Navigating giants - E1

Navigating Giants - Episode 1

In episode one, we join the Stena Impulse as it transits the iconic Panama Canal— one of the world’s most important waterways, a true marvel of engineering and a vital artery for global trade connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans and enabling the efficient movement of goods across continents.

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The Panama Canal's strategic importance cannot be overstated for the shipping industry, it represents both opportunity and challenge. With just 50 centimeters to spare and 47,000 tonnes under way, the first episode of Navigating Giants highlights the precision, professionalism and teamwork required to keep global commerce moving. Over the years, limitations on the number of vessels allowed through the canal primarily due to severe drought in the region have had a significant impact on our business and the industry, highlighting just how vital this passage is to international commerce.