The canal transports ships through the Gatun Lake, some 26 meters (85 ft) above sea level, via a series of interconnecting locks. Each ship’s transit requires some 200 million litres (53 million ...

It takes just eight minutes for the Pacific Queen to rise 13.5 metres above sea level and it is fascinating to watch the workings of what could well be the ‘Eighth Wonder of the World’.

Some companies had planned to reroute to the Red Sea — a key route between Asia and Europe — to avoid delays at the Panama Canal, analysts say. Now, that's no longer an option for most.

The UN trade body sounded an alarm Thursday that global trade is being disrupted by attacks in the Red Sea, the war in Ukraine, and low water levels in the Panama Canal.

Hopes for a significant rebound in Panama Canal water levels to boost throughput will likely be met with a harsh reality over the next few months. The post Water level projections threaten future ...

UN: Global trade is being disrupted by Red Sea attacks, war in Ukraine and low water in Panama Canal By: Edith M. Lederer, The Associated Press Posted: 9:46 PM CST Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024 ...