July 29, 2026
The Panama Canal reported higher transit volumes and cargo tonnage during the third quarter of fiscal year 2026 (October 2025-June 2026), while continuing to adapt its operations to meet global shipping demand in anticipation of a severe El Ni�o event.
As of June 30, FY2026, the Panama Canal averaged 35 daily transits, with a total of 10,726 transits during the current fiscal year (October-June), a 5.2% increase from the 10,191 transits recorded during the same period in FY2025.
During the same period, the canal handled 389.96 million Panama Canal Universal Measurement System (PC/UMS) tons, up 7.2% from 363.66 million PC/UMS tons during the corresponding period of the previous fiscal year.
The Panama Canal noted that the probability of a severe El Ni�o event has increased, rising significantly from 25% in April to 81%, as of July. As a result, the Panama Canal continues to closely monitor weather conditions and stands ready to implement preventive measures based on lessons learned during the 2023-2024 El Ni�o event.
Source: Panama Canal Authority