Mexico’s $4.5BN Panama Canal Rival

The Panama Canal has powered global trade for over a hundred years. There's no better way to transport goods from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific - but maybe, that's about to change. Mexico is about to open a new project: the Interoceanic Corridor of the Isthmus of Tehuantepec. But what is this thing? And will it replace the Panama Canal?
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0:00 Mexico’s $4.5BN New Panama Canal
0:27 The Panama Canal
4:35 The Tren Interoceánico
7:25 Mexico's New Rail Line
10:58 What happens to the Panama Canal?
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[@MegaBuildsYT]

What do you think about Mexico‘s new rail network? 🤔 Which megaprojects should we cover next?

[@donald992]

I think the rail network has a huge potential to be as significant as the Panama Canal for shipping, especially with the Panama Canal's problems.

[@iamg000]

They should cut a new canal...

[@navilandinator4479]

Idk

[@navilandinator4479]

Spacescrapers?

[@tobyw9573]

Central Mex is very mountainous according to an article I read. Population lives in a horizontal band across the center of the country. Check it out.

[@tybrady4598]

I was at first thinking Mexico was making a canal, that would be best, but the Panama Canal has problems, so a railroad with good ports that can load and unload quickly would be a great solution. I really want to see Mexico prosper.

[@henryhenry271]

unloading and loading a train then unloading train and loading ship takes time and money. This could be used if panama canal water situation worsens.

[@ericperkins3078]

Mexico will never "prosper" as long as it is run by corrupt politicians like Lopez Obrador (sends in the army to seize a private railroad from a group he used to befriend). Mexico has had the exact resources and location as the US and yet remains a third world country. Think it through.

[@weirdshibainu]

@@henryhenry271 Exactly. The use of a rail is literally a step backwards. What next? Steam engines?

[@johnpetry5321]

@@weirdshibainu average wait times for ships wanting to use the canal are nine days. Unloading a modern container ship typically takes a day or slightly more depending on the ship. Unloading a ship, loading a train, transporting cargo 191 miles and loading onto a new ship will be faster. It will not replace the canal but it will give shippers an additional option.

[@jackhayes7282]

@@johnpetry5321Current wait time for the canal for %90 of the ships using it is 2-3 days. The rail option already exists in the Canal Zone, and it’s more expensive and takes more time.

Mexico's new rail network is a game-changer! Exciting to see the country making smart moves for its economy

[@armassilenciosasparaguerra1668]

Who are You?? 6 milions

[@paulcrosa9834]

the route already existed before the Panama canal was built and once the Panama canal opened, the mexican option became obsolete. Once the Panama canal is imporoved the Mexican option has no chance to even get to the 1.4 million containes it's supposed to reach

[@aebemacgill]

Yup. Maybe Mexican presidents will be able to stop demanding we accept the population of Mexico. And it will put a dent in Xi's income.

[@ernestoguzman1126]

@@paulcrosa9834 You really know the reality of this fiasco, only propaganda of Lopez Obrador

[@Totecc]

@@paulcrosa9834 panama canal is slow now in termss of the many ships trying to get through there. CIIT should aleviate the stress, unless like you say, someone is willing to throw tens of billions of dollars at it.

[@lab35982]

As a Canadian, I say go for it Mexico. The Arctic route is far longer and the weather challenges are greater, but more importantly, the extreme damage that can be brought to the sensitive arctic environment is not worth the money. Mexico far more than Canada needs the economic advantages this project can bring. So Via Mexico!

[@shawncrob]

As an emerging exporter from my home country from Trinidad & Tobago and the Caribbean; I am very excited for a project like this since I sometimes export recyclable raw material to port Veracruz 👌

[@PugaMBA]

Mexico is poised to become very successful and take advantage of its geographical and demographic condition. As long as corruption is handled properly and kept at bay, the rest of its problems will eventually fade away. The country has everything, an amazing culture, amazing food, amazing people, hard working etiquette, a happy cultural demeanor, and the list goes on… Good job, Mexico. 🇲🇽

[@Sergio-yp5pw]

Yeah, like corruption IT ONLY happens in Mexico, right? US and the other countries are pure as Mary Magdalane, right?

[@majorsynthqed7374]

I have lived in SW Florida for the past two years. Can confirm that Mexican and Cuban food is awesome and has put 15 pounds on me. Since South Florida is basically Latin America in most places, I'm sure I'm getting the real stuff!

[@JoseGarcia-ry9pq]

your comment makes me feel proud to be Mexican. gracias.!

[@tommywestmoreland6113]

then the drug cartels will have another way to spread fentynal...

[@GSXRDAVE73]

Mexico will be the new china by the end of this decade.

[@christopherdaffron8115]

OK it was the French who started building the Panama Canal in the 1880's. The US eventually took over the project and finished it by 1914.

[@jaybee9269]

The French met yellow fever and malaria. But they didn’t have Walter Reed.

[@matthewgibbs6886]

y best not to give accurate info i blame public edjumaction

[@leecowell8165]

Yeah the French.. they started the Vietnam war as well. They're about as nasty as we are regarding sticking our noses into other people's business.

[@aurelienbidault9064]

Yes same for suez canal

[@LA_Commander]

Yes but they gave up and quit

[@gustavovillegas5909]

As the son of Mexican immigrants, the prospect of Mexico becoming an economic powerhouse is incredibly exciting. Mexico has a young, growing, and hardworking workforce that could be a game changer for the global economy. Seeing the standard of living increase for all my family would be truly wonderful

[@bjird7278]

they just copy thailand is plan nothing innovative mexico still rules by mafia anyway

[@betolongoria8156]

😂😂 😂😂 no mames!

