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Congestion in Panama Canal Disrupts Container Ship Traffic Income and Poses Challenges for Colombian Banana Exporters During W32

Kevin López

Published Aug 11, 2023

During W32, congestion in the Panama Waterway has resulted in reduced container ship traffic, causing challenges for Colombian banana exporters. The slowdown in traffic is hindering the movement of cargo to Asian markets, and some shipping lines are unable to provide freight quotes until the congestion is resolved.

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