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Grid Brief International: Canal-ication Breakdown
Grid Brief International: Canal-ication Breakdown
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Shipments through both the Panama and Suez canals are sinking. Just take a look at this graph:
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The Panama Canal has seen monthly shipments drop 49% and the Suez has seen a sharp 42% plummet. We’re going to take a look at what’s happening to these canals and what this means for the world.
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