top of page
Search
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
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
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
News
bottom of page