Speed Restriction in Traffic Separation Scheme on the Pacific Approach to the Panama Canal
PANAMA FLASH! | Panama City – July 28th, 2025 Speed Restriction in Traffic Separation Scheme on the Pacific Approach to the Panama Canal This advisory to shipping serves as a reminder of the recommendation by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) regarding navigation within the traffic separation scheme in the Gulf of Panama, on the Pacific […]
Cancellation of Scheduled Outage at Gatun Locks – August 19–21, 2025.
PANAMA FLASH! | Panama City – July 25th, 2025 Cancellation of Scheduled Outage at Gatun Locks – August 19–21, 2025. According to Advisory to Shipping No. A-21-2025 issued by the Panama Canal Authority, the scheduled outage at Gatun Locks from August 19 to 21, 2025, which was originally expected to reduce transit capacity to 16 […]
Notice of Tariff Adjustment – Ports of Balboa & Cristobal (Effective September 9, 2025)
PANAMA FLASH! | Panama City – July 16th, 2025 Notice of Tariff Adjustment – Ports of Balboa & Cristobal (Effective September 9, 2025) As part of our commitment to keep you informed of operational developments that may impact your business, we wish to advise that Hutchison Ports PPC has announced a revision to its General […]
Scheduled Lane Outage at Gatun Locks and Modifications to the Transit Reservation (Booking) System
PANAMA FLASH! | Panama City – June 9th, 2025 Scheduled Lane Outage at Gatun Locks and Modifications to the Transit Reservation (Booking) System Beginning at 1400 hours on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, until 0100 hours on Friday, July 4, 2025, (59 hours), a dry chamber maintenance will be performed on the East Lane of Gatun […]
Implementation of Harmonized Code System 2022-HS 2022 at the Panama Canal
PANAMA FLASH! | Panama City – May 16th, 2025 Implementation of Harmonized Code System 2022-HS 2022 at the Panama Canal Please be advised that effective June 16, 2025, the Panama Canal Authority (ACP) will implement the Harmonized Code System (HS) 2022. This update only affects the file content; there will be no changes to the […]
New LoTSA Coordination Service and Updated Terms and Conditions
PANAMA FLASH! | Panama City – May 8th, 2025 New LoTSA Coordination Service and Updated Terms and Conditions The Panama Canal is pleased to announce the recent update to the LoTSA coordination service. As of April 27, 2025, the Panama Canal Authority (ACP) has introduced the LoTSA coordination service, which allows customers to request swaps […]
Prohibition on Extractions and Discharges into Panama Canal Locks and Lakes
PANAMA FLASH! | Panama City – May 9th, 2025 Prohibition on Extractions and Discharges into Panama Canal Locks and Lakes. To ensure environmental conservation, water resource sustainability, and the integrity of the Panama Canal operations, the Panama Canal Authority informs that unauthorized extraction of water from the southern end of Cocoli and Miraflores Locks to […]
Scheduled Lane Outage at Pedro Miguel Locks and Modifications to the Transit Reservation (Booking) System
PANAMA FLASH! | Panama City – April 23rd, 2025 Scheduled Lane Outage at Pedro Miguel Locks and Modifications to the Transit Reservation (Booking) System Beginning at 0001 hours on Tuesday, May 27th, 2025, until 2359 hours on Saturday, May 31st, 2025, (5 days), a dry chamber maintenance will be performed on the West Lane of […]
Tentative scheduled Maintenance – West Lane Pedro Miguel Locks
PANAMA FLASH! | Panama City – April 16th, 2025 Tentative scheduled Maintenance – West Lane Pedro Miguel Locks The Canal Authority informed that tentatively they are planning a lane outage for maintenance on the west lane of Pedro Miguel locks. The dates announced are from May 27th to May 31st, 2025 (5 days). During this […]
Introducing the Panama Canal’s NetZero Slot: A Commitment to Low-Carbon Shipping
PANAMA FLASH! | Panama City – March 24th, 2025 Introducing the Panama Canal’s NetZero Slot: A Commitment to Low-Carbon Shipping The Panama Canal Authority is pleased to announce the launch of the NetZero Slot, a dedicated low- carbon transit slot designed to support and reward our clients on their journey toward decarbonization and net-zero greenhouse […]
