The Panama Canal rules out impact from accident in Baltimore, USA.

The Panama Canal dismissed any impact on its operations from the accident that occurred in Baltimore, United States, where the container ship Dali collided with a bridge, leaving at least six people missing. The Canal administration expressed condolences for the loss of life and stated that, although the incident affects the supply chain of containerized cargo and other goods, it will not have a significant impact on the routine operation of the interoceanic waterway. The President of the United States, Joe Biden, has ordered the reconstruction of the damaged Francis Scott Key Bridge in the accident and the reopening of the currently blocked port of Baltimore. The cargo ship Dali, with a history of propulsion problems, collided with the bridge in the early hours of Tuesday, causing damage to both the infrastructure and workers in the area. Despite the magnitude of the incident, it is expected that shippers will reassign the containerized cargo from the port of Baltimore to other port facilities on the east coast of the United States, such as Norfolk, New York, or New Jersey. The Panama Canal, crucial in connecting 180 maritime routes reaching 1,920 ports in 170 countries, is closely monitoring the situation in close contact with its customers. The United States, the main user of the interoceanic canal it managed until 1999, is a key player in global trade that passes through this strategic waterway. Although the incident in Baltimore has caused shock and concern, it is expected that the Panama Canal will continue to operate normally, ensuring the smooth flow of maritime traffic in the region.