Panama Canal Tolls Surge Amid Drought Concerns
Shipping companies are paying over a million dollars to transit the Panama Canal due to drought concerns. Fees averaged 300% in April, with some vessels using an auction system.
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Sources · 7 independent
KQED FM
“The Panama Canal Authority says some vessels are paying more than a million dollars to”
WAMU 88.5 DC
“Canal. As NPR's Jackie North and reports, it's costing shipping companies more.”
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