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Hutchison Intensifies Criticism of Panama in Port Terminal Dispute

" Panama Ports Company, the operating subsidiary of CK Hutchison for the terminals in Balboa and Cr...

by The Maritime Executive

As HPH sues Panama for $2bn, will China revive plan for rival canal?

"Hong Kong port operator Hutchison is claiming $2bn in damages from Panama after its two facilities...

by The Loadstar

CK Hutchison launches arbitration after Panama court voids port concessions

"Hong Kong’s CK Hutchison has launched arbitration proceedings against the republic of Panama, escal...

by Splash247

Panama Canal Begins Industry Engagement for the Development of Port Terminals

The following release was published by Panama Canal:

The Panama Canal launched a consultation p...

by Panama Canal

Forwarders welcome Panama Canal's NetZero slot plan to reward dual-fuel fleets

"Pushing ahead with plans to encourage more sustainable vessels, the Panama Canal Authority (ACP) ha...

by The Loadstar

Panama Canal chief invites more competition among port operators

"In an indication that it is not happy with the present level of competition, the Panama Canal Autho...

by The Loadstar

CK Hutchison Rules Out Ports Deal Being Completed This Year

"CK Hutchison Holdings Ltd. ruled out the likelihood of the controversial sale of its global ports t...

by gCaptain

CK Hutchison sees “reasonable chance” of $22.8 billion ports sale going through

"CK Hutchison said on Thursday its $22.8 billion ports business sale had a "reasonable chance" of go...

by AJOT

Hutchison claims positive impact to Panama economy with port concessions

"Panama Ports Company says it wants to work with Panama’s government after the country’s Comptroller...

by Seatrade Maritime News

Hutchison faces court challenge for control of ports in Panama

"The future of two of Panama’s most strategic ports is hanging in the balance after president José R...

by Splash247

Pushed by Trump, pulled by China: Brazil's bold new rail freight gamble

"A plan to link both coasts of South America with high-capacity cargo rail lines has gained a shot i...

by The Loadstar

China Threatens to Block Panama Ports Deal Unless COSCO Gets a Stake

" China is threatening to block the sale of more than 40 ports, owned by Hong Kong-based CK Hutchiso...

by gCaptain

Panama Canal restores full draft amid global trade shifts

"The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) has confirmed that the waterway is operating at full capacity, mai...

by Port Technology

Panama Canal chief warns MSC deal may threaten neutrality

"The Head of the Panama Canal Authority has voiced concerns that a proposed $23 billion global ports...

by Port Technology

CK Hutchison Says it Invested $1.7B in Panama, Surpassing Obligations

"A company controlled by Hong Kong-based CK Hutchison has invested $1.7 billion in two ports near th...

by gCaptain

CK Hutchison’s Panama Port Concession Under Fire as $22.8B Deal Hangs in the Balance

"Panama’s Comptroller General office will file a lawsuit against the officials who authorized the re...

by gCaptain

Could Panama Throw a New Wrench Into BlackRock’s Ports Deal?

"BlackRock could hit another roadblock in its attempt to secure control of two flagship ports near t...

by gCaptain

China hits out at Hutchison plan to sell Panama port holdings to MSC

"China has slammed CK Hutchison’s plans to sell some 80% of its port holdings to MSC, including its...

by The Loadstar

Panama green lights reservoir project in bid to combat drought restrictions

"The Panama Canal board of directors has approved funding for the construction of a new lake in the...

by Splash247

Trump’s expansionist worldview puts US maritime interests in spotlight

"US President Donald Trump has maritime on the mind, flexing an expansionist worldview to expand reg...

by Journal of Commerce

Panama ports container volumes up 15.1% in 2024

"For the first time in three years Panamanian ports container volume showed strong growth in 2024 be...

by Seatrade Maritime News

Panama president hits back at Trump over canal takeover threat

"Panama’s president, José Raúl Mulino, has rejected US President-elect Donald Trump’s comments that...

by Splash247

Carriers unveil Panama Canal transit surcharges for new year

Two major carriers have announced new Panama Canal surcharges on Asia-US east coast transits in resp...

