Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) – Long-Term Slot Allocation (LoTSA)

PANAMA FLASH! | Panama City – August 9th, 2024 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) – Long-Term Slot Allocation (LoTSA) 1. Minimum Amount for Slots and Bidding Process 2. Allocation Priority and Limitation Per Customer Code 3. Daily Booking slot allowance per customer 4. Customer Ranking and Green Initiatives 5. Green Slot Auction Allocation 6. Priority Allocation […]
Draft Adjustment to 14.94 (49.0 feet) TFW for the Neopanamax Locks

PANAMA FLASH! | Panama City – August 5th, 2024 Draft Adjustment to 14.94 (49.0 feet) TFW for 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 immediately, the maximum authorized draft allowed for vessels transiting the Neopanamax Locks will […]
Increase in the Number of Neopanamax Booking Slots

PANAMA FLASH! – Panama City | June 26th, 2024 Increase in the Number of Neopanamax Booking Slots, Transit Draft Increase and the Transit Reservation System. Based on the present and projected level of Gatun Lake, the Panama Canal Authority (ACP) announces an additional booking slot in the Neopanamax Locks during Booking Period 2 for booking […]
Increase in the Number of Neopanamax and Panamax Booking Slots, Draft Adjustment and Other Information Regarding the Transit Reservation System

Increase in the Number of Neopanamax and Panamax Booking Slots, Draft Adjustment and Other Information Regarding the Transit Reservation System
Panama Canal announces scheduled maintenance at Pedro Miguel Locks

Scheduled maintenance at Pedro Miguel Locks
Increase in the Maximum Allowable Draft in the Neopanamax Locks

Increase in the Maximum Allowable Draft in the Neopanamax Locks
Fuel Leak Incident at Miraflores Locks

Panama Flash! – Panama City – May 27th, 2024 Fuel Leak Incident at Miraflores Locks: Cleanup and Restoration Efforts Underway May 26th, 2024: In the afternoon, a fuel leak occurred during the transit of a vessel heading south through the Miraflores locks, specifically in the upper chamber of the east lane. The Panama Canal Authority […]
Transit Date Advancement Fee for all Market Segments

Transit Date Advancement Fee for all Market Segments
Increase in the Number of Booking Slots and Maximum allowable draft

Panama Canal Authority (ACP) announces an increase in booking slots in the Panamax locks
Scheduled Lane Outage at Gatun and Miraflores Locks and the Transit Reservation System

Beginning at 0001 hours on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, until 2359 hours on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, (8 days), a dry chamber maintenance will be performed on the West Lane of Gatun Locks. The East Lane will remain available, but lockages will take additional time.