Panama Canal Administrator Ricaurte Vasquez said Thursday that the conflict in the West Asia and rising fuel costs could ultimately benefit the interoceanic waterway as global shippers adjust routes.
PANAMA City – Panama Canal Administrator Ricaurte Vásquez said Thursday that the conflict in the Middle East and rising fuel ...
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"If higher energy costs persist, routing cargo through Panama can cut voyages by between three and 15 days, depending on the route, while reducing fuel consumption." ...
Ricaurte Vásquez, Panama Canal Administrator, indicates that rising fuel costs and Middle East conflicts may enhance the canal's attractiveness for global shipping.