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Why some companies are paying more than $1 million to get through the Panama Canal
With the Strait of Hormuz effectively closed, pressure on the Panama Canal has increased. And combined with lower water levels, transit prices through the canal are soaring.
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Companies are paying over $1 million for Panama Canal transit as prices surge amid heightened demand. The surge follows the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz, which has redirected cargo traffic to the canal. Reduced water levels in the canal have further constrained capacity, driving up costs.
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