Panama Canal operates at full capacity amid Middle East war

The Panama Canal is operating at top capacity, with a daily passage of between 36 and 38 vessels, the waterway's chief Ricaurte Vasquez said. He added that the Middle East war was boosting demand from owners and operators of liquefied natural gas (LNG) tankers. The demand was particularly strong for ⁠those loading at US ports, Vasquez further stated.