Panama City, October 7, 2026 – The ship, the Carnival Miracle, opened the Panama Canal’s 2026-2027 cruise season today, Wednesday, marking the start of more than 220 transits scheduled for…
Panama City, October 5, 2026.- The Panama Canal announced a new phase of its Long-term Slot Allocation (LoTSA) program, covering the period from January 3rd to April 3 rd, 2027.…
The Panama Canal Board of Directors has appointed Miguel Antonio Lorenzo Fábrega as Deputy Administrator of the Panama Canal. He will serve alongside Administrator Ilya Espino de Marotta as the…
Panama City, Panama, September 4, 2026– The Panama Canal will maintain the current maximum authorized draft for vessels transiting the Neopanamax Locks which will allow customers to continue operating under…
Panama City, August 17, 2026. – The Panama Canal marked 112 years of operations this past weekend while maintaining a forward-looking vision aimed at strengthening its strategic role in global trade,…
Panama Canal reduces Neopanamax draft limits 07 Aug 2026, Panama Canal Lower draft limits affect vessel loading calculations Changes take effect August 26 and September 3 No reduction in available…
Panama City, July 24, 2026 – The Panama Canal has concluded the document submission period for companies interested in participating in the prequalification process for the development of an energy corridor.…
Panama City, July 22, 2026 – The Panama Canal reported higher transit volumes and cargo tonnage during the third quarter of fiscal year 2026 (October 2025–June 2026), while continuing to adapt…
Inward/outward vessel movements suspended06 Jul 2026, Paradip, IndiaHeavy swell and rough sea conditions. • Inward/outward vessel movements suspended. • Cargo operations for vessels alongside berths continue as normal.READ MORE Scheduled…
Modifications to Transit Reservation (Booking) System 02 Jun 2026, Panama Canal, Panama HML D Neopanamax vessels can now request Panama Canal 1A booking slots for transit dates beginning July 1,…
Operations Continue to Run Efficiently and Without Congestion Panama City, April 22, 2026.- The Panama Canal recorded an increase in transits and tonnage during the first half of Fiscal Year 2026,…
Vessel traffic suspension for yacht races21 Apr 2026, Bosphorus, TürkiyeVessel traffic in the Bosphorus is expected to be suspended between 11:00 and 17:00 hours on April 23, 2026.READ MORE Modifications…
Update on the Middle East situation02 Apr 2026, Middle EastWith the current developments in the Middle East, we have launched this live updates section to keep you informed of the…
Update on the Middle East situation23 Mar 2026, Middle East regionWith the current developments in the Middle East, we have launched this live updates section to keep you informed of…
MOU to Enhance Global Trade of U.S. Agricultural Products Global Panama City – February 11, 2026 – The Panama Canal and the U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council (USGBC) signed a Memorandum…
The Panama Canal administrator Ricaurte Vásquez, participated in a fireside chat moderated by senior CNBC editor Lori Ann LaRocco at the Houston International Maritime Conference (HIMC). Vásquez spoke about the…
Pilotage suspended27 Oct 2025, Dardanelles, TurkiyePilotage in the Dardanelles Strait was suspended today (27 October) due to bad weather.READ MORE Cyclone Montha to hit east coast27 Oct 2025, IndiaThe deep…
Updated maritime traffic regulations coming into force09 Oct 2025, Turkish Straits, TürkiyeAn updated Directive of Maritime Traffic Regulations for the Turkish Straits will come into force on 13 October.READ MORE…
Cyclonic Storm Shakti weakening06 Oct 2025, Gujarat & North Maharashtra, IndiaSevere Cyclonic Storm Shakhti, which caused heavy rainfall in western India, will gradually weaken by tomorrow (7 October).READ MORE Continuing…
Possible industrial action by pilots03 Oct 2025, Antwerp/Ghent, BelgiumNegotiations are underway today (3 October) to try to avert a possible strike by sea and river pilots at Antwerp/Ghent.READ MORE Possible…
Port operations unaffected by earthquake01 Oct 2025, Cebu, PhilippinesNo damages or impact on operations are currently reported at ports in the Cebu region, which was at the centre of a…
Panama, September 18, 2025 – The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) has officially launched the concessionaire selection process for its new energy pipeline project with an initial market engagement event held in…
Tanker berth shutdown15 Sep 2025, East London, South AfricaThere is a tanker berth shutdown at the port of East London due to a problem with the fire system.READ MORE Transport…
New risk-based vessel inspection model10 Sep 2025, Panama Canal, PanamaA new risk-based vessel inspection model will come into effect in the Panama Canal from 1 October.READ MORE Supply and delivery…
Draft adjustment20 Aug 2025, Vizag, IndiaVizag Port: OR-III draft revised to 10.50 m.READ MORE New Risk-Based Vessel Inspection Model20 Aug 2025, Panama Canal, PanamaLaunch of initiative effective 1 October 2025.READ…