The Panama Canal has tied its record for daily transits by large ships for the third time. Nine ships over 900 feet long passed through the Canal on August 7, matching the record set last year. On average, 39 vessels transit the waterway each day and, of those, usually five vessels are greater than 900 feet.

"Setting this record for the third time is evidence of the ACP's hard work and dedication. Everyday, as demand continues to grow, we are increasing the efficiency and reliability of the waterway," said ACP Vice President of Operations Manuel Benitez. "We are proud of this accomplishment and will continue to build upon our successes to provide the best service to our customers - which is our top priority."