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Panama Canal Cuts Daily Booking Slots as El Niño Threat Disrupts Vessel Scheduling
The Panama Canal Authority is cutting daily booking capacity from 36 to 34 vessels starting July 25, suspending close-in 'Period 3' slot auctions for regular and super Panamax vessels. The measure responds to growing El Niño fears and follows a draft reduction on July 1. Norton Lilly warns affected vessels face greater difficulty securing passages, and competition for advance bookings is expected to rise.
Jul 22, 2026 1 source