Will Panama Canal Boost East Coast Traffic? Port Technology Asks

The lastest (May 2016) data from Datamyne, shows gains in import volumes for the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, Port Technology reports.

But, Port Technology asks, will the opening of the expanded Panama Canal derail the West Coast ports’ growth trends? Transit times to the East Coast can be cut by five days via the canal compared to cross-country rail.

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