Ships Backed Up, Supply Chain Threatened, Panama Canal Hobbled by Severe Drought

Ships Backed Up, Supply Chain Threatened, Panama Canal Hobbled by Severe Drought https://ift.tt/CIeM0pS The Panama Canal, a lifeline for global trade, is now facing one of its most challenging periods due to a severe drought. It's a sight not often seen: over 130 ships sitting at anchor off the coast of Panama, waiting their turn to transit the canal. Some may sit here for 10 days or more, or will have to offload weight to get through the canal.