US Crude Shipments to Asia Shift to Panama Canal Route

Asian refiners are routing US crude through the Panama Canal to avoid war disruptions. The shift follows a Jones Act waiver intended to stabilize supplies.

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Asian refiners are increasingly directing medium-sized crude oil shipments from the United States Gulf Coast through the Panama Canal. This strategic shift is a direct response to the ongoing conflict involving Israel and Iran, which has severely disrupted traditional trade flows and inflated shipping costs across the globe.

A view of the Balboa Port in Panama City, Panama, photographed in March 2025. REUTERS/Enea Lebrun/File Photo
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