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Tanker pays record $5.3m to transit Panama Canal: Report

A tanker set a new benchmark by paying an unprecedented $5.3 million for expedited transit through the Panama Canal. This payment not only guarantees quick passage before El Nino triggers further shipping limitations but also comes as Panama declares a state of emergency over drought-induced low water levels.

29 Aug 2026 10:32 am