Category: Panama Flash

Draft Adjustment to 14.48 m (47.5 feet) TFW in the Neopanamax Locks

PANAMA FLASH! Draft Adjustment to 14.48 m (47.5 feet) TFW in the Neopanamax Locks Based on the present and projected level of Gatun Lake for the upcoming weeks, the Panama Canal Authority (ACP) announces that effective April 22, 2023, the maximum authorized draft allowed for vessels transiting the Neopanamax locks will be 14.48 m (47.5 […]

Panama Canal implements Green Vessel Classification System for Sustainable Shipping

Panama Flash! Panama Canal Green Vessel Classification As part of the Panama Canal Green Route Plan 2050 and the Carbon Neutrality Commitment by the year 2030, the Panama Canal Authority (ACP) announces the implementation of the Green Vessel Classification System. For this purpose, three internationally recognized criteria have been identified:  1) Energy Efficiency Design Index, […]

Panama Canal Disruption Charge, Additional information about the Complementary Tariffs

Panama Flash! – Additional information Regarding the Complementary Tariffs – Disruption Charge In reference to OP Notice to Shipping No. N-1-2023 and the Disruption Charge Tariff announced in Advisories to Shipping A-34-2022 and A-38-2022, the following additional information is provided: Section 24 of OP Notice to Shipping No. N-1-2023 indicates that the air conditioning system […]

Draft Adjustment to 14.63 m (48.0 feet) TFW in the Neopanamax Locks

Panama Flash! – Panama Canal Authority announces that effective April 7, 2023, the maximum authorized draft allowed for vessels transiting the Neopanamax locks Based on the present and projected level of Gatun Lake for the upcoming weeks, the Panama Canal Authority (ACP) announces that effective April 7, 2023, the maximum authorized draft allowed for vessels […]

Clarification to Changes in the Booking Periods and Slot Distribution for Neopanamax Vessels

PANAMA FLASH! – Subsequent to our Panama Flash February 24th, 2023 clarifying some of the changes in the slot distribution and booking period. The Panama Canal Authority issued the Advisory ADV06-2023. In response to several inquiries regarding the changes to the Transit Reservation System rules announced in Advisory to Shipping A-05-2023 of the Panama Canal […]

Comparison for the booking regulation before and after March 1st, 2023

PANAMA FLASH! – Modifications to the Booking Periods and Slot Distribution for Neopanamax Vessels Panama City – February 24th, 2023 | The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) announced February 17th, 2023, some modification and slot distribution for the Neopanamax transit reservation system. Please find additional clarifications. Below the table comparison for the booking regulation before and […]

Changes to booking periods and slot allocation for Neopanamax vessels

PANAMA FLASH! – Modifications to the Booking Periods and Slot Distribution for Neopanamax Vessels The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) hereby announces changes to the duration and slot distribution of the different booking periods for the Neopanamax locks. Effective March 1, 2023, the following changes will be in effect: 1. Duration of the Booking Periods. a. […]