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The Panama Canal Authority set a maximum NeoPanamax draft of 15.09m from 1 March 2022, while Panamax lock draft stays at 12.04m. Published waiting times show delays of up to 15 days for Panamax-plus southbound transits.
Higher allowable drafts modestly ease loading constraints for grain cargoes through the canal, while waiting times still add cost to US Gulf and Pacific feed shipments.
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