by The Loadstar

Panama Canal chief floats land bridge option to ease future drought restrictions

"Rising water levels have restored transits through the Panama Canal, but the canal authority is als...

by The Loadstar

Panama Canal Could Double the Number of Containers Transiting

"The Panama Canal Authority could double in coming years the number of containers that move through...

by gCaptain

Panama Canal Defies Drought with $3.45 Billion Profit Despite Fewer Ships

"The Panama Canal’s profit increased about 9.5% in the fiscal year ended in September to $3.45 billi...

by gCaptain

Box ship transits through Panama Canal hold steady, despite drought limits

"Despite the well-publicised drought that hampered its capacity, container vessel transits through t...

by The Loadstar

Panama ports report strongest volume growth in three years

"Panama´s port operators had, for the first time in three years, reason to rejoice as they posted an...

by Seatrade Maritime News

Giant MSC Marie sets Panama transit record

"In another sign that operations are getting back to normal at the Panama Canal, the waterway on Fri...

by Splash247

Panama Canal delays new long term booking system to October

"Implementation of the Panama Canal Authority’s (ACP) new long- term slot allocation (LoTSA) system...

by Seatrade Maritime News

Panama Canal Plans Reservoir Expansion to Combat Next Drought

"The Panama Canal expects to be ready to combat a possible new drought, which could hit the world’s...

by gCaptain

Panama Canal increases maximum allowable draft to 49 feet

"The Panama Canal announced through an Advisory to Shipping, that effective immediately, the maximum...

by AJOT

Panama Canal rolls out new booking system for large vessels

"The Panama Canal has introduced a new Long-Term Slot Allocation (LoTSA) Method for Neo-Panamax vess...

by Seatrade Maritime News

Panama Canal to allow 36 daily transits by September

"Consistently strong rains will allow the Panama Canal to accommodate 36 transits a day from Septemb...

by Splash247

Panama Canal details new reservoir project

"The Panama Canal Authority has given itself a six-year deadline to complete the construction of a g...

by Splash247

Further draft and transit improvements at the Panama Canal

"The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) has announced another increase in draft and daily transits." See t...

by Splash247

ACP plans new reservoir to avoid repeat of Panama Canal restrictions

"A new reservoir at the Panama Canal to improve reliability could be ready within four to five years...

by The Loadstar

Panama Canal announces new increase in draft and daily transits

"The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) will increase the current number of daily transits from 32 to 33,...

by Splash247

Panama Canal Increases Maximum Draft Ahead of Schedule

"The Panama Canal Authority announced Thursday an increase in the maximum authorized draft of the Pa...

by gCaptain

Panama Canal Slowly Returning to Normal Operations

"The increase in water levels in the Panama Canal has sparked hopes of a potential return to normal...

by gCaptain

Panama Canal sees slight rise in shipping activity

"Shipping traffic in the Panama Canal has witnessed a recent uptick following relief from drought co...

by Port Technology

Panama Canal will progressively increase daily transits to 32

"Following maintenance on the Gatun Locks in the first half of April the Panama Canal Authority plan...

by Seatrade Maritime News

Panama Canal Authority warns restrictions will remain in place throughout 2024

"The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) has claimed that the tide has turned in its ongoing battle to get...

by Splash247

Maersk - OC1 Service Improvement Returning to Panama Canal Transit

The following release was published by Maersk:

As we approach the rainy season, the Panama Cana...

by Maersk

Panama Canal will need rest of year to recover from drought

"The Panama Canal will need at least the rest of this year to fully recover from the 2023 drought th...

by AJOT

Panama Canal Forced to Balance Shipping Demand with Need for Drinking Water

"As a colossal Chinese container ship maneuvered into the narrow Miraflores locks on the Panama Cana...

by gCaptain

Panama Canal Authority adds three more daily transit slots

"Solid amounts of rain have allowed the Panama Canal Authority (ACP) to add three extra slots per da...

by Splash247

Panama Canal revenues up 14.9% in 2023 despite transit restrictions

"In 2023 the Panama Canal’s revenues increased by 14.9% to $4.97 billion despite handling less cargo...

by Seatrade Maritime News
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