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Panama Canal reports Higher Transits and Tonnage while preparing to meet demand amid expected El Niño Conditions

International Shipping July 25, 2026

PANAMA CITY: The Panama Canal reported higher transit volumes and cargo tonnage during the third quarter of fiscal year 2026 (October 2025–June 2026), while...

“China trying to take over Panama Canal”: Trump says “not going to let that happen”

Export - Import July 2, 2026

NORTH DAKOTA (US): US President Donald Trump said that the United States should never have handed over control of the Panama Canal, arguing that...

Panama Canal congestion hits yearly high, prompting Jones Act waivers

Foreign Ports June 5, 2026

PANAMA CITY: Panama Canal congestion has climbed to the highest levels this year, prompting US authorities to grant multiple Jones Act waivers for domestic...

BIMCO: Ship transits via the Panama Canal have increased 8% y/y

International Shipping May 23, 2026

LONDON : According to Filipe Gouveia, so far this year, ship transits via the Panama Canal have increased 8% y/y to a daily average...

China told Maersk and MSC to drop Panama port operations, FT reports

Foreign Ports April 16, 2026

BEIJING : China has told Danish shipping group Maersk (MAERSK), and Switzerland-based Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC ) to cease operating ports ‌on the Panama...

Maersk to take over Panama Canal ports temporarily from HK firm after court ruling

International Shipping February 2, 2026

COPENHAGEN : Danish firm Maersk will temporarily operate two ports on the Panama Canal after a court ruled that contracts given to a Hong...

Panama Canal celebrates 111 Years

Foreign Ports August 18, 2025

PANAMA CITY : On August 15th, The Panama Canal marks 111 years of operations, renewing its commitment to a sustainable future through a water...

Panama Canal Administrator Outlines the Waterway’s Evolving Role in Global Trade at Northwestern University

Economy May 12, 2025

PANAMA CITY : The Panama Canal Administrator, Dr. Ricaurte Vásquez Morales, delivered the 43rd Annual William A. Patterson Distinguished Transportation Lecture, this week, in...

Trump’s call for free U.S. passage through Suez Canal sparks outcry in Egypt

Foreign Ports May 5, 2025

CAIRO : U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent call for free passage of American ships through the Suez Canal has triggered widespread condemnation in Egypt,...

Donald Trump : US ships should be allowed to travel through the Panama and Suez canals for free

International Shipping April 28, 2025

WASHINGTON : US President Donald Trump said on Saturday that American military and commercial ships should be allowed to travel through the Panama Canal...

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