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CMA CGM's Jaxport Gambit: Sidestepping Panama's El Niño Nightmare

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.

Supply Chain Beat Apr 11, 2026 4 min read
CMA CGM container ship docking at Jaxport terminal amid Florida sunrise

⚡ Key Takeaways

  • CMA CGM adds Jaxport to Asia express for faster U.S. East Coast access amid Panama threats. 𝕏
  • El Niño risks halving canal transits, spiking rates 100%+ like 2023. 𝕏
  • Jaxport poised for 20% volume surge; shippers, reroute now to cut delays. 𝕏
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Originally reported by JOC Journal of Commerce

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