Tanker pays record $5.3 mn to transit Panama Canal
By The BriefBrief
A tanker paid a record $5.3 million to transit the Panama Canal, the canal administrator said. The payment sets a new high for canal transit fees, according to the administrator’s statement.
WHO:Panama Canal administrator
WHAT:A tanker paid a record $5.3 million to transit the Panama Canal.
WHEN:Reported Aug 28, 2026 at 1:16 AM ET
WHERE:Panama
WHY:Cause not yet established.
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