Panama Canal Issues 2025

Panama Canal Issues 2025. Panama city (ap) — a severe drought that began last year has forced authorities to slash ship crossings by 36% in the panama canal, one of the world's most important trade routes. The panama canal is running out of water, threatening the global supply chains and industries that depend on it.

Attacks from a group in yemen have disrupted traffic. In the wake of a drought that hampered shipping, the panama canal’s overseers are eager to expand water storage.