Modifications to the Transit Reservation (Booking) System
PANAMA FLASH! | Panama City – December 24th, 2024 Modifications to the Transit Reservation (Booking) System The Panama Canal Authority announces the rules and conditions for the Last-Minute Transit Reservation and the Vessel Scheduling Fee available in the following web link: https://pancanal.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Scheduling-and-Last-minute-services-Guide.pdf These services will be effective on January 1, 2025, as published in the […]
Postponement of Low-Carbon Transit Slot Launch Date
PANAMA FLASH! | Panama City – December 9th, 2024 As part of our unwavering commitment to decarbonization and achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, the Panama Canal announced an initiative on August 1, 2024, through Advisory to Shipping No. A-25-2024. This program invited our clients to adopt energy efficiency measures in addition to low-carbon […]
Substitution and Swapping of Booking Slots between Container vessels of Cooperative Working Agreement Members (Global Alliances or Vessel Sharing Agreements)
PANAMA FLASH! | Panama City – November 23rd, 2024 Substitution and Swapping of Booking Slots between Container vessels of Cooperative Working Agreement Members (Global Alliances or Vessel Sharing Agreements) The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) is pleased to announce that effective January 1, 2025, in an ongoing effort to enhance the service offered to the maritime […]
Scheduled Maintenance at Miraflores Locks and Modifications to the Transit Reservation (Booking) System
PANAMA FLASH! | Panama City – October 1st, 2024 Scheduled Maintenance at Miraflores Locks and Modifications to the Transit Reservation (Booking) System. The West Lane of Miraflores Locks will be out of service due to concrete maintenance on the West Southend approach wall from 0001 hours on Saturday, October 26, 2024, until 1200 hours on […]
Additional Sealed Bid for the Long-Term Slot Allocation (LoTSA) Methodology
PANAMA FLASH! | Panama City – September 18th, 2024 Additional Sealed Bid for the Long-Term Slot Allocation (LoTSA) Methodology The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) has analyzed the offering after the sealed bid auction for LNG/LPG performed on September 11, 2024, in which 9 packages were unallocated, and has considered several customer recommendations regarding the northbound […]
Modifications to the Transit Reservation (Booking) System
PANAMA FLASH! | Panama City – September 17th, 2024 Modifications to the Transit Reservation (Booking) System The Panama Canal Authority announces modifications to the Transit Reservation (Booking) System rules for the slot allocation to Panamax Plus vessels, the Transit Date Advancement Service and the In-Transit Time (ITT) for booked vessels. Effective September 18, 2024, after […]
Long-Term Slots Allocation (LoTSA) Terms and conditions rev 8
PANAMA FLASH! | Panama City – September 10th, 2024 Long-Term Slots Allocation (LoTSA) Terms and conditions rev 8 The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) has introduced Version 8 of the Long-term Slot Allocation (LoTSA), which updates the previous Version 7. Notably, Clause 19 has been revised to allow up to 2 slots to be allocated for […]
Long-Term Slots Allocation (LoTSA) Terms and conditions rev 7
PANAMA FLASH! | Panama City – September 9th, 2024 Long-Term Slots Allocation (LoTSA) Terms and conditions rev 7 The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) has released Version 7 of the Long-term Slot Allocation. Compared to the previous Version 6, the key changes include: For additional information, please reach out to our operators at operations@nortonlilly.com.pa Norton Lilly […]
Scheduled Maintenance at Gatun Locks
PANAMA FLASH! | Panama City – September 5th, 2024 Beginning at 0400 hours on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, until 1600 hours on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, (15 Days), the center wall culvert of Gatun Locks will be out of service for scheduled maintenance on cylindrical and rising stem valves. Although the culvert maintenance will increase […]
Long-Term Slots Allocation (LoTSA) Terms and conditions Revised 6
PANAMA FLASH! | Panama City – August 27th, 2024 Long-Term Slots Allocation (LoTSA) Terms and conditions Revised 6 The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) has released Version 6 of the Long-term Slot Allocation. Compared to the previous Version 3, the key changes include: We urge customers interested in participating in the LoTSA system, please contact us […]
