VOICED : Panama reabre modernizado y ampliado su centenario Canal

The expanded Panama Canal, after nearly nine years of construction, is now open, allowing larger ships to transit between the Caribbean and the Pacific. This expansion triples the canal's capacity, accommodating 97% of the world's container ships. Despite a 20-month delay due to disputes and cost overruns, the canal is expected to double its annual cargo tonnage in the next decade. Since its original opening in 1914, over a million ships have passed through, playing a crucial role in global trade, particularly between the US and Asia.

What is the maximum number of containers the expanded Panama Canal can accommodate?

• 7,000 containers

• 10,000 containers

• 14,000 containers

• 20,000 containers

How many months was the inauguration of the expanded Panama Canal delayed?

• 30 months

• 24 months

• 20 months

• 12 months

What was the initial estimated cost of the Panama Canal expansion project?

• $3.5 billion

• $5.25 billion

• $7 billion

• $10 billion

What percentage of global maritime trade currently passes through the Panama Canal?

• 15%

• 3%

• 10%

• 5%

Since its opening in 1914, how many ships have crossed the Panama Canal?

• 750,000 ships

• 1 million ships

• 500,000 ships

• 1.5 million ships