[@Chiton10]

They just have to keep the dirty US from it . And welcome Russia 🇷🇺 to have a military base nearby . The US don’t Treat my people at the border like animals , Why benefit those bastards . Russians treats people like humans . While the US prefer to bring NAZiS from Ukraine than helping people this come here to work .

[@albertozamora3853]

Well imagine eliminating China jobs and moving them to Mexico? Cut cost of shipping from overseas and just have it railed or trucked from Mexico. Of course drugs and crime etc would probably increase in Mexico as a result, more opportunities to ship drugs to the United States with increased imports.

[@user-dw4vz5hy8d]

​@@betolongoria8156a México le va ir bien por el nearshoring y la nueva ferrocarrilisacion

[@paulshamblin6260]

Mexico is a great country to visit. I think ill live there one day when i retire. The people have always been friendly when i have visited.

[@randpherigo9724]

keep going ...lol thatl change!

[@diegonacholopezgarcia8562]

I think the industrial parks need to be highlighted more. The new factories will allow raw materials to come in from one ocean and go out as goods to the other side. So the entire project is not only a transportation route, but an industrialization hub, and a great opportunity for international companies to outsource their factories as well for mexican companies to export goods.

[@weareallbeingwatched4602]

Think "made in Mexico = made in China" right

[@trent5555]

That's an unfortunate misconception. I think workers in both countries are capable of producing high standard manufactured goods. It all depends on raw materials, methods and training. Lets not put down the workers that break their backs to make fortunes for the wealthy.@@weareallbeingwatched4602

[@vincentgrinn2665]

yeah this part is often misrepresented about the new line it isnt suppose to compete with the panama canal in the sense that its transporting goods from one ocean to the other this railway line is a big assembly line conveyor belt basically, its taking raw materials from one ocean and putting out finished products in the other ocean

[@Awol991]

Yes. Raw goods in, Mexican up value then out to the US.

[@tomsanders5584]

Thanks to Covid, distance, Chinese aggression, etc. Mexico has become the United States' largest trading partner. The industrialization of Mexico can only be a good thing for both countries.

[@pavelfg1]

one of the most important parts of the project that it was not mentioned in the video is that the goverment is also considering building industrial hubs across the railway. The main idea is that the train won't transport only finished products, but also raw materials will be unloaded on one side and transformed into finished goods as they cross through the railroad. IT would be like a horizontal factory, you have raw materials in the Atlantic and you will have finished goods in the Pacific. This is one of its key features since this is something the Panama Canal cannot do

[@pearls1626]

He mentioned it.

[@VictorReyes-kq7up]

- UNA MUY BUENA VISION Y MEJOR EL ENTENDIMIENTO DEL PROPÓSITO PRINCIPAL. MATERIAS PRIMAS TERMINADAS Y LLEVARLAS AL MERCADO MUNDIAL.

[@buddyclem7328]

You weren't paying attention to the video. There was even an animation about it.

[@Antifag1977]

I just hope the Mexican president dunks on our racist politicians here in the USA and says "We built a railroad and America is going to pay for it!". And then watch how fast all that "secure the Southern border" and "bad hombres" noise disappears as they have to plead with Mexico for railcar slots. . As an American that has been frustrated and embarrassed by my shit hole country for the last decade or so, I need that schadenfreude lol!

[@emilianogv2978]

​@@buddyclem7328pero se menciono muy por encima, el video se enfoco en tratar al corredor del istmo cono otra simple ruta comercial de paso igual que el canal de panama, el estrecho de magallanes o el paso por canada, cuando el corredor es completamente distinto, como dijo el OP se trata mas bien de un corredor industrial y logistico.

[@keithforeman2180]

I agree, very dedicated hard working people. Here in America they've reinvented themselves and are starting their own businesses and nationwide franchises. I happen to drive a school bus and kids from Mexico and Centro America are the most polite and friendly. I love them kids!

[@cliffthelightning]

Congrats to Mexico, very cool project. I wish them well!

[@johnforsyth6954]

As someone who lived in Tehuantepec, Salina Cruz, another small town close to Ixtapec, and various other locations in Oaxaca, I am excited for the potential. This area historically has been in great need of investment and this could be a great for the community

[@ReyDavid-777]

Compatriotas🇲🇽 istmeños de Coatzacoalcos hasta salina Cruz,no se opongan contra las inversiones de los 10 polos de desarrollo, he recibido noticias de Google de que algunos pobladores de oponen algunos polos industriales

[@Boratsajdiyev]

Votaste por Obrador verdad? 😒

[@montoya3908]

Y tu por quien votaste😂​@@Boratsajdiyev

[@philipgermani1616]

Sounds like a brilliant strategy for Mexico. As for Panama, remember that competition is good. They should both thrive.

[@dannycalley7777]

PG...............Mexico has replaced china as our biggest trade partner , viva Mexico !!!!!

[@barryparkinson294]

What I see is a Convayer Belt called a Train, rows and rows of them that can unload a Ship with 300 Containers on it in what, 300 minutes, that's 5 hours, that is pushing it but you get the idea, unload the Ship fast and move each Train out as soon as loaded, then the next, then the next. Then the Trains head West to the Pacific or North to USA. China is in the North Pacific and Ships to Australia direct plus West Coast USA and everywhere else, what needs to be sorted is China to East Coast of USA. B P

[@frankieseward8667]

​@@barryparkinson294and with the panana canal suffer drought the railway is in a prime opportunity

[@mrsillytacos]

​@@dannycalley7777rather have a neighbor make our suit than some commies 🇺🇸🤝🇲🇽

[@davidhollenshead4892]

@@mrsillytacos WTF??? You seem to have failed to realize that modern China essentially has a Capitalist Economy...

