News / US ag exporters at most risk from Panama and Mississippi restrictions

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Falling water levels continue to disrupt cargo traffic through the Panama Canal as well as on the Mississippi river.

There is no relief in sight for either key traffic artery, with restrictions for the Canal likely to remain in effect through next year, while shippers on the Mississippi are bracing for worse disruption in the coming weeks.

Concerns about the viability of the Panama Canal as an efficient route for trade are mounting as the drought that has impacted shipping there is ...