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The Latest Breaking News from the Panama Canal

Panama Canal considering more cuts in transits due to El Nino

The Panama Canal might experience additional constraints on shipping traffic due to a severe drought exacerbated by a strong El Niño. Currently functioning at lower capacity, the canal is now confronted with possible new limitations as reservoir levels continue to drop.

The Economic Times · Sep 11

Panama Canal gets its first woman boss as Trump watches and $1.5 billion water crisis waits

Naval engineer Ilya Espino de Marotta now leads the Panama Canal administration. Her immediate priority involves advancing a significant reservoir project to ensure future water supply. This undertaking aims to secure drinking water for millions and support the canal's long-term operations. Espino will also manage geopolitical tensions and maintain canal…

The Economic Times · Sep 7

Why the Panama Canal Just Got Tighter — And What It Means for Your Grocery Bill

Panama Canal cuts daily ship traffic as the Hormuz crisis rages. Economists say the added freight costs are headed straight for U.S. grocery carts.

Latin Times · Sep 5

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How El Nino is choking the Panama Canal

The Panama Canal will reduce daily ship transits due to a severe drought. This El Nino phenomenon is causing significant water shortages for operations. Reduced vessel drafts will also impact cargo capacity and shipping costs. Global trade faces higher prices and longer waiting times for goods.

The Economic Times · Sep 4

Panama and El Salvador declare emergency over El Nino-fuelled drought

Panama and El Salvador have become the latest countries along with Honduras to declare an emergency over El Nino, which has already forced a reduction in shipping through the Panama Canal. All three countries broke their monthly temperature records in both June and July, exacerbating famine concerns.

France 24 · Aug 26

Panama Canal to cut daily ship traffic as drought worsens from El Nino

The Panama Canal will limit daily vessel traffic from September 3, the Pnama Canal Authority said Thursday, as a severe drought fuelled by El Nino depletes water supplies needed to operate the vital trade route. The restrictions will reduce crossings from 36 ships a day to 34, and then to…

France 24 · Aug 20

Panama Canal to reduce shipping over El Nino-fueled drought

PANAMA CITY - The Panama Canal will reduce shipping volumes from next month because of a drought fueled by the El Nino phenomenon, the operator of the strategic waterway linking the Atlantic and Pacific oceans said Thursday.

Bangkok Post · Aug 20

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Hong Kong conglomerate seeks $1.5 billion in damages from Panama for takeover of canal ports

CK Hutchison is seeking over $1.5 billion from Panama for damages to its investments after the country seized two ports at the ends of the Panama Canal

The Independent UK · Aug 20

In 1913, engineers built Troy Federal Dam to improve Hudson River navigation, and 113 years later it still serves New York’s canal system

Initiated in 1913, the Troy Lock and Dam project aimed at enhancing navigation along the Hudson River. Laborers, many of whom gained invaluable skills from working on the Panama Canal, contributed to this monumental endeavor. This facility enables a regulated flow for vessels linking to New York's canal system, accommodating…

The Times of India · Aug 16

In 1913, the Army Corps launched construction of Troy's Federal Dam, using engineers experienced on the Panama Canal. 113 years later, the lock and dam still supports New York's Hudson River navigation and remains a landmark of American engineering

Troy Lock and Dam: Troy's Federal Dam, built in 1913, supported river navigation for over a century. This engineering project connected the Hudson River to the state's canal system. The dam's construction involved Army engineers and laborers from the Panama Canal project. Troy's industrial history included steel production and the…

The Economic Times · Aug 14

Ship pays $4 million to skip line to cross Panama Canal

While typical transits through the waterway are paid by a flat rate via reservations, the Panama Canal Authority also offers customers an auction process in order to bypass the regular queue.

The Economic Times · Aug 13

Trump Sparks Firestorm With Map Depicting US Expansion Into Canada, Greenland and Venezuela

Trump's viral Truth Social map revives his ambitions for Canada, Greenland and Venezuela, reigniting global backlash over his controversial expansion rhetoric.

International Business Times UK · Jul 15

'Degenerative Brain Problem': Neurologist Says Trump's AI Teddy Roosevelt Chat and Walk Raise Dementia Concerns

President Trump faced online ridicule after interacting with an AI version of Theodore Roosevelt, mistaking it for a real person, sparking discussions about his cognitive health.

International Business Times UK · Jul 3

Watch: Trump chats to AI Teddy Roosevelt in bizarre exchange over Panama Canal

Donald Trump spoke to an AI Theodore Roosevelt about the Panama Canal in a bizarre encounter.

The Independent UK · Jul 2

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The Independent UK · Jul 2

Trump asked AI Teddy Roosevelt about the Panama Canal—The reply was priceless

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International Business Times UK · Jul 2

Trump Comes Face-to-Face With AI Theodore Roosevelt in Astonishing Exchange Over the Panama Canal

During the Theodore Roosevelt Library opening, President Trump interacted with an AI replica of Roosevelt, sparking online debate about historical memory and achievements like the Panama Canal.

The Times of India · Jul 2

'China trying to take over': Trump calls giving away Panama Canal 'stupid mistake'

Former President Donald Trump voiced strong disapproval of the US handover of the Panama Canal, citing increased fees and alleged Chinese influence. He vowed to prevent Beijing's takeover. Trump also reiterated his stance on birthright citizenship, believing the Supreme Court erred, while celebrating a ruling that bolstered presidential removal powers…

The Independent UK · Jul 1

Trump talks to AI Teddy Roosevelt about his ‘greatest achievement’

Trump has boasted about the creation of the Panama Canal under the Roosevelt administration, and even threatened to take the waterway back

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The Economic Times · Jun 18

A canal without locks? A Latin American mega project aims to challenge the Panama Canal without digging one

Mexico’s dry canal project is changing global trade with a bold rail-based route connecting oceans. The Interoceanic Corridor uses a 192-mile railway link, modern ports, and logistics hubs to challenge traditional shipping paths. It offers a new supply chain option beyond the Panama Canal, combining faster cargo movement, investment opportunities,…

The Independent UK · May 21

A veteran Panama Canal engineer becomes first woman to lead the interoceanic waterway

Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino has announced Ilya Espino de Marotta as the new head of the Panama Canal, starting October 1

International Business Times · May 15

Panama Canal Emerges as Key Trade Lifeline Amid U.S.-Iran War

The increase in traffic and revenue generated through the auctions suggests revenue growth for the Panama Canal could reach between 10% and 15%, officials say.

Latin Times · May 15

As U.S.-Iran War Continues, Strait of Hormuz Closure Drives Surge in Panama Canal Traffic

The increase in traffic and revenue generated through the auctions suggests revenue growth for the Panama Canal could reach between 10% and 15%, officials say.

Fortune · May 2

The Iran war has turned the world's shipping straits into a chessboard—and the U.S. aims to box out China from the Panama Canal to the Malacca Strait

As the war over the Strait of Hormuz wages on, the U.S. is quietly gaining more influence over the Panama Canal and the straits of Malacca and Gibraltar.

The Mary Sue · May 1

Rubio just drew a red line for China in Latin America after Panama-flagged ships mysteriously vanished in the canal

Marco Rubio just issued a sharp warning to China, declaring that “the sovereignty of our hemisphere is non-negotiable” after the U.S. and five Latin American allies accused Beijing of detaining Panama-flagged ships in a dispute over control of the Panama Canal. The confrontation by the Secretary of State escalated into…

The Independent UK · Apr 24

Businesses spend millions on alternative route as Strait of Hormuz crisis continues

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