Shipping companies unable to predict and plan for canal transit delays and capacity constraints

Logistics and shipping companies face unpredictable delays at the Panama Canal due to draught restrictions and geopolitical disruptions, causing vessels to queue for weeks without visibility into transit timelines. Current planning tools lack real-time canal capacity data and restriction forecasting, forcing shippers to make costly decisions about rerouting, holding inventory, or accepting massive delays. This directly impacts supply chain costs, customer commitments, and working capital for freight forwarders and container shipping lines.