The week in charts: Philippines orders crews to avoid high-risk areas | Panama Canal transits still below pre-drought levels | Vehicle carrier markets buoyant
Lloyd’s List’s weekly showing of the data and figures behind our news, analysis and markets coverage
Traffic through the Bab el Mandeb continues as normal, despite two ships being sunk last week; Average Panama Canal transits per day flat in June versus May with numbers down 14% versus June 2022, prior to drought; Strong car exports from China and continued Suez Canal diversions have helped to keep freight rates and charter rates relatively high
