Shipping routes are crumbling. El Niño might dry up the Panama Canal, handing US resins a surprise win.
America's home furnishing imports just hit a wall. And now El Niño might slam the door shut on Pacific shipments via a parched Panama Canal.
Your next container from Asia might dock in Jacksonville instead of the usual spots, thanks to CMA CGM's latest route tweak. Blame El Niño's shadow over the Panama Canal—it's set to squeeze supplies and jack up prices for everyday goods.
Ships stack up like frustrated commuters. FedEx Freight's spin-off clock ticks louder amid whispers of route diversification—just as El Niño eyes the Panama Canal.
Your next smartphone or TV might cost more this holiday season. El Niño's brewing storm at the Panama Canal threatens to snarl US electronics imports, piling on shipping woes.