves Classics article provides an overview of its construction.
The Panama Canal Authority’s administrator discusses why he’s not worried about a container ship blocking the canal.
Container flows into U.S. ports have grown faster over the past three months than they have at any other time in the past decade.
Panama Canal congestion is not impeding transits of container ships but it is pumping up spot rates for LNG and LPG carriers.
Cargo mix and larger locks kept Panama Canal volumes rising despite headwinds.
An in-depth look at coronavirus risks to Panama Canal transits.
All shipping interests through Panama Canal face new fees as water levels drop to ‘historic’ lows.
Both canal stats and container transport pricing confirm continued momentum for U.S. East Coast ports.
