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Rio Indio Lake Project Prioritized for National Water Security and Local Development
The Panama Canal Board of Directors has approved the necessary funds—under Resolution No. ACP-JD-RM 25-1542—for constructing a new lake...
Feb 242 min read
Panama Canal Introduces Long-Term Slot Allocation (LoTSA) Method for Neopanamax Vessels.
Enhancing Transit Certainty and Flexibility The Panama Canal has unveiled a significant update to its Transit Booking System with the...
Aug 21, 20242 min read
Celebrating the 110th Anniversary of the Panama Canal
As we celebrate the 110th anniversary of the Panama Canal, it’s essential to recognize not only this engineering marvel but also the...
Aug 15, 20242 min read
Increased Transits and Draft in Response to Water Recovery.
Water Recovery and Increased Transits New forecasts for the Panama Canal indicate a gradual recovery in the lake levels that supply the...
Jun 28, 20242 min read
Gradual Improvement of Panama Canal Operations with the Onset of the Rainy Season
Due to a consistent lack of rainfall and reduced water levels at Gatun Lake, the Panama Canal Authority published Advisory A-48-2023 in...
Jun 12, 20242 min read
New measures to address the dwindling water resources.
The canal administration has announced reservation slots, spanning from November to February, with varying quotas for each month. These...
Nov 14, 20231 min read
New Positioning System Requirement for Transiting Neopanamax Vessels
Effective October 1, 2023, all vessels transiting the Panama Canal with beams measuring 33.2 meters (109 feet) or more must have a fixed...
Oct 23, 20232 min read
Managing Fresh Water Challenges at the Panama Canal
In 2023, the Panama Canal faces a significant fresh water challenge due to an extended dry season caused by the El Niño phenomenon. This...
Oct 23, 20232 min read
Black Ethnicity Day in Panama
Our offices celebrated Black Ethnicity Day in Panama with great enthusiasm and pride. The event was organized by our dedicated team of...
Jun 2, 20232 min read
Prevent Costly Penalties: Report Vessel Deficiencies to Avoid Consequences
Effective January 1, 2023, the Panama Canal Authority has implemented a Transit Disruption fee for vessels that present unreported...
May 23, 20232 min read
Draft Adjustment in the Neopanamax Locks - May 3, 2023
Advisory to shipping A-20-20233 https://pancanal.com/en/maritime-services/advisory-to-shipping/ The new restrictions on maximum...
May 4, 20231 min read
PANAMA CANAL INTRODUCES NEW CHARGES AND MODIFIES SOME OF THE EXISTING COMPLEMENTARY SERVICES TARIFFS
The Panama Canal Authority announced on Friday, October 14, 2022 via a formal Advisory the introduction of new charges and the...
Oct 17, 20221 min read
COVID 19 - Panama Entry & Exit Requirements (updated July 2022)
On October 12, 2020, the Government of Panama permitted international commercial flights to resume services to and from Panama. With our...
Jul 8, 20222 min read
Jul 7, 20220 min read
THE OYSTER WORLD RALLY
The Oyster World Rally is recognized among the most important interoceanic yacht events in the world and Panama is one of the chosen...
Feb 14, 20221 min read
New Luxury Vans Join our Fleet
Two new luxury vans join our fleet of crew transport vehicles. Because we think of our Customers, we are constantly upgrading and...
Oct 29, 20211 min read
Canal delays and the Panama Canal Transit Reservation System.
With Panama Canal delays ranging between two (2) and ten (10) days, book or not book is a question we are often asked. The right answer...
Oct 22, 20211 min read
THE 27TH FCCA CRUISE CONFERENCE OCT 18-21, 2021
Panama welcomes the Cruise Industry to the 27th FCCA Cruise Conference. The venue, the new state of the art Amador Convention Center, and...
Oct 20, 20211 min read
The Panama Canal Resumes Seasonal Measures to Protect Migrating Marine Life
Panama City, Panama, August 2, 2021 – From August 1 to November 30, 2021, the Panama Canal will once again promote the implementation of...
Aug 3, 20212 min read
Advisories to Shipping
Please follow the this link to see the latest official Advisories to Shipping issued by the Panama Canal Authority....
Jul 22, 20211 min read
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