Panama Canal Limits Ship Passages

The Panama Canal Authority has imposed restrictions on ship transit starting September, due to a decline in rainfall caused by the El Niño phenomenon. Initially, 34 ships will be allowed to pass daily beginning September 4, then the number will be reduced to 32 ships starting September 15. These measures come after the Authority had previously stated that it did not intend to impose any restrictions. However, a 44% decrease in water flows and a 34% decline in rainfall since May have necessitated actions to preserve water levels. The reduction is attributed to the possibility that El Niño may cause further decreases in rainfall during 2026 and 2027, threatening the sustainability of the canal’s operations and water supplies. Data shows that the average number of ships transiting until June 2026 was around 35 ships daily, with a capacity of up to 40 ships per day.

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