O navă a plătit un preț record de 5,3 milioane de dolari ca să treacă prin canalul Panama. Cum s-a ajuns aici

A ship paid a record $5.3 million to transit the Panama Canal, driven by reduced crossings due to El Nino effects. The South Korean company SK Gas secured this priority passage for its vessel, G. Spirit, amid declining water levels affecting canal operations. Starting September 3, the canal will cut daily transits from 36 to 34, and further to 32 by mid-September, impacting global maritime trade. The auction prices reflect market demand, with previous bids reaching up to $4 million due to urgent transport needs. The canal is crucial for trade between the U.S. and Asia.