Hormuz blockade drives Panama Canal fees up to $4m

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Shipping companies are paying up to $4 million for priority transit through the Panama Canal due to rerouting caused by the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz. This surge in demand for fast-track slots reflects the significant disruption to global trade routes and increased shipping costs stemming from the Hormuz crisis.

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Shipping companies are paying up to $4 million for last-minute transit through the Panama Canal as the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz disrupts global routes, according to Associated Press. The canal typically charges fixed rates, but auction prices for priority access have surged.

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