27/06/24

Panama Canal Celebrates Eighth Expansion Anniversary with New Draft and Daily Transits Increases

Draft increases to 47 feet from today; and 48 feet from July 11 From August 5, daily transits will increase...

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11/06/24

Panama Canal announces new increase in draft and daily transit

The Panama Canal announced, through an Advisory to Shipping, that it will increase the current number of daily transits from 32...

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03/06/24

The Reliability of the Panama Canal in Times of Volatility

By Dr. Ricaurte Vásquez Morales, Administrator of the Panama Canal I’ve recently returned from the World Energy Congress in Rotterdam,...

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30/05/24

Panama Canal increases vessel draft to 45 feet ahead of schedule and before rainy season arrives

The Panama Canal has issued an Advisory to Shipping Lines stating that, effective today, it will increase the maximum authorized draft...

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30/04/24

From Crisis to Opportunity: Rethinking Water Management in a Changing Climate

As climate change intensifies, I’ve noticed a notable increase in extreme weather events hampering critical shipping routes and waterways from...

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16/04/24

Panama Canal Announces New Measures Regarding Number of Transits and Maximum Draft

The Panama Canal Authority has unveiled a series of measures aimed at optimizing transit operations while ensuring safe navigation through...

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09/04/24

Clearing the Waters: Dispelling Myths About Panama Canal Operations

Now nearing the end of the dry season, the Panama Canal is adapting to the climate conditions.  Based on the...

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11/03/24

Panama Canal Announces Increase in Daily Slots at Panamax Locks

In response to the present and projected level of Gatun Lake, the Panama Canal Authority (ACP) announced Today through Advisory to...

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14/02/24

Navigating Change: A Timeline of Recent & Future Progress at the Panama Canal

It’s no secret that the accelerating implications of climate change have had economic, social and environmental impacts worldwide, including waterways...

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24/01/24

Panama Canal Appoints First-Ever Chief Sustainability Officer

The Panama Canal announced today that Deputy Administrator Ilya Espino de Marotta will now also serve as the Canal’s first...

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28/12/23

Panama Canal offers update to the maritime industry

Last week, the Panama Canal held a webinar with international maritime associations to offer an Industry Update. The Panama Canal...

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15/12/23

Panama Canal to increase daily transits to 24 starting in January

Through Advisory to Shipping No. A-54-2023, the Panama Canal announced today that it will increase the number of daily transits to...

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