Panama Canal Authority
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Panama Canal raises draft and transit capacity as rainfall improves Gatun Lake outlook
The Panama Canal Authority is easing restrictions after improved rainfall conditions, increasing neopanamax transit availability from October 15 and immediately raising the maximum authorised draft.
Ports & Logistics · 06 Sep 2026Panama Canal Postpones Planned Neopanamax Draft Reduction
The Panama Canal Authority will retain a maximum Neopanamax draft of 48 feet, postponing a reduction planned for October 1 after reviewing Gatun Lake levels and weather forecasts. Daily transit capacity remains restricted as the canal manages freshwater supplies.
Ports & Logistics · 31 Aug 2026Panama Canal Eases Neopanamax Booking Rules as Water Constraints Tighten Capacity
The Panama Canal Authority will temporarily allow customers to hold multiple Neopanamax reservations for the same booking date and secure slots on consecutive dates, offering greater flexibility as reduced rainfall and strong vessel demand put pressure on transit capacity.
Ports & Logistics · 23 Aug 2026Panama Canal to Reduce Daily Transit Slots as El Niño Threatens Water Levels
The Panama Canal Authority will reduce daily transits to 34 vessels from September 4 and 32 from September 15, citing below-average rainfall and the expected severity of the 2026-2027 El Niño event.