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WSC developing cargo screening programme to prevent container fires

Sep 29, 2023

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Seapath and Pilot LNG to develop first US East Coast dedicated LNG bunkering facility

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Seatrade Maritime Special Report: Panama 2023

Get an inside glimpse into what will keep Panama in the lead of the regional transhipment.

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Panama Canal adjusts freshwater charge

Sep 26, 2023

The Panama Canal has announced that it will modify the variable component of the Fresh Water Charge (FWC) which will take effect on 1st...

Panama Canal changes booking conditions

Sep 06, 2023

The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) says that Booking Condition 3 in the Panamax locks remained in effect until...

Panama Canal transit auction bids skyrocket

Sep 04, 2023

Auctions of transit slots on the Panama Canal have skyrocketed with one owner paying a $2.4 million bid recently.

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Panama Canal lowest rainfall since 2000, facing an extended drought

Aug 24, 2023

The Panama Canal looks set for continued low water levels as the central American nation sees its lowest rainfall levels it has seen since 2000.

Panama Canal Authority announces new booking condition

Aug 14, 2023

In response to the unpredictable weather patterns and the need to ensure reliable and sustainable service, the authority aims to maintain a draught of 13.41m throughout the remainder of the current year and part of 2024, unless significant changes...

Panama Canal in further draught reductions, warns of cutting transit numbers

Jun 20, 2023

The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) has announced a continued series of draught reductions and warns of “extreme measures” if the severe drought continues.

Panama Canal takes water saving measures in face of ‘unprecedented drought’

Jun 07, 2023

With draught restrictions already in place the Panama Canal Authority (ACP) is implementing water saving procedures as it battles one of the worst droughts the waterway has seen.

Panama Canal lowers draught restrictions again to cope with drought

May 22, 2023

A severe drought affecting the Panama Canal is forcing the Panama Cana Authority (ACP) to reduce draughts and container vessels...

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Panama Ship Registry proposes reforms to merchant marine law

May 15, 2023

The Panama Maritime Authority (AMP) and Panama’s main maritime associations concluded the meetings for the revision of the...

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PSA Marine completes acquisition of 45% stake Meyer’s Tugs in Panama

May 02, 2023

PSA Marine has completed the acquisition of 45% stake in Meyer’s Tugs (MTSA) from Inversiones Maritimas CPT a wholly owned...

Panama Ship Registry attains US Coast Guard Qualship 21 status

May 02, 2023

For the first time, the Panama Ship Registry has become eligible for the US Coast Guard’s Qualship 21 programme.

Panama: Reinventing the system to stay in the lead of regional transhipment

Apr 24, 2023

In this edition of the Seatrade Maritime Special Report, we talk to key Panama maritime industry stakeholders about what lies ahead in 2023 what the measures would be to re-invent the system.

Panama Canal enforces lower draught restrictions

Apr 24, 2023

The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) has enforced lower maximum draught of vessels transiting the expanded Panama Canal’s neo-panamax locks due to an ongoing drought.

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