Panama Immigration Custody for Restricted Nationalities – August 9th, 2022
PANAMA FLASH! – Immigration Custody For Restricted Nationality Seafarers As of April 2013, The Panama National Immigration Service demanded the assignment of an immigration officer as custody for seafarer embarking a vessel of restricted nationalities (Chinese and Indian) upon entering the national territory until their embarkation. On July 1st, 2022; Through the resolution 13718 The […]
Modification to the Transit Reservation (Booking) System for the Panamax Locks
The Panama Canal Authority announces Modification to the Transit Reservation (Booking) System Panama City – The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) announces the following changes to the procedures regarding the slot’s allocation for Supers (vessels 91 ft. in beam or over) in the Panamax Locks, effective September 1, 2022, and until further notice: 1. Slots for […]
Notice to Customers: Attempts to Hack Bank Accounts
Notice to Customers regarding attempts to hack bank accounts Panama City –August 3rd, 2022 – Attempts to hack bank accounts to fraudulently misdirect funds is now endemic to businesses and institutions worldwide. We confirm our bank details: We have no intention to change this bank account. Citibank N.A. 111 Wall St. New York, N.Y. 10043 Swift: […]
Panama Canal’s Simplified Tolls Structure Approved by Cabinet Council
The approved tolls structure, which will provide greater visibility and three-year price predictability to customers, incorporates industry feedback obtained during the formal consultation period. The Cabinet Council of the Republic of Panama has approved the tolls structure recommended by the Panama Canal Board of Directors, following a formal consultation and public hearing process that considered industry […]
Public Protests in several areas of Panama
PANAMA FLASH! Activists affiliated with several unions and organizations have been holding protests and strikes in recent days. Activists affiliated with several unions and organizations have been holding protests and strikes in recent days. The protesters gathered in several areas in the city and main roads impeding all type of public, private, passengers and cargo […]
Panama Canal Update on Precautions due to COVID-19
PANAMA FLASH! The Panama Canal Authority update on Precautions due to COVID-19 through advisory to shipping ADV-24-2022 The Panama Canal Authority through advisory to shipping ADV-24-2022 informed that the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Panama has emitted Executive Decree No. 101, on July 1, 2022, which rescinds the mandatory usage of protective masks […]
Panama Canal Authority issued a revision to the advisory to shipping announcing scheduled lane outage
Revision to the Advisory to shipping ADV-21-2022 informing scheduled lane outage at Miraflores for maintenance The Panama Canal Authority issued a revision to the advisory to shipping ADV-21-2022 with the below modifications highlighted. Beginning at 0001 hours on Tuesday, July 12, 2022, until 2359 hours on Wednesday, July 20, 2022 (9 days), the East lane […]
Scheduled lane outage at Miraflores locks for maintenance
Panama Flash for July 6th informs about Scheduled Lane Outage at Panama Canal Miraflores Locks and the Transit Reservation System. The Panama Canal Authority informed via Advisory to shipping ADV-21-2022 a lane outage for maintenance. Lane outage is schedule to begin at 0001 hours on Tuesday, July 12 until 2359 hours on Wednesday July 20, […]
Panama Canal announces postponement Panamax Locks Maintenance
Panama Flash for Panama Canal Locks Maintenance postponement The Panama Canal Authority informed that the Miraflores Locks maintenance outage tentatively scheduled to commence on July 4, 2022. Advisory to Shipping No. A-20-2022 announced is being rescheduled for a later date. The concurrent lane outages at Pedro Miguel and Gatun locks are also being postponed for […]
Tentative Panamax Locks Lane Outage Maintenance
RE: Panamax Locks Maintenance – June 9th, 2022 PANAMA FLASH! Panama Canal Authority informs of a tentative lane outage to facilitate maintenance for the following dates: July 4th to July 12th 8.5 days – Miraflores East Lane July 5th 1 day – Gatun West Lane. July 7th 12 hours – Gatun East Lane. July […]
