The East lane of the Gatun Locks will be out of service in order to perform…
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Panama Canal program incentivizes environmental efficiency of ships
The Panama Canal Authority has launched a new program that incentivizes its customers to use more…
Panama Canal dismisses alleged privatisation of tug services
The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) has issued a statement dismissing the recent claims by the International…
ITF raises new concerns about privatisation and safety in expanded Panama Canal
The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) at a news conference in Panama City, has raised new…
Old Panamaxes slowly fading away, says Clarksons
The ‘old Panamax’ sector seems to be slowly fading away, falling from 969 units in 2012 to 796…
Panama Canal expects over 230 cruise ships in 2016-17 season
More than 230 cruise ships are expected to transit the Panama Canal during the 2016-2017 cruise season,…
Panama Canal shuts two lanes for repairs
Due to scheduled dry chamber seal repairs at Panama Canal’s locks, the west lane of Miraflores…
Board dismisses GUPC’s USD99m Panama Canal costs overrun claim
A Dispute Resolution Board (DAB) has dismissed a USD99 million complaint filed by Grupo Unidos por el Canal…
55 vessels pass through new Panama Canal locks in one month
In its first month of operation, the Panama Canal’s new neopanamax locks recorded a total of 55…
Containership damaged while transiting Panama Canal new locks
A neopanamax containership has suffered a gash to its hull after bumping into the wall of…
Expanded Panama Canal regains Asia – US East Coast top spot
The Panama Canal had lost ground to the Suez Canal in recent years as container lines…