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 […]
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 […]
Reduction in Transits Due to the Ongoing Deficit in Precipitation in the Canal Watershed
The number of booking slots and distribution of slots per booking period for each vessel category for the above-mentioned conditions is presented in the following tables.
Revised total daily capacity: Reduction in Transits Due to the Ongoing Deficit in Precipitation in the Canal Watershed
Reduction in Transits Due to the Ongoing Deficit in Precipitation in the Panama Canal Watershed
Modifications to the Rules that Govern the Transit Reservation System
The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) finds it necessary to implement additional changes to the Transit Reservation System rules, based on the reduction in daily transit capacity.
