Recent shipping disruptions at the Panama and Suez canals increased costs and made U.S. grain less competitive globally. Neil Johnke, a corn trading expert with CHS, helps us understand the impact of the situation. Since mid-2023, low water levels have frequently restricted Panama Canal traffic, while geopolitical conflicts have caused ships to avoid the Suez Canal. These issues force ships to take longer, costlier routes. The Panama Canal's drought has led to restricted ship drafts and higher transit rates, rerouting many grain shipments from the U.S. Gulf to Asia around the Cape of Good Hope, increasing time and fuel costs by 30%. The Suez Canal has seen reduced traffic due to Houthi rebel attacks, further increasing freight rates and rerouting commerce. “Our logistics experts are working tirelessly to find alternative routes and strategies to keep our supply chain moving despite these challenges,” says Johnke.
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