Panama Canal

ACP: Panama Canal Could Double Box Transits

The Panama Canal Authority could double in coming years the number of containers that move through the key East-West…

Panama Canal Defies Drought: Net Income Surges to $۳.۴۵ Billion

Adverse weather conditions that reduced water available for the canal to operate forced the authority to cut the…

MSC Container Ship Sets Panama Canal Record

The MSC Marie transited through the Panama Canal on August ۳۰, setting a new record for the largest-capacity container…

Panama Canal Prepares for Potential Drought with $۲ Billion Expansion

The Panama Canal expects to be ready to combat a possible new drought, which could hit the world&#۰۳۹;s second-largest…

The Panama Canal Traffic Jam, One Year On: What’s New in ۲۰۲۴?

This time last year, the Panama Canal was making headlines with its extended wait times and a large backlog of ships…

Panama Canal introduces long-term slot allocation

Currently, the slot offering in the Transit Booking System is done daily with an anticipation period before the…

Panama Canal Launches Major New Water Management Project to Ensure Adequate Water Supply

The Panama Canal Authority has today published a request for qualifications from prospective contractors for the…

Panama Canal upgrades maritime single window system

The Panama Canal and the Panama Maritime Authority upgraded their Panama Maritime Single Window System (VUMPA),…

Panama Canal welcomes first cruise ship transit for new season

The Panama Canal announced its first transit for the ۲۰۱۹-۲۰۲۰ cruise season, marked by the Princess Cruises’ Island…

Panama Canal Reveals Speed Limits to Protect Whales

The Panama Canal is to implement speed limits to protect whales, dolphins and other large aquatic mammals, during…