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A ship pays $5.3 million to cross the Panama Canal

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A vessel has paid 5.3 million dollars to transit the Panama Canal, highlighting the high costs associated with navigating the critical maritime route. The canal, which facilitates 5% of global maritime trade, is currently facing operational adjustments due to ongoing conditions.

Beginning September 3, the Panama Canal Authority will reduce daily transit capacity from 36 to 34 vessels. This measure reflects the logistical constraints currently impacting the waterway's throughput.

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Read the full story at the source El Mundo (Madrid, Spain) · ES
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