[@carolyncain9604]

I've lived in Cozumel, Mexico, for the past 6 years and this is the first I'm learning of this railway! The focus here has been on the Tren Maya on the Yucatan peninsula.

[@1gbayfisher]

That will be great for the peninsula!

[@ernestosiqueiros1178]

I'm pretty sure you wouldn't hear about it on the mainstream media unless it's negative coverage about it.

[@Compton3clipsed]

Born and raised in Arizona and been to Mexico many times, and share an inherent connection to it. It's always been my dream to see some kind of crazy turn around for Mexico and have it return to the beautiful place it is always destined to be again. I'd love to see it safe and thriving again.

[@MoisesMendoza2010]

I think that with this mega work Mexico will go to another level worldwide

[@hughjassol2072]

Panama is still poor, after controlling Pacific to Atlantic Ocean trade for the last 100 years?

[@ShubhamMishrabro]

​@@hughjassol2072it isn't. It is one of the stable and richest country in south America where chaos is prevalent everywhere

[@lookatthisguyhere7712]

@@ShubhamMishrabroMexico is not in South America

[@ShubhamMishrabro]

@@lookatthisguyhere7712 no is saying that

[@Maximus01776]

Yeap, the narcos will steal all the cargo hehehe, you know how it is in Mexico, Mexico is a narco state, mexicanos agachones por naturaleza

[@theultrawarrior7448]

Mexico is already in the top 12 wealthiest countries/largest economies in the world, and at one point they were in 8th place. Mexico is and will only get more powerful, and continue being a dominant global leader. Be blessed, Mexico and Mexican brothers and sisters.

[@Luwichy]

14th actually Mexico surpassed Spain already 😊

[@antonio.garcia1975]

11th right now

[@theultrawarrior7448]

@@Luwichy Yeah, they go back and forth. It is cringe how the US/the oblivious gets a wrong impression of Mexico. They get the Hollywood/US lie, manipulation. It is if they do it on purpose because they are threatening.

[@theultrawarrior7448]

@@Luwichy Let me fixed that, in 2023, Mexico is in the top 12 in the world. We are only a few away from surpassing Russia. GDP: $1.81 trillion GDP per capita: $13, 800

[@theultrawarrior7448]

@@antonio.garcia1975 In 2024, real GDP of Mexico is expected to grow by 2.7%, mostly every country is only expected to grow around the 1% or less, thus why Mexico is expected to surpass and battle the top 7 spot with France and Russia, but if not, at least 9th place.

[@judeo2125]

One vital thing the presenter didn´t mention is that along the Interoceanic corridor in Mexico, there´ll be 12 big industrial parks with hundreds of assembly and manufacturing factories from Mexican, US, Asian, and European companies. When you consider that fact, you can more clearly see that this new corridor isn't just meant to get cargo from coast to coast. One of it's main difference with the Panama Canal is that along the way, tons of cargo can be unloaded and given added values by assembling and processing goods, then loaded back on the train and continue to their final destination. That's a significant part of where the estimated half a million new jobs will come from. It's actually a novel idea that Panama can´t compete with in just being a simple passage toll booth.

[@DanielRichards644]

exactly it's more a manufacturing hub with import export capability, not a replacement for a shipping channel

[@HardRockMaster7577]

Jobs !!! And that's Good!!

[@socalstr]

9 hours to cover 40 miles? Now that’s progress!

[@ernestosiqueiros1178]

You're misimformed. It's 137 miles, and that was just test run. This particular railway is for cargo. It's going to be very efficient, and yes, very successful...

[@JRivero]

The Mexican government will also build an eight lanes each way highway special for multi mode containers and trucks. I was at that area last year and it looks quite amazing

[@randpherigo9724]

Thank Heaven., youre people can move back to mexico..? but the cartels that run everything may not let you..

[@GooglyMowgli]

It’s what my AI says: The letters used to designate the different branches of the Mexico rail corridor project were likely chosen based on the local geography or important landmarks along the route. The "Z" branch, which is also known as the "Zapata Spur," runs through the state of Oaxaca and passes through a region known as "Zapata," named after the revolutionary leader Emiliano Zapata. The "FA" branch is named after the town of Francisco Villa de Allende, which is located in the state of Puebla and is a key location along the route of the corridor. Finally, the "K" branch is known as the "Kabah Spur," which is named after the ancient Mayan ruins of Kabah, located in the Yucatan Peninsula. So, in summary, the letters were chosen based on local geography and historical landmarks along the route of the corridor. 😊🌎

[@leemayer6121]

I wish the video would’ve described the way goods are transferred from ship to train to ship again

[@davidsasse40]

Containers and cranes.

[@onisemgomez]

Didn't see the cranes nor containers in the animation, just tiny animated ships some how floating thru the rail lines, just how the ships did thru the Panama canal. Bit misleading to suggest the land route will compete with the Panama canal. Apples and oranges. While ships simple navigate thru the Panama canal with containers, this would require the ship docking, unloading, reloading to rail cars, moving the rail car to the others coast port, unloading from rail, loading to ship again. No way this competes with the canal.... Total joke this video. More like paid propaganda.

