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Panama Canal congestion redirects gas tankers to longer routes

Congestion at the Panama Canal is prompting gas tankers to use unusual alternative routes.

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Longer routes can disrupt energy shipping and raise transport costs.

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  1. Panama Canal congestion drives gas tankers to unusual routes ↗businesstimes.com.sg · Recorded source date: Aug 28, 2026, 12:46 PM UTC

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