Day: August 24, 2026

The Panama Canal handles approximately 5% of global trade and serves as a critical gateway for U.S. supply chains, connecting Asian manufacturing hubs with ports along the U.S. East and Gulf Coasts, according to reporting by American Shipper. Data from the U.S. International Trade Administration estimated that 72% of vessels transiting the canal are either

Container shipping markets continue to demonstrate resilience while ocean carriers are practicing capacity discipline against steady cargo demand across major East-West trades. According to Drewry’s World Container Index released on August 20, 2026, global container rates increased for a second consecutive week, supported primarily by gains on the Trans-Pacific trades. Drewry’s assessment noted seven scheduled