Due to ongoing climate and water issues with the Panama Canal, Maersk is modifying its Oceania – Americas service. Maersk informed customers that its northbound and southbound OC1 service, operating between Oceania and the Americas, would cease transiting the Panama Canal. "The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) has had to reduce the number and weight of vessels that can pass through the canal due to current and projected water levels in Gatun Lake. Vessels that previously used the Panama Canal will now bypass it, using a "land bridge" that employs rail to transport cargo across Panama's 80 km width. We remain in close contact with the Panama Canal Authority to provide timely updates," Maersk concluded.
