Panama National Holidays
PANAMA FLASH! | Panama City – October 29th, 2024 Please note hereunder schedule of upcoming National Holidays in Panama: November 4 (Mon) Flag Day November 5 (Tue) Colon Day November 11 (Mon) Los Santos Uprising Day November 10th extended to November 11th November 28 (Thur) Independence Day (from Spain). December 9 (Mon) Mother’s Day […]
Scheduled Maintenance at Miraflores Locks and Modifications to the Transit Reservation (Booking) System
PANAMA FLASH! | Panama City – October 1st, 2024 Scheduled Maintenance at Miraflores Locks and Modifications to the Transit Reservation (Booking) System. The West Lane of Miraflores Locks will be out of service due to concrete maintenance on the West Southend approach wall from 0001 hours on Saturday, October 26, 2024, until 1200 hours on […]
Additional Sealed Bid for the Long-Term Slot Allocation (LoTSA) Methodology
PANAMA FLASH! | Panama City – September 18th, 2024 Additional Sealed Bid for the Long-Term Slot Allocation (LoTSA) Methodology The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) has analyzed the offering after the sealed bid auction for LNG/LPG performed on September 11, 2024, in which 9 packages were unallocated, and has considered several customer recommendations regarding the northbound […]
Modifications to the Transit Reservation (Booking) System
PANAMA FLASH! | Panama City – September 17th, 2024 Modifications to the Transit Reservation (Booking) System The Panama Canal Authority announces modifications to the Transit Reservation (Booking) System rules for the slot allocation to Panamax Plus vessels, the Transit Date Advancement Service and the In-Transit Time (ITT) for booked vessels. Effective September 18, 2024, after […]
Long-Term Slots Allocation (LoTSA) Terms and conditions rev 7
PANAMA FLASH! | Panama City – September 9th, 2024 Long-Term Slots Allocation (LoTSA) Terms and conditions rev 7 The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) has released Version 7 of the Long-term Slot Allocation. Compared to the previous Version 6, the key changes include: For additional information, please reach out to our operators at operations@nortonlilly.com.pa Norton Lilly […]
Modifications to the Transit Reservation (Booking) System Tariffs
PANAMA FLASH! | Panama City – August 28th, 2024 Modifications to the Transit Reservation (Booking) System Tariffs The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) announces modifications to the Transit Reservation (Booking) System tariffs as part of the Maritime Complementary Services Tariffs. These adjustments arise from the recently introduced Long-Term Slot Allocation (LoTSA), a new scheme designed to […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
