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.
ACP Draft adjustment to 14.94m TFW for the Neopanamax locks – February 22nd, 2022
Based on the present and projected level of Gatun Lake for the upcoming weeks, the ACP announces that effective March 22, 2022, the maximum authorized draft allowed for vessels transiting the Neopanamax Locks will be 14.94 m (49.0 feet) TFW.
Extension of the Auction Slots for Neopanamax Vessels offered on Tuesdays – February 10th, 2022
PANAMA FLASH! – February 10th, 2022 RE: Extension of the Auction Slots for Neopanamax Vessels offered on Tuesdays The Panama Canal Authority informs that the auction slot announced in Advisory to Shipping A-41-2021 and offered every Tuesday since November 16, 2021, is hereby extended until further notice. The Tuesday auction is only applicable for Southbound […]
First Seasonal Draft Adjustment for the Neopanamax Locks – February 1st, 2022
RE: First Seasonal Draft Adjustment for the Neopanamax Locks – Advisory to Shipping No. A-02-2022 Based on the present and projected level of Gatun Lake for the upcoming weeks, the Panama Canal Authority (ACP) announces the first draft adjustment of the season. Effective March 1, 2022, the maximum authorized draft allowed for vessels transiting the […]