[@trucktruck588]

Most containers unloaded on the pacific side probably will continue north to USA, Texas. Never loaded again Gulf of Mexico. Also be interesting to see if Mexico rebuilds the railroad on its pacific coast. Or maybe Topolobampo Sinaloa Mexico port. It has the depth needed for "VLCC" VERY LARGE CONTAINER SHIP.

[@ashanihopkins4317]

@@onisemgomez Was thinking the same thing, how is that process more efficient

[@andrewrobinson9562]

Absolutely amazing!! Thank you all! Everyone needs to see this!! ❤

[@itswagon]

Congatulalions to Mexico. Bless them for their positive mega projects.

[@RicardoLopez-ub2hs]

No mexico canal until they solve drug cartel problem.

[@juanmapenaloza1840]

​@@RicardoLopez-ub2hseres un anti mexicano?

[@RicardoLopez-ub2hs]

I don't believe in illegal immigration. I believe in secure borders. Do you know mexicans don't like guatemalans sneaking into mexico. I have 2 grandparents who were born in mexico (legal US residents).@@juanmapenaloza1840

[@davidhollenshead4892]

@@RicardoLopez-ub2hs You do realize that Mexico's smuggling problem is Assault Rifles, Hand Guns, and US Currency smuggled south thru the US Mexican Border ??? Or are you just one of Trump's Ignorant & Racist MAGA???

[@malcolmdouglasjr2178]

Viva AMLO! Go Sheila! Why cant US SUPPORT A 3rd party?

[@chriswhorror6658]

Good job Mexico!!! 🇲🇽 much love from 🇺🇸.

[@markschreck8283]

Good. Maybe they can stay in the country they love.😊

[@Hollyfreeholly.]

@@markschreck8283maybe if the DEA and CIA wouldn’t create drug cartels and create governments immigrants wouldn’t migrate. But for now enjoy your Alzheimer with open borders president ! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼😁

[@osbaldogarcia6623]

​​@@markschreck8283some situations made decisions but as a Mexican I hope México get better increasing its economy and all my Mexican brothers come back to home from USA and start working hard all of us together for our beautiful County

[@PadmeGaveMeHIV]

@@markschreck8283it sad how ignorant you are. Mexicans aren’t the ones crossing the border anymore. All of them are Central Americans or South Americans. Mexicans aren’t immigrating to the US anymore.

[@Davmartin-kp1yq]

Mexico did nothing China paid for it

[@CherryMerlot1331]

Just came here to say: the “Top ten mega projects” playlist on this channel is the ONLY THING getting me through my stressful job today. ❤

[@mae2309]

Mexico is becoming a powerhouse. it will not replace the cannal. the cannal is slowiny dissapearing.. but Mexico will be the better choice now. is close anything!...Mexico will become a real deal to go and live as well..

[@siameseire]

I hope that Mexico can flourish.

[@Davmartin-kp1yq]

Yep so we can send back 20 million people that they dumped on America

[@Davmartin-kp1yq]

One train doesn’t build a country

[@siameseire]

@@Davmartin-kp1yq I am also considering all of the industry work being relocated from China to Mexico and a hopeful domino effect. Of course it is a wild hope, thus the word "hope."

[@goner4150]

@@Davmartin-kp1yqresearch all the projects currently going on in Mexico. The US can benefit paying attention to their progress

[@randpherigo9724]

@@goner4150 ...lol

[@xray606]

Some people might think using a train line to cross the land, and having to transfer the containers twice, is nuts. But a lot of people don't realize, this is actually done every day in the US. Look up "North American Land Bridge". A huge portion of container traffic that comes off ships in the west coast harbors, get put on trains... taken all the way to the east coast, then put back on ships to Europe. You won't hear the rail industry talking about this much, because they don't want people knowing that a lot of traffic that goes through their towns, is purely for making profit. It never destinates in the US. Personally I think the whole lopsided China/West import thing is ridiculous. You;re going through all that, to save a couple bucks on something that could be made down the street from where it's sold. But it doesn't look like it will be stopping anytime soon.

[@johnnyllooddte3415]

ahahahahahahaaaaaaa

[@mikeyo1O1]

That is a major gripe for me as well. I worked in an industry where we saw a transition to making goods in CN, and boy oh boy, where to start. It sounds like a broken record at this point, but quality was a huge issue. Entire containers that we'd send back in the beginning to get reworked. Eventually the cost of doing that became too high, (especially when the reworked goods still weren't up to snuff) and to the landfill they went. So wasteful, and for a lower quality product. It makes me feel I'll when I drive around different parts of this country and see that dollar stores are springing up everywhere. Disposable culture has to change.

[@brianjones7660]

@@mikeyo1O1 China equals junk.

[@bobbiusshadow6985]

Capitalism at its finest. Anything hindering max profit is seen as enemy.

[@Gator-fromOZ]

@@mikeyo1O1 NO SHIT SHERLOCK ! 😅 No argument from me ! 😉 👍

[@uliseso.b.d7302]

With the over populations and increase of demand for goods, i dont really think it would be competition, if anything both panama and mexico will barely be able to keep it just fine with the increase of transporting goods. This is good for the whole world, faster and more affordable shipping 💪🌎🇲🇽

[@colewogan2006]

AMLO seems to be the first mexican president in a long time making decisions for his people and not for his own corrupt interests. Love to see my southern neighbours thrive, and this railway (and tren maya) seem like very smart and sensible investments in the mexican economy.

[@pops91710]

Corredor Interoceánico del Istmo de Tehuantepec is genius. ¡Viva México!

[@DS-ud6ys]

this video shows this name at 11:39

[@robertmaybeth3434]

What about: CARTELS.

