According to reports, the Panama Canal is the "throat" of global shipping and an important waterway for global trade. The severe drought is forcing the Panama Canal to introduce shipping restrictions, that is, to adjust the draft restrictions of large ships.
This means that container ships must lighten their load and pay higher fees if they want to pass through the Panama Canal. It is expected that the cost of transporting goods through the Panama Canal will rise further this summer, and the goods may also face delays.