Panama Canal traffic rises amid Middle East conflict
The Panama Canal Authority expects higher vessel traffic to continue until regional tensions ease. Since October the canal recorded 300 additional crossings.
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The Panama Canal Authority recorded 300 vessel crossings since October as shippers reroute to avoid the U.S.-Iran war in the Middle East. This traffic volume exceeds the same period last fiscal year. Increased canal throughput boosts toll revenue for Panama while highlighting the fragility of Middle Eastern maritime routes.
