Panama Canal Relaxes Draft and Daily Transit Caps After Heavy Rainfall
What Happened?
Increased rainfall over Gatun Lake in October has allowed the Panama Canal Authority to raise maximum vessel drafts to 49 feet and expand daily slots to 33 transits. While this provides immediate relief for container flows, total watershed precipitation remains below historical norms ahead of the upcoming dry season.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
Published date
November 5, 2026
Advisory category
operational_update
Affected Trade lanes
Asia -> North America East Coast, North America West Coast -> Europe
Affected Ports
PABLB, PAONX
Who is Affected?
Shippers, freight forwarders, and BCOs moving containerized cargo between Asia and the North America East Coast or Europe via the Panama Canal.
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