

El Niño spells dire straits for shippers at the Panama Canal
Sep 7, 2023
The podcast discusses the impact of drought restrictions at the Panama Canal on shipping markets, including longer wait times and increased freight costs. It explores options for ship owners, such as offloading cargo and rerouting ships. The potential impact of El Nino on shipping markets and the risks faced by US agricultural producers are also explored.
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1 2 3 4 5
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Impacts of Transit Reductions and Lower Draft Limits
01:52 • 11min
Increase in Freight Rates and the Potential Impact of El Nino on Shipping Markets
13:13 • 2min
Supply Chain Risks and Alternatives for US Agricultural Producers
15:31 • 2min
Effects of El Niño on Shipping at the Panama Canal
17:06 • 3min