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 […]
Postponment to full containers dates for the Long-Term Slot Allocation (LoTSA) method

PANAMA FLASH! | Panama City – August 26th, 2024 New Implementation dates for the Long-Term Slot Allocation (LoTSA) method Following the announcement of the new Long Term Slot Allocation (LoTSA) methodology, several customers from the full container market segment have requested additional time to properly evaluate this new initiative. Therefore, in consideration of our customers’ […]
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, […]
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 […]
Panama Canal announces scheduled maintenance at Pedro Miguel Locks

Scheduled maintenance at Pedro Miguel Locks
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 […]
Transit Date Advancement Fee for all Market Segments

Transit Date Advancement Fee for all Market Segments
US Coast Guard Gas Carrier COC Examination Program

US Coast Guard Gas Carrier COC Examination Program; Balboa Anchorage, Panama Canal May 6-17, 2024