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Panama Canal transits rose to 933 in July from 845 in June, the lowest since the expanded locks opened, and early August data show further improvement. Container traffic between the US and Asia is recovering while cruise and LNG traffic lag.
A recovering canal supports ocean freight flows for US grain and feed exports to Asia, modestly easing shipping constraints, though the impact on commodity prices is limited.
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