Seceta lovește una dintre cele mai importante rute comerciale ale lumii: tot mai puține nave pot traversa canalul

El Niño is impacting global maritime transport as Panama Canal imposes new restrictions due to drought, leading to delays and increased costs for shipping companies. Authorities have reduced daily transits from 36 to 32 in September, with plans to lower it further to 29.5 in October, an 18% decrease from August. The canal, crucial for international trade, connects the Caribbean Sea to the Pacific Ocean and handles about 5% of global maritime trade. The drought has led to low water levels, prompting limits on the number and size of vessels. The situation is exacerbated by El Niño, expected to reach peak intensity later this year, affecting Central America and northern South America. Additionally, geopolitical tensions are complicating maritime routes, increasing costs and wait times for vessels.