The Panama Canal has announced an increase in its daily transit capacity: reservation slots for Super-category vessels in the Panamax locks rose from 18 to 19 per day.
With the adjustment, the canal’s total capacity rises to 34 daily transits across the Panamax (24) and Neopanamax (10) locks, giving shipping lines more access and better route planning.
The maximum authorised draft in the Neopanamax locks was also raised: since 9 November it stands at 15.24 metres (50 feet), allowing ships to pass with more cargo.
