Panama Canal Limits Daily Transit Due to El Niño
The Panama Canal Authority has implemented new measures to reduce the number of ships crossing daily starting in early September 2026, due to the impact of the climate phenomenon El Niño, which causes a drop in water levels and increases the risks to the sustainability of the waterway. Until June 2026, the average number of ships passing through was about 35 ships per day, with a capacity of up to 40 ships; however, the numbers will be limited to 34 ships from September 4, and will decrease further to 32 ships starting September 15. Data indicates that the occurrence of El Niño between 2026 and 2027 is expected to reduce rainfall by 34%, posing a long-term threat to water supplies.
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