Panama Canal operating at top capacity as Iran war triggers more LNG vessel traffic, chief says

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PANAMA CITY, ⁠March 20 (Reuters) – The Panama ⁠Canal is operating at ‌top capacity with a daily passage of between 36 and ​38 vessels, the ⁠waterway’s chief Ricaurte ⁠Vasquez told reporters on Friday, ⁠adding ‌that the Iran war is ⁠boosting demand by owners and ​operators ‌of liquefied natural gas tankers, ⁠particularly ​those loading at U.S. ports. Read full story

Date: 21 March, 2026 6:00 am
Source: thestar.com.my

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