[@1wun1]

​@@robertmaybeth3434 Cartels know who to touch, or not.

[@robertmaybeth3434]

@@1wun1 ...maybe yes maybe no - when big big money's involved though, who's to say at what point a cartel will invite itself into the negotiations?

[@elcaballeroandante1860]

​@@robertmaybeth3434 Let the Army of México or The National Guard deal with them when the time arrives.

[@youngrumandcoke]

If we have learned anything about canals within the past few years (looking at you evergreen) its always good to have a backup

[@marksapollo]

Now that we can agree on. And with the ships being targeted by pirates and terrorists too. It all impacts global prices when ships take longer to travel.

[@brianaherne5198]

Competition is even better. It interrelates backup and economic incentive when there is enough commerce to support the use of both. Although governmental corruption remains a concern, good for Mexico, and probably Panama too.

[@nospamallowed4890]

The key factor on how successful this rail will be is: Can unload and load megaships faster and cheaper than going through the Panama canal? So I'd bet that it all will depend on how well and big they can build those ports.

[@ericfeatherstone776]

Not to mention the fact that any shipping route deciding to switch from Panama to Mexico Rail will have to add a second set of ships to the route. It may be faster than Panama, but is a day or two going to add up to that much in savings?

[@nospamallowed4890]

A lot of the routes that cross the Panamá canal already involve a transfer at a port in Panama. And often even if your shipment wasn’t supposed to be transferried it can still get bumped in Panama. In the end the extra speed and avoiding delays will likely make it a better option.

[@tyharris78]

Happy for Mexico a lot of manufacturing companies have moved or are planning to move there. This project compliments that as well.

[@pedrozatravel]

The train line where the CIT is going to be located is based off the old Panamerican Train (Ferrocarril Panamericano) lines which started back in 1890. It was a project that would create several train lines that would link transportation from Canada to Panama. Due to the Mexican Civil war in 1910 the train line was not completed but the right of way for the lines still exist. So the president of Mexico used those existing lines K, Z, etc. to build the new CIIT.

[@frankieseward8667]

With the recent drought coming in Panama, this railway is a perfect opportunity for Mexico

[@RicardoLopez-ub2hs]

No mexico canal until they solve drug cartel problem.

[@Mr1ssalinas]

Cálmate, tú. Malincho. Das risa.

[@HarleyLuna31]

Not with all them cartels destroying everything😬

[@josedejesustorresmunoz588]

That’s right! This helps everyone, including the Panamanians. Latin America is moving on, with Mexico setting an example and the pace 💪🏼❤️🇲🇽

[@saleemsubratee8866]

Great video and I love the work you all do.

[@bjefflim8523]

Good for Mexico to take on this project. This will get the economic situation up and built a community of putting people to work.

[@shasanmaz]

will land acquisitions a big problem like India faced on building railways?

[@hillbilly4895]

@@shasanmaz Private land ownership isn't a thing in Mexico...which is why foreigners don't want to invest there.

[@miguelosci]

@@hillbilly4895 Tha fu$k you’re talking about? My family owns land in Mexico.

[@frankieseward8667]

With the panama canal suffering drought, this railway is an opportunity for Mexico.

[@BIGLU1987]

​@hillbilly4895 so IGNORANT 😂

[@sonofabinch]

“Occasional tropical disease” was the primary cause of death during the Panama Canal construction.

[@leecowell8165]

Yeah somebody figured out it was because of skeeters.

[@grooveman222]

Yes, mainly Malaria and the construction took over 20,000 lives due to all causes.

[@sheldonduffy9442]

At first yellow fever was a huge problem, but the US used new medical and scientific techniques that all but eliminated the threat of yellow fever and of course malaria.

[@bernardkroeger4045]

Yes I thought this was a bit dismissive. I read they would keep your casket under the bed awaiting your demise.

[@DavidKutzler]

Anyone who watched "Arsenic and Old Lace" remembers the tragedy of the yellow fever victims from the Panama Canal who were buried in the basement of an old New York City mansion. CHARGE!!!!

[@AG-kn3hy]

Wow 😮Very informative and interesting , Awesome facts , appreciate your break down . Thank you

[@Patching4Health]

Awesome to see something proactive for world trade and the great people of Mexico.

[@scottstearns9317]

It seems like a win/win for Mexico because of the industrial sites being built along the railway so that if the route is not utilized by other countries as predicted, it will benefit Mexico with modern transit and much needed good jobs at those industrial sites - which should attract a bunch of foreign investment as well.

[@ernestosiqueiros1178]

Who predicted that?

[@1chish]

@11:41 that is a UK supplied 'InterCity 125' loco which Mexico bought as part of complete trains to ride this line for passengers. The '125' is still one of the fastest diesel trains in the world and an excellent experience for passengers. Good choice Mexico.

[@davidhollenshead4892]

A better choice would be to electrify the line once it is complete...

[@1chish]

@@davidhollenshead4892 Well I think you will find electrification doesn't rank high in the Americas given the low cost of diesel.

[@billsimpson604]

That can come later. @@davidhollenshead4892

[@billsimpson604]

And they are finding a lot more oil off Guyana, and recently Surinam, where a lot of gas has also recently been found, so much gas that the governments & oil companies are thinking about building an LNG plant to export LNG. That needs a LOT of gas, to make a profit. I have heard the head of Chevron recently say that there is probably a lot more oil in the deep water in the northern Gulf of Mexico. @@1chish

[@benphartine]

11:50 he said the canal has a capacity of up to 4 million cargo containers a year, not ships. The containes are all transported on some thirteen to fourteen thousand ships that pass through the canal.

