Modifications to the Transit Reservation System Rules Regarding the Special Auction in the Panamax Locks

Panama Canal is introducing a new rule for the special auctions for non-booked supers and regular vessels announced in Advisory to Shipping A-50-2023.
US Coast Guard Gas Carrier COC Examination Program

The Liquefied Gas Carrier National Center of Expertise, with the approval of the Panama Maritime Authority (AMP), is excited to announce the winter 2024 session of our voluntary Certificate of Compliance (COC) examination program for liquefied gas carriers awaiting northbound transit through the Panama Canal.
Additional Auction Slot in the Panamax Locks and Other Modifications to the Transit Reservation System Rules

Panama Canal special auction and other modifications to the transit reservation system rules
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
Extension of Condition 3 in the Panamax Locks and Transition from Condition 3 to New Condition 5

Panama Canal extension of Condition 3 in the Panamax Locks and Transition from Condition 3 to New Condition 5
Public Protests in Panama & Upcoming National Holidays

PANAMA FLASH! – Panama City – October 23rd, 2023 Public Protests in Panama Activists affiliated with several unions and organizations have been holding protests and strikes in recent days. The protesters gathered in several areas in the city and main roads impeding all type of public, private, passengers and cargo transportation mobilization. The labor action […]
Temporary Suspension of the Extraordinary and Special Auctions in the Neopanamax Locks and the Daily Auctions in the Panamax Locks

emporary Suspension of the Extraordinary and Special Auctions in the Neopanamax Locks and the Daily Auctions in the Panamax Locks
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.
Modification to the Fresh Water Surcharge (variable component)

Panama Canal Modification to the Fresh Water Surcharge (variable component)