| The Canal is operated 24/7 |
This container carrier is now entering the Pacific Ocean. A normal transit takes about 8-10 hours. |
47% of the traffic is Panamax. That leaves about one foot (30 cm) on each side of these big boys. |
Just after the San Miguel locks, entering the 'Corte Culebra' (snake's cut) |
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On the left, a container carrier leaving the Gatun locks. Above, a colleague on the lake, on its way to the locks on the Pacific side of the Canal. |
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 The 'Corte Culebra' with the 'Gaillaird' cut (the hill) on the right side of the Canal. This cut took a lot of dynamite. |
