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Panama Canal Drought: Lower Water Levels, Higher Supply Chain Risk

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Two weeks ago, 160 ships were stuck waiting to pass through the canal, carrying everything from auto parts, Barbie dolls, and diabetes test kits, according to Reuters. Some ships were delayed by as much as 21 days. 55 to 125 million gallons per ship, depending on sizeā€”to move ships through the canal.

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