Key facts
- El Nino is expected to slow Panama Canal transits next year.
- Lower water levels caused by El Nino are the reason for the slowdown.
The Panama Canal Authority has announced that El Nino is expected to slow down transits in the canal next year. This is due to lower water levels caused by the weather phenomenon. The reduction in transits could have implications for global trade and shipping routes, potentially affecting the cost and availability of various commodities.