Panama Canal returns to 'normalcy' by increasing daily crossings to 36 after the drought
epa11578332 A vessel transits the Panama Canal in Panama City, Panama, 30 August 2024 (issued 01 September 2024). Starting 01 September 2024, the Panama Canal will allow 36 ships to transit daily, the ideal number of daily crossings that will restore a relative 'normalcy' to the transoceanic route. This comes in a year where crossings have increased following reductions due to the severe drought. EPA/Carlos Lemos
