‘Who knows?’: Dorian LPG’s Hadjipateras says future of VLGC Panama Canal transits uncertain

Big question marks have been placed over the ability of VLGCs to secure transit slots at the Panama Canal, Dorian LPG believes.

John Hadjipateras, the US-listed owner’s chief executive, was asked on an earnings call about the decision of the Panama Canal Authority to reduce daily crossings from 32 at present to 18 in February to cope with drought conditions.