Panama Canal records highest cargo volume as Hormuz closure reroutes trade

The Panama Canal Authority reported record cargo volumes for the fiscal year ending September, driven by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. The rerouting of shipping from the Middle East to the Americas has increased transits through the canal, highlighting a structural shift in global trade flows. The sustainability of this volume depends on the duration of the Hormuz disruption and potential capacity constraints at the canal.

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