Posted on Aug 16, 2025 / Travel
Key challenges include water availability, climate variability, and growing ship sizes. Droughts can lower lake levels, forcing draft restrictions or fewer daily transits to conserve water. Maintenance of locks, channels, and equipment is continuous and costly. Environmental stewardship of the watershed is essential to sustain freshwater supplies. Competition from alternative routes and overland logistics also influences traffic. The ACP balances reliability, pricing, and sustainability to keep the canal competitive.
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