'Climate is the new culprit': How the Panama Canal drought exposes growing global supply chain risks

Michael Holder
clock • 10 min read
Panama Canal | Credit: iStock
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Panama Canal | Credit: iStock

The drought that has led to queues of cargo ships at the Panama Canal is the latest in a string of developments that highlight how climate impacts are fuelling inflation

The continuation of the drought that has led to shipping restrictions through the Panama Canal could pose significant risks to international supply chains, underscoring the growing threat posed by mounting...

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