Drop sharply! Panama Canal transit data released in November

According to Panama Canal Authority (ACP) data, the total number of crossings in November was down 22 percent from October. Throughput through Neopanamax Lock was down 28 percent compared to October, while throughput through Panamax Lock was down 19 percent.

In November, the new Panama locks had an average of 7.37 crossings a day, down 25% from 9.83 a day in November last year.

In contrast, the year-on-year decline at Panama locks began as early as May. Between May and October, the average daily traffic through Panama locks decreased by 11% compared with the same period last year. 

In that regard, November marked a major recession. Last month, Panama-type locks averaged 18.74 crossings per day, down 29% from November 2022.

Ship operators appear to have learned their lesson. Instead of going to the Panama Canal without a reservation, they are opting for alternative routes that avoid risk and reduce queues and waiting times.

急剧下降！巴拿马运河11月份过境数据公布

       根据巴拿马运河管理局(ACP)数据显示，11月的过境总数比10月下降了22%。与10月相比，通过Neopanamax船闸的吞吐量下降了28%，而通过Panamax船闸的吞吐量下降了19%。

       11月，新巴拿马型船闸平均每天有7.37次过境，比去年11月的每天9.83次下降了25%。

       相比之下，巴拿马型船闸的同比下降早在5月份就开始了。在5月至10月期间，通过巴拿马型船闸的日均运输量比去年同期下降了11%。

       在这方面，11月标志着重大衰退。上个月，巴拿马型船闸平均每天有18.74次过境，与2022年11月相比下降了29%。

       船舶运营商似乎已经吸取了教训。他们不会在没有预订的情况下前往巴拿马运河，而是选择替代路线，避免风险，减少排队和等待时间。