More upheaval for global shipping as Panama Canal cuts traffic due to drought
One of the most severe droughts to ever hit Panama has stirred chaos in the 80-kilometre route, causing a traffic jam of vessels.
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![A cargo ship is guided through the Panama Canal, in Panama City, Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024. A cargo ship passing through the Panama Canal.](https://i.cbc.ca/1.7088733.1705674578!/fileImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/16x9_620/panama-canal.jpg)
One of the most severe droughts to ever hit Panama has stirred chaos in the 80-kilometre route, causing a traffic jam of vessels.