Panama Canal increases daily transit capacity to 34 slots

The Panama Canal has increased its daily transit capacity to 34 booking slots and raised the maximum allowable draft for vessels using the Neopanamax locks.

The changes, announced on 9 November 2026, follow improvements in lake levels and more favourable hydrological forecasts.

According to the Panama Canal Authority, the additional daily slot is available for Super vessels using the Panamax locks. This increases the number of slots in that category from 18 to 19.

The Canal now offers 24 daily slots at the Panamax locks and 10 at the Neopanamax locks, bringing the combined total to 34.

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