Panama Canal transits rise 4.1% in FY2026 as tonnage reaches 521 million

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The Panama Canal handled 13,951 vessel transits in fiscal year 2026, up 4.1% from the previous fiscal year, while total tonnage reached 521 million. Increased activity in energy and container shipping supported the gains.

The Panama Canal recorded higher vessel traffic and tonnage in fiscal year 2026, supported by stronger activity in energy shipping and the container shipping sector. The waterway handled 13,951 vessel transits between October 2025 and September 2026, an increase of 4.1% compared with 13,404 transits in the previous fiscal year. Total tonnage reached 521 million […] The post Panama Canal transits rise 4.1% in FY2026 as tonnage reaches 521 million appeared first on Container News.