AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoPanama Canal Watch: Canal tolls hit record highs as Iran-war disruptions and El Niño-linked low water levels squeeze capacity, with ships reportedly paying about $4m to jump the queue and daily auction prices for priority slots averaging around $1.1m—over 16 times last year. Middle East Shipping Crisis: Iran-US talks remain stalled, while Houthis carried out a deadly Bab el-Mandeb attack and the U.S. disabled a Panama-flagged vessel in the Gulf of Oman for allegedly trying to breach the blockade. Regional Ripple Effects: With the Strait of Hormuz effectively shut, the Red Sea is also under threat, pushing more traffic toward Panama and helping drive oil prices higher. Colombia Earthquake, Felt in Panama: A 7.4 quake in western Colombia has killed hundreds and injured thousands, with reports saying it was felt in Panama; rescue efforts continue and the King of the UK sent condolences. Tech/Connectivity: Google announced three new subsea cable systems across the Americas, including connections running through Panama.
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