[@hugodiazgarcia1266]

Congratulations, it is an interesting video about the Interoceanic Tehuantepec Itsmo in the south part of Mexico!!!

[@dhollongstreet4725]

Did not know about the 1st rail. Good that Mexico is bringing the system back into use.

[@randpherigo9724]

They cant run a toilet.. Cartel has them by the Cahone's

[@Grisoustyle]

Title and Thumbnail is kinda clickbaity, thought Mexico was going to build a canal too instead of reviving their railway. (!)EDIT because I'm getting annoyed by the people replying and not being able to think: The thumbnail and title has now been altered twice, now making the video theme much clearer (!)

[@youloveanthony]

Foreal?! Now im contemplating if i should continue the vid...lol

[@Quasi_Terrible]

Yeah so did I, a new canal seemed interesting, a refurbished train line seems kinda lame.

[@duhbomb3000]

Kinda clickbaity? It's total clickbait.

[@spiff1]

also known as a lie@@duhbomb3000

[@navilandinator4479]

Eh

[@aquilinosanchez636]

Excellent video. It is an option, custom inspection at both ports, securing rail ways, loading and uploading cargo a lot of work. Interesting option!

[@charlesbronaugh8996]

Excellent presentation you are a fantastic narrator!

[@harrymason1053]

More power to Mexico's alternative to the Panama canal, the CIIT.

[@ThatJPGamer]

The importance of industrial parks along the rail lines is noteworthy. Having a factory just a few dozen miles from either the pacific or Atlantic Ocean is invaluable for large, international companies. This region will be a HUGE manufacturing hub

[@matthewwindisch9449]

Cool project. But I’m not sure I understand., how is offloading a ship and then having to reload a ship on the other side supposed to be efficient?

[@adriaanschoeman354]

The US did not start the Panama Canal. The canal was started by France in 1881 and this venture failed in 1890. The US took the construction over and restarted the work in 1904.

[@emmett3067]

Yep. You could say the French surrendered.

[@Don-mi6zl]

​@@emmett3067It is their post Napoleonic special skill.

[@braveworld2707]

@@emmett3067 _"the French surrendered"_ what,*again?* 🤷‍♂🤷‍♂🤷‍♂🤷‍♂🤷‍♂🤷‍♂🤷‍♂🤷‍♂

[@Skanzool]

@@emmett3067 You surrendered to stupidity a long time ago.

[@annwilson9571]

I grew up in Salina Cruz Mex. Loved that city. Great to see something new added that will cause more jobs in the area.

[@jonymorales1248]

Viva oaxaca viva el istmo.

[@Manduskissable]

Very informative. Thank you :)

[@zzulm]

In the line z on the side of Salina Cruz already had an effective port that would receive international container ships often, it's a beautiful sight to see huge boats unloading from the hills surrounding the city, I'm sure this project updated the port but it already had the infrastructure so it was very smart to use more what is already there.

[@HollywoodF1]

I think having backups and alternatives benefits the stability of the global economy.

[@Duquedecastro]

Que Viva México!! 🇲🇽🇺🇸🇨🇦

[@quimicoazulionicocovalente2387]

Solo 🇲🇽 estos dos sin vergüenzas 🇨🇦🇺🇸 solo han dañado a los mexicanos

[@DIOSpeedDemon]

I have been thru the canal on a cruise ship. some of those container ships make you look like an ANT... It was a great trip with a Narrator telling us the fine points for the 8 hours it went thru. Our cruise ship paid like 300,000 for a one way trip. It was amazing and the weather was just like being in a super warm steam bath. Really cool adventure.

[@hossam0101]

Loved the content 😊

[@michellebwilson2610]

Never mentioned here is the Panama Railway which opened in 1855. There was a railway across the isthmus long before the canal. With the current limitations of the canal and the relatively low cost of railroad, looks to be a good move by Mexico. Next step would be a design to on/off load multiple containers at once.

[@shasanmaz]

will there be a design that can let ships be on tow on toughened railway lines with 9,000 hp diesel engines towing the ships on railway tracks, up to the certain weight the towing trains can effectively tow. Of course oil tankers excluded to prevent massive spills. crazy idea, but explore more to overcome problems we face right?

[@eddierovando1028]

As of today, they have already implemented the "railway" system in both ports. A railway ship is a 180 meter long ship with several decks with rails with the capacity to transport 135 trains. This design allows railroads to board directly onto a ship without needing to unload and load with cranes. This reduces loading and unloading time by up to 80% since once the railways arrive at the port they begin to load one by one onto the ship until it is full and that's it.

[@rb239rtr]

Hey Mister, France was the first country to attempt the task. Led by Count Ferdinand de Lesseps, the builder of the Suez Canal in Egypt, the construction team broke ground on a planned sea-level canal in 1880. The project ran out of money in 1890.

[@dr.davidenglish778]

We will send you some French fries as an apology. (actually the French have always been pretty good to the US including giving us the Statue of Liberty).

[@paulkieran2308]

The French failed in their endeavor to build the Panama Canal. It was far more complicated than they realized.

[@iFryTube]

They barely did anything though. Why is it when a European country touches something, everyone has to FRANTICALLY tell people about it.

[@paradisepipeco]

None of this, however, explains why the canal in Egypt is named after Dr. Seuss. _(...Or why the good doctor's name is continually spelled incorrectly in that regard.)_

[@Torch4ya]

​@@iFryTubeFrance is why we have the USA. They stood by us. God bless France and all our allies.

