Draft Adjustment to 14.32 m (47.0 feet) TFW in the Neopanamax Locks
Draft Adjustment to 14.32 m (47.0 feet) TFW in the Neopanamax Locks
Draft Adjustment to 14.48 m (47.5 feet) TFW in the Neopanamax Locks
PANAMA FLASH! Draft Adjustment to 14.48 m (47.5 feet) TFW in 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 April 22, 2023, the maximum authorized draft allowed for vessels transiting the Neopanamax locks will be 14.48 m (47.5 […]
Panama Canal implements Green Vessel Classification System for Sustainable Shipping
Panama Flash! Panama Canal Green Vessel Classification As part of the Panama Canal Green Route Plan 2050 and the Carbon Neutrality Commitment by the year 2030, the Panama Canal Authority (ACP) announces the implementation of the Green Vessel Classification System. For this purpose, three internationally recognized criteria have been identified: 1) Energy Efficiency Design Index, […]
Clarification to Changes in the Booking Periods and Slot Distribution for Neopanamax Vessels
PANAMA FLASH! – Subsequent to our Panama Flash February 24th, 2023 clarifying some of the changes in the slot distribution and booking period. The Panama Canal Authority issued the Advisory ADV06-2023. In response to several inquiries regarding the changes to the Transit Reservation System rules announced in Advisory to Shipping A-05-2023 of the Panama Canal […]
Comparison for the booking regulation before and after March 1st, 2023
PANAMA FLASH! – Modifications to the Booking Periods and Slot Distribution for Neopanamax Vessels Panama City – February 24th, 2023 | The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) announced February 17th, 2023, some modification and slot distribution for the Neopanamax transit reservation system. Please find additional clarifications. Below the table comparison for the booking regulation before and […]
Outbreak of fire at Miraflores locks west lane upper chamber
Outbreak of fire at Miraflores locks west lane upper chamber PANAMA FLASH! Panama City – December 16th, 2022 The vessel traffic at the Panama Canal’s Miraflores Locks (old locks) west lane was temporarily suspended on Dec 15th/0900hrs due to an outbreak of fire at one of the machinery tunnels of the upper chamber. Traffic in […]
Panama Canal announces modifications to Maritime Complementary Services Tariffs
RE: Modifications to Maritime Complementary Services Tariffs PANAMA FLASH! Panama City – October 14th, 2022 The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) announces modifications to Maritime Complementary Services Tariffs approved by the Administrator, including the Transit Reservation System. These modifications seek to reflect the actual value of the services provided to our customers, as well as improve […]
Panama Canal’s Simplified Tolls Structure Approved by Cabinet Council
The approved tolls structure, which will provide greater visibility and three-year price predictability to customers, incorporates industry feedback obtained during the formal consultation period. The Cabinet Council of the Republic of Panama has approved the tolls structure recommended by the Panama Canal Board of Directors, following a formal consultation and public hearing process that considered industry […]
Public Protests in several areas of Panama
PANAMA FLASH! Activists affiliated with several unions and organizations have been holding protests and strikes in recent days. 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 […]
Panama Canal Update on Precautions due to COVID-19
PANAMA FLASH! The Panama Canal Authority update on Precautions due to COVID-19 through advisory to shipping ADV-24-2022 The Panama Canal Authority through advisory to shipping ADV-24-2022 informed that the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Panama has emitted Executive Decree No. 101, on July 1, 2022, which rescinds the mandatory usage of protective masks […]
