# Lars Jensen

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## Timeline

- **2026-10-01**: Draught cut to 14.48 metres and surcharge takes effect — Neopanamax draught limit tightens to 14.48 metres and CMA CGM's Low Water Surcharge becomes effective.
- **2026-09-15**: Daily transits fall to 32 — Daily transit slots are further reduced to 32, subject to change.
- **2026-09-03**: Daily transits fall from 36 to 34 — Panama Canal daily transit slots are reduced to 34, subject to change.
- **2026-09-02**: Neopanamax draught cut to 14.63 metres — Maximum permitted draught for Neopanamax vessels is reduced to 14.63 metres.
- **2026-08-27**: Surcharge start date postponed to 1 October — CMA CGM tells customers the Low Water Surcharge will now begin 1 October instead of 1 September.
- **2026-08-25**: CMA CGM announces $150/TEU Low Water Surcharge — Carrier announces the surcharge will take effect 1 September on cargo from South America's west coast through the Panama Canal.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### Panama Canal cuts transits to 32 daily as 55% of Neopanamax capacity hit
2026-08-28 17:37:58 · Sentiment: Negative · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 2

Tightening Panama Canal draught limits and fewer daily transits threaten roughly 55% of nominal Neopanamax TEU capacity, with CMA CGM deferring its $150/TEU Low Water Surcharge to 1 October. Supply chain teams moving cargo off South America's west coast face higher costs and reduced effective capacity heading into peak season.
Full story: https://getsupplybrief.com/story/panama-canal-draught-cuts-55-percent-neopanamax-capacity

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