Panama: ports, chokepoints and disruptions
The archive records 2 disruptions involving Panama. This build covers 3 of its ports and 1 bordering chokepoint. IMF PortWatch lists 9 ports in Panama in total.
Key facts
- Recorded events
- 2
- Ongoing now
- 1
- Ports covered here
- 3
- PortWatch ports in country
- 9
- ISO codes
- PA, PAN
Ongoing now
Oil and gas exposure
| Chokepoint | Crude oil and petroleum liquids, 1H25 | Share of world maritime oil trade | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panama Canal | 2.3 million barrels a day | 3% | – |
Source: US Energy Information Administration, World Oil Transit Chokepoints, last updated 3 March 2026. Terms.
Events
| Start | Event | Type | Status | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-01 | Panama Canal cuts Neopanamax draft and daily transit slots | Drought restriction | ongoing | 3 Significant |
| 2023-03-01 | Drought cuts draft and daily transits at the Panama Canal | Drought restriction | ended | 4 Severe |