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...
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- Aug 15
- 2 min
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...
- Jun 28
- 2 min
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 12
- 2 min
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...
- Nov 14, 2023
- 1 min
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...
- Oct 23, 2023
- 2 min
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, 2023
- 2 min
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...
- May 23, 2023
- 2 min
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 4, 2023
- 1 min
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...
- Oct 17, 2022
- 1 min
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 22, 2021
- 1 min
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...
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