Increase in the Number of Slots in the Panamax Locks

Panama Canal announces Increase in the Number of Slots in the Panamax Locks
Modification to the Transit Reservation (Booking) System

PANAMA FLASH! | Panama City – February 14th, 2024 Modification to the Transit Reservation (Booking) System Given the temporary measures taken by the Panama Canal Authority (ACP) due to the current drought, and its impact on clients due to the reduction in number of daily transits, the Customer Ranking monthly calculation and updates will be […]
Cancellation – USCG Gas Carrier COC Exam Program, Balboa Panama

Cancelation USCG Gas Carrier COC Exam Program – Balboa Panama Canal from January 28th to February 9th, 2024.
Modifications to the Minimum Acceptable Bids during Auctions

Panama Canal Modifications to the Minimum Acceptable Bids during Auctions
Panama Canal Approved tolls effective January 1, 2024

Panama Canal Approved tolls effective January 1, 2024
Additional Auction Slot in the Neopanamax Locks for Full Container Vessels

Beginning December 3, 2023, the Panama Canal Authority (ACP) will be offering a special auction slot in the Neopanamax Locks. This additional slot will be offered on the days determined by the ACP and for a limited time only, depending on the level of Gatun Lake and rainfall projections for the upcoming weeks.
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.

