Which major supply chain innovation was implemented at the Panama Canal in 2016 that significantly increased its capacity and impact on global shipping routes?

The global supply chain relies heavily on key geographic features that connect markets and facilitate international trade. The Panama Canal stands as one of the most significant maritime shortcuts in the world, dramatically reducing shipping distances between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. This poll tests your knowledge about this crucial supply chain infrastructure and its impact on global logistics and commerce.

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The completion of a third set of locks allowing passage of Neo-Panamax vessels up to 14,000 TEU capacity
Implementation of a rail-based container transport system that bypasses the canal locks
Construction of a sea-level canal segment eliminating the need for locks in smaller vessels
Introduction of autonomous vessel guidance systems reducing transit times by 40%