[@Juan-Hdez]

Great project. Good video. Thank you.

[@delir.6488]

🎉🎉 I like your pleasent 😅voice and the canal....❤❤❤❤❤

[@muffintopz4692]

I think Mexico is on to something. It will help their country’s economy tremendously and it will be a lot less expensive to utilize than the Panama Canal. The real question is how long it will truly take to use the CIIT since you have to unload upon arrival, transport, then reload back onto the ship on the other end? Maybe it will still be faster than going through the locks at the Panama Canal. Then, of course, the security of your goods in transport while not on your vessel would certainly be a concern as well as the cartels trying to stick their foot in things. I hope that they can make the project work. Then the migrants can hopefully stop there and obtain work rather than continuing on into the United States.

[@J-1410]

Or connect it to the rest of the North American rail network to function as another port.

[@d.e.b.b5788]

Cartels, like most other initially criminal organizations, also want to legitimize their businesses for their children. So it would be no surprise when, like in America post the gangland eras, those cartels buy legitimate businesses to later become the billion dollar businesses the same way that it happened elsewhere. this generation's crime lords' children become the next generation's robber barons of industry.

[@barryparkinson294]

Goods bound for USA East and West Coast could unload in Mexico and head North by Train and the test goes to a Ship in the Pacific. BP

[@flowzerr4550]

I'm not pretending to know how this might work but what if the US helped finance this endeavor in light of how much we are spending to support/return illegal immigrants?

[@DMGrass-gb9kg]

Good job! I think its important to mention that those extra lines have a cool purpose. FA is to connect with the Maya Train and therefore connecting the whole Yucatan peninsula to the rest of the country's rail and line K is to connect to Guatemala and encourage its development and as a diplomatic link between the countries.

[@lleyko]

Guatemala not more because his president it was angry by vías of train.

[@DMGrass-gb9kg]

@@lleyko The new one or the old one? El de movimiento semilla?

[@HardRockMaster7577]

In America, airplane travel for the poor and especially for the rich is KING. And, in America, Freight Rail is KING. That balance will never change.

[@edeancozzens3833]

Interesting to learn about this. Sounds like a great idea.

[@dagolopezsr2004]

👍🏼❤️nice documentary,also you should comment about the MAYAN TRAIN 1554 kms long

[@mackman77095]

There is also another train being built from Cancun, to Merida, and then to Palenque. They call it the Train Maya. Perhaps Route TM? They have made huge progress in the last 3 years.

[@LA_Commander]

During the 1500s the Spanish Empire transported goods from ships this way, across México, then to the Pacific and oward to the Philippines and China. They tried crossing at Panama but the tropical diseases killed too many guys. So they crossed by land from Veracruz to Acapulco. This was known as the "Manila Galleon" route.

[@johnnyllooddte3415]

ahahahahhahahaha the americas were found in 1492

[@Bigfoot3130]

your looking at 108 years of history not 8@@johnnyllooddte3415

[@Comm.DavidPorter]

@@johnnyllooddte3415 So what's your point?

[@user-xp9uj5vm3f]

@@johnnyllooddte3415 contigo confirmo que el sistema educativo gringo es muy defiente.

[@LA_Commander]

@@johnnyllooddte3415 Yes, by Spain

[@aguacaterodeoficiomartinez7028]

Great work! Thank you 👍

[@evirdominguez6043]

That's a really good information thank you

[@Millie-Nielsen]

I like the possibilities in Mexico

[@mikeubben1527]

This is the first I have heard of this railroad. My opinion is that its a great plan . I agree it should complement each other (Panama Canal ) This will greatly be beneficial to Mexico !

[@spiralmind9216]

Pure genio - public works putting people to work while also building an infrastructure for global trade.

[@communicationdevice]

Hell yeah! From CA here, I can't wait for Mexico to start taking over manufacturing from China, take this step in shipping, and become the next powerhouse.

[@bluesnail310]

I'm excited about the recent development of Mexico's train. I'm curious how they plan to offload these mega ships, place the cargo onto trains, and move those trains to the other side of Mexico to reload another ship. It's kind of interesting to think about.

[@ChasforU]

That's already being done all over the world.

[@joeshafer3138]

I agree ! I see the same problem presenting itself as before. Time to unload and reload will prove time consuming , although having more options to using the Panama Canal is very good thing for shippers.

[@darioquezada8094]

Los barcos que vienen de asia son descargados en el océano pacifico y transladados en tren hasta el océano Atlántico , pero allí no descargan el tren , las góndolas las suben a un buque con vías ,se llama ferrobuque y este translada las góndolas con contenedores hasta el norte de EEUU

[@sarkybugger5009]

@@joeshafer3138 Indeed. A large container ship can carry many thousands of sea-cans. That's dozens/hundreds of trains, and trains ain't cheap.

[@emilianogv2978]

​@@sarkybugger5009hay trenes especiales llamados ferrobuques con vias que se caegan con varios trenes y son transportados directamente en la costa sureste de EEUU y los trenes se transportan por via hasta el noreste de EEUU.

[@jonsanders1296]

There is enough business for both places and its good to have a back up plan if something fails.

[@josedelgado7200]

More crossing options will be a good thing and also the creation of manny manny jobs for the local economy!! I’ll give it a thumbs up!!

[@atsf-3415]

Getting the oceans flipped around in the first 10 seconds. Brilliant!

[@fitzt70]

That made me stop watching.

[@whythesadface]

I noticed that also, later the map graphics kept rotating N to face E or even S. We have conventions for a reason.

