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Who profits from these fees?
The Panama Canal Authority, a government agency, manages the waterway and holds daily auctions for transit slots. The record high fees paid by ships, like the reported $4 million, go directly to this authority. This income helps fund the canal's operations, maintenance, and future expansion projects.
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