Additional Measures to Address Reduced Precipitation in the Canal Watershed
PANAMA FLASH! | Panama City – August 20th, 2026 Despite the arrival of the rainy season in the Isthmus of Panama and the water-saving measures implemented by the Panama Canal Authority (ACP) in recent months to mitigate the adverse effects of the El Niño event, current watershed conditions continue to warrant additional preventive measures to […]
Underway Transfers of Provisions and Crew Changes in Pacific Canal Waters
PANAMA FLASH! | Panama City – August 18th, 2026 The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) reminds customers that all activities conducted within Panama Canal waters are subject to the Regulation on Navigation in Panama Canal Waters and require prior ACP authorization. Activities not expressly authorized by the ACP that may impede, delay, obstruct, or create risk […]
Adjustment to the Maximum Allowable Draft in the Neopanamax Locks
PANAMA FLASH! | Panama City – August 5th, 2026 The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) continues to implement proactive water management measures to safeguard the reliability, safety, and sustainability of Canal operations. While the rainy season has commenced across the Isthmus of Panama, current watershed conditions and the continued effects of El Niño phenomenon require additional […]
UPDATE – Temporary Suspension of the Daily Auction – Panamax Locks
PANAMA FLASH! | Panama City – July 22nd, 2026 Following discussions with the Panama Canal Authority, we have been informed that the temporary suspension of the Regular and Super Daily Auctions has been lifted. The temporary suspension was implemented while the Canal introduced additional water conservation measures, which are now fully in effect. Accordingly, the […]
Temporary Suspension of the Daily Auction – Panamax Locks
PANAMA FLASH! | Panama City – July 20th, 2026 We have been informed by the Panama Canal Authority (ACP) that, as part of its water-management strategy to ensure the safe, reliable, and sustainable operation of the Canal under current hydrological conditions and considering the potential development of an El Niño phenomenon over the watershed in […]
Draft adjustment in the Neopanamax Locks
PANAMA FLASH! | Panama City – July 1st, 2026 As part of the Panama Canal Authority’s (ACP) water management strategy to ensure the safe, reliable, and sustainable operation of the Canal under current hydrological conditions and considering the potential development of an El Niño phenomenon over the watershed in the upcoming months, the ACP will […]
Panama Canal Funding Requirements Update
PANAMA FLASH! | Panama City – June 15th, 2026 Following confirmation from the Panama Canal Authority (ACP), it has been established that the previously considered adjustments to the funding timelines will not be implemented. Accordingly, the funding requirements remain as set out in Advisory to Shipping A-10-2016, under which customers are encouraged to ensure that […]
Modifications to the Transit Reservation (Booking) System
PANAMA FLASH! | Panama City – May 28th, 2026 The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) announce modifications to the Transit Reservation (Booking) System to further optimize capacity, flexibility and customer logistics. These innovations are part of our continued commitment to modernize our service portfolio and deliver an enhanced transit experience through the Panama Canal. Effective June […]
Scheduled Lane Outage at Gatun Locks and Modifications to the Transit Reservation (Booking) System
PANAMA FLASH! | Panama City – May 13th, 2026 Beginning at 0001 hours on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, until 2359 hours on Wednesday, June 17,2026, a dry chamber maintenance will be performed on the East Lane of Gatun Locks. Duringthis period, the West Lane will remain operational, but lockage will take additional time. In accordance […]
Modifications to the Transit Reservation (Booking) System
PANAMA FLASH! | Panama City – May 8th, 2026 Modifications to the Transit Reservation (Booking) System The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) announces modifications to the Transit Reservation (Booking) System to further optimize capacity, flexibility and customer logistics. These innovations are part of our continued commitment to modernize our service portfolio and deliver an enhanced transit […]
