Charlie StrossJun 4, 2023

Panama Canal’s Continuing Draft Reductions Pose Threat to Trade

Buried lede: it's due to a drought reducing water availability for the locks. Cause is climate change. https://maritime-executive.com/article/panama-canal-s-continuing-draft-reductions-pose-threat-to-trade

Panama Canal’s Continuing Draft Reductions Pose Threat to Trade

Concern is growing that a significant climate event is unfolding at the Panama Canal, with the potential of impacting one of the world’s most importan...

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Show threadSimon Waldman
@cstross A direct parallel there with the European waterway systems last summer, which saw coal barges 1/3 full to keep their draught down.
Jun 4, 2023 at 8:15pmWeb