[@user-uj7rd2so4y]

They are labelled correctly (you can see Bocas del Toro on the Atlantic side). But somehow they've managed to flip Panama around.

[@drm5590]

And the map would rotate counter-clockwise and then clockwise. This distracted from an otherwise generally informative video.

[@hcrawford]

Technically, it's not a "map" -- it's a view from space. The view just happens to show the canal from the north. The Gulf of Panama IS in the Pacific.

[@andyvogt5468]

Awesome, way to go Mexico, hope it all works out!

[@lupevargas3946]

Whatch the cartels take over😂

[@Qghsts]

​@@lupevargas3946they are scared of the Mexican military and cartel main purpose is the drug trade, that alone makes then stupid amount of money, they are hidden in mountains and discreet, stop to blindly believe the media, the 99% of Mexicans are friendly and respectful people, if that was the case then Tesla would never start making their biggest mega factory in Monterrey, Nuevo León.

[@newdohl]

@@lupevargas3946 That'd be why this probably will not work out in the end

[@venomxx1451]

​@@newdohl they for sure be involved but remember cartels care about profit more than anything else , they'll keep it quiet and profit from it . They won't take controll of it or destroy it or anything crazy like that

[@RiskyCapital]

How I see this being solved Panama: Great, I will call you! Mexico: Yesh!

[@jjrothnyc]

Great story and keep covering

[@robertgallagher7734]

Container shipping will be what makes this viable, just like container shipping after WW2 forced the reorginisation of world trade. Hope to see Mexico prosper like it seemed to be when I was a kid decades ago.

[@grahvis]

Container shipping is the reason why the London docks became disused in favour of container docks further down the Thames estuary

[@thekolt533]

I think its a win win for Mexico and the Panama canal!!!

[@adriansedillo3426]

I read an article once on using massive air diragebles , up to a1/4 mile long for transport over the land.

[@thomasmanson1119]

The CIIT is a terrific idea, not just for shipping but to provide more employment, a better life for Mexicans and other Latin Americans, but to ease the impact of migrants on Texas. With more lucrative employment and the resulting improvement in life, there will be less urgency to migrate to the US. We should definitely do this! In fact the effects would be so great that it might be worthwhile for the US to help pay for it!

[@gbinman]

It would be great to have more options. I for one, would like to see Mexico be more prosperous.

[@anthonysmith3577]

Mexico is simply adapting to various changes regarding global manufacturing and trade. Chinese labor used to be cheaper than Mexican labor. However in recent years they have over taken the cost of Mexican labor by about 20%. It would seem that Mexican Leaders are positioning themselves to take advantage of this as more companies are certain to consider them for for future operations. Having much of the intercontinental logistical infrastructure already in place will not go unnoticed. It's a smart move on the part of the Mexican Leadership.

[@chucknorris277]

They make 90 percent of our American made vehicles... plus they make the wiring harness for arctic cats.

[@chucknorris277]

And the QC is horrendous

[@P71ScrewHead]

@@chucknorris277 n Mexico makes many things for all militaries n armed forces of the world, jets, subs, ships, tanks, drones n other stuff.. Mexico isn't a world power bcuz it hasn't wanted to..

[@trapmuzik6708]

Made in Mexico is gonna become a thing it's closer n makes things way simpler on online orders

[@josejuarez899]

​​@@P71ScrewHead Because the corrupts former Mexican governments (prian). Lopez obrador is doing the right things and fitting to end with the corruption.

[@whatshisface1390]

Excuse me are those rail lines that you’re asking about, are they just named after guitar notes?

[@jvbriody]

The U.S. and Mexico should build a new shipping canal along their border from Brownsville, TX to El Paso, TX to Tijuana, MX. Make it as straight as possible. Build it at sea level if possible for faster ship traffic. Both countries would share construction, operating and maintaining. They would also share the revenue.

[@HardRockMaster7577]

The Environmental studies will take 20-30 years to complete.

[@ciuyr2510]

I woke up in my cabin, seeing a concrete wall 10cm from my porthole, after months of open water, beaches and harbors. My 1st Panama crossing.

[@javierb.4447]

10 cm? So your ship almost crashed? Why you didn’t keep a safe distance?

[@braveworld2707]

@@javierb.4447 The building failed to give way.

[@yeetgaming69]

@@javierb.4447 the panama canal is really narrow so they might have had only 10cm clearance on each side.

[@J-1410]

@@javierb.4447 most that travel through do not have much if any room to spare, by design.

[@user-gw9sk1zy4s]

A railroad is brilliant. It will be reliable, highly efficient, create tens of thousands of jobs and not have the unintended environmental consequences or overwhelming cost of construction of a new waterway.

[@EdensukoV]

One of the few measures of Lopez that recognize as a great idea (the whole reviving railways).

[@AngloSaxon-yx8tk]

I think that will be a major financially beneficial undertaking for Mexico. But what raises a question, is it going to be a water canal or a railroad from coast to coast?

[@RicardoLopez-ub2hs]

No mexico canal until they solve drug cartel problem.

[@AngloSaxon-yx8tk]

@oLopez-ub2hs: How is the drug cartel problem going to have an effect on the planned project? I'm not saying that isn't food for thought because there could well be some truth in that unquote.

[@j.heberhernandez3037]

@@RicardoLopez-ub2hs Lol chill kid, you copy paste this same sht over and over, IK, u get mad with mexican sucess but chill out 😂😂

[@h.r.9898]

It's also going to have assembly plants so countries can ship parts then they get assembled in Mex and shipped completed.