Implementation of Harmonized Code System 2017-HS 2017 at the Panama Canal
Panama Canal Implementation of Harmonized Code System Please be advised that effective July 1, 2022, the Panama Canal Authority (ACP) is implementing the Harmonized Code System 2017 – HS 2017. This is only a change in the file. There is no change on the B2B transmission platform; therefore, no recertification is required. Once the HS […]
Disturbances in Colon City, Panama continue
Since May 9th, disturbances in Colon City, Panama has blocked and paralyzed completely main artery road’s between Panama City and Colon City. PANAMA FLASH! Panama City –May 11th, 2022 A civilian demonstration erupted Monday, May 9th in Colon City – Panama (Atlantic side), blocking and paralyzing completely the Alberto Motta Toll Highway and the Boyd […]
Panama Canal Authority Consultation & Public Hearing date and Time for Proposal to modify Toll
Panama Flash! includes Panama Canal Authority Consultation & Public Hearing for Proposal to modify Toll. Panama City –May 6th, 2022 We would like to remind that the public hearing for the proposal to modify the Panama Canal tolls will be held on May 20th, 2022. You can access the NEW PANAMA CANAL TOLL PROPOSAL information […]
Panama National Holidays (April) – Government Institutions Schedules
During national holiday in Panama all the Government Institutions will be closed including Customs, Quarantine, Health, and Immigrations. Most private sector companies as well as Banking Institutions will be closed during above periods. Panama Canal Transit Operations, Terminals & Ports, Bunker Barges and husbandry services will continue operating 24/7 without any interruption. Norton Lilly Operations (Panama […]
New Panama Canal toll proposal
The Panama Canal has approved a proposal for a new simplified toll structure that will provide price stability for customers for years to come.
Postponement of the 2nd Draft Reduction in Neopanamax Locks
Precipitation has continued to fall in the Canal watershed during the past weeks, allowing ACP to postpone the draft reduction
Panama Canal: Unscheduled Lane Outage at Pedro Miguel Locks
PANAMA FLASH! Panama City – March 18th, 2022 RE: Unscheduled Lane Outage at Pedro Miguel Locks Beginning at 2200 hours Monday, March 21, 2022, until 0200 hours Tuesday, March 22, 2022 (4 hours), and from 2200 hours Tuesday March 22, 2022 until 0200 hours Wednesday, March 23, 2022 (4 hours), both Lanes of Pedro Miguel […]
Implementation of Fuel Surcharge to launch boats – March 11th, 2022
Due to the continued increase in the fuel, some launch boat companies have informed that will be obliged to implement fuel surcharges effective March 15th, 2022.
2nd Postponement of 1st and 2nd Draft reductions for the Neopanamax locks
March 2022 – 2nd Postponement of 1st and 2nd Draft reductions for the Neopanamax locks
Postponement of Draft Reductions for the Neopanamax Locks – March 7th, 2022
Based on the projected level of Gatun Lake for the following weeks, the maximum authorized draft for the Neopanamax locks will remain at 15.24 m (50.0 ft.) until March 15, 2022. Effective March 16, 2022, the maximum authorized draft for vessels transiting the Neopanamax Locks will be 15.09 m (49.5 feet) TFW. Effective March 29, 2022, the maximum authorized draft for vessels transiting the Neopanamax Locks will be 14.94 m (49.0 feet) TFW.
