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Panama Canal and the United States of America sign joint declaration on security and warship toll compensation
The Panama Canal announces that a joint declaration on security matters has been signed between the Minister for Canal Affairs of Panama and the United States Secretary of Defense. The declaration reaffirms respect for, and the recognition of, …
Apr 11, 2025 / Curious
The Panama Canal authorizes the start of an open bidding process for the transportation of energy products
The Panama Canal Board of Directors has authorized to open a bidding process for the development of a new pipeline for the transfer of energy products which will complement operations in the interoceanic waterway. This complementary activity will be …
Apr 7, 2025 / Curious
MSC MARIE Ship Sets Record for Largest Cargo Capacity
The container ship MSC MARIE transited through the Panama Canal on Friday (Aug30), marking a milestone by becoming the largest capacity Neopanamax to cross the interoceanic route. With a length of 366 meters (1,200 feet) and a width of 51 meters …
Sep 2, 2024 / Vessels
Monjasa relocates tanker Monjasa Thunder from West Africa to Panama Canal
Monjasa Thunder is expected to improve overall efficiency of bunker operations in Panama Canal and the vessel is already in full operation at Balboa Anchorage. Global top 10 marine fuels supplier, Monjasa, introduces the Panama Canal’s largest and …
Jun 27, 2024 / Vessels
Crowley Moves to Launch First-Ever LNG Bunkering at Panama Canal’s Pacific Side
Global shipping and sustainable energy logistics leader Crowley is proceeding with plans to provide liquefied natural gas (LNG) bunkering services on the Pacific side of the Panama Canal, under the first permit issued by the Panama Maritime Authority …
Oct 25, 2023 / Curious
Panama Canal to limit transit to 32 total ships daily effective July 30
In light of the prolonged effects of the dry season and in compliance with its responsibility to provide reliable and sustainable service, the Panama Canal has notified its customers that, effective immediately, it will maintain a draft of 44 feet or …
Jul 31, 2023 / Curious
Panama Canal commemorates seventh anniversary of the Neopanamax Locks
The anniversary comes with challenges on water and climate – Over 20,600 vessels have transited the Neopanamax locks since their inauguration On June 26, 2016, thousands of people observed the beginning of a new era for the country with the …
Jun 27, 2023 / Curious
Trelleborg launches advanced SafePilot P3 Navigation System for Panama Canal transits
Trelleborg Marine and Infrastructure launches its latest fixed-installed piloting unit, SafePilot P3, developed in response to the recent advisory issued by the Panama Canal Authority (ACP) requiring a new positioning system for Neopanamax vessels …
Dec 19, 2022 / Curious
Panama Canal Welcomes Largest Vessel by Cargo Capacity, Marking Expansion’s Continued Impact Six Years Later
Last month, the Panama Canal celebrated the transit of CMA CGM’s Zephyr, the containership with the largest cargo capacity to ever transit the waterway. On July 1, the vessel completed its return trip through the Expanded Canal’s Neopanamax Locks, …
Aug 4, 2022 / Vessels
Panama Canal Closes Fiscal Year 2021 with Record Tonnage and Plans for Significant Investments through 2030
Containers led in total tonnage, while LNG, LPG, vehicle carriers and dry bulkers drove overall growth, leading to strong results for FY21 amid continued supply chain disruptions and a transition to sustainable shippingThe Panama Canal closed its …
Nov 1, 2021 / Curious