@CelloMomOnCars@mastodon.social
2026-07-05 12:48 UTC
Mexico’s Interoceanic Rail Corridor "operates as a “dry canal.” Cargo arrives by ship, is unloaded onto freight trains, transported across southern Mexico and then reloaded onto vessels on the opposite coast.
Unlike Panama, the rail-based system doesn’t rely on water levels, giving it a potential edge during periods of climate-related disruption. It may also appeal to operators of larger vessels that can struggle to pass through the canal’s locks."
https://hsjchronicle.com/mexico-interoceanic-rail-corridor-panama-canal-competition/
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@CelloMomOnCars@mastodon.social 2026-08-26 12:02
The Panama Canal handles 5 percent of global maritime trade and about 40 percent of all U.S. container traffic. It may soon transform into a choke point, with ships waiting longer and carrying less cargo. Climate change [is] further stoking drought in this region. While the Panamanian government and shipping companies try to adapt, consumers may be forced to pay the price. Experts expect this situation will increase costs associated with shipping goods worldwide. " https://insideclimatenews.org/news/25082026/todays-climate-el-nino-drought-panama-canal/