- The Panama Canal Authority plans to restrict the amount of cargo ships will be allowed to carry through the canal beginning on September 8.
- The action is a result of the low level of water in Gatun Lake and Alajuela Lake resulting from this year's El Nino phenomenon.
- Citigroup has its eyes on the development, noting retailers with potential exposure this fall to reduced shipping to East Coast ports include Carter's (NYSE:CRI), Columbia Sportswear (NASDAQ:COLM), Wolverine Worldwide (NYSE:WWW), Staples (NASDAQ:SPLS), and Steve Madden (NASDAQ:SHOO).
- Panama Canal Advisory (.pdf)
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