Postponment to full containers dates for the Long-Term Slot Allocation (LoTSA) method

PANAMA FLASH! | Panama City – August 26th, 2024 New Implementation dates for the Long-Term Slot Allocation (LoTSA) method Following the announcement of the new Long Term Slot Allocation (LoTSA) methodology, several customers from the full container market segment have requested additional time to properly evaluate this new initiative. Therefore, in consideration of our customers’ […]
Information Regarding the Customer Ranking Calculation

PANAMA FLASH! | Panama City – August 23rd, 2024 Information Regarding the Customer Ranking Calculation Considering the upcoming implementation of the new Long-Term Slot Allocation (LoTSA) methodology scheduled to begin on September 2, 2024, some customers expressed concern regarding the Canal’s intention to change the customer ranking calculation announced in Advisories to Shipping A-25-2024 and […]
Increase in the Maximum Allowable Draft in the Neopanamax Locks and Modifications to the Transit Reservation (Booking) System

PANAMA FLASH! | Panama City – August 15th, 2024 Increase in the Maximum Allowable Draft in the Neopanamax Locks and Modifications to the Transit Reservation (Booking) System Based on the present and projected level of Gatun Lake for the upcoming weeks, the Panama Canal Authority (ACP) is pleased to announce that effective immediately, the maximum […]
Modifications to the Booking System Neopanamax Locks – Long-Term Slot Allocation

PANAMA FLASH! | Panama City – August 1st, 2024 Modifications to the Transit Reservation (Booking) System Neopanamax Locks – Long-Term Slot Allocation (LoTSA) The Panama Canal (ACP), in its commitment to provide an efficient and reliable service to its customers, has been working to better understand the needs of customers regarding medium and long-term planning, […]
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