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Shippers Are Feeling The Panama Canal Cuts, But Some Are Working Around Them

UBC News World·David Steward·11 October 2026·8 min

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A gas carrier just paid $5.3 million to jump the Panama Canal queue, and surcharges up to $500 per TEU are already hitting Gulf-bound cargo. With El Niño threatening 2027 draft limits, which route should Houston shippers really trust? To learn more, visit https://www.excargo.com/panama-canal-shipping-alternatives/ Excargo Services City: Pasadena Address: 4300 Malone Dr Ste 100, Website: https://www.excargo.com/