Panama Canal drought forces Maersk to start using 'land bridge' for Oceania cargo
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Shipping giant Maersk informed clients this week that the Panama Canal's low water levels are forcing it to move Oceania cargo by a land bridge.
  • JillyB@beehaw.orgEnglish
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    6 months ago

    Why does a canal with an ocean at either end need to use a lake to fill locks? Wouldn’t it make more sense to pump seawater?

    • Master@lemm.eeEnglish
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      6 months ago

      To separate the flora and fauna from the two oceans. You would get invasive species otherwise.