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China to counterbalance Panama setback through South America projects

As geopolitical tensions deepen and shipping lanes become politicized battlegrounds, China is recalibrating its approach to the Western Hemisphere. The recent retreat of CK Hutchison...

Trump renews push for free US passage through Panama and Suez canals, stirring global tensions

US President Donald Trump has renewed calls for American ships to pass “free of charge” through the Panama and Suez canals, according to Bloomberg,...

Bidding opens for energy products pipeline at Panama Canal

The Panama Canal Board of Directors has authorized the launch of a bidding process for the development of a new pipeline for the transfer...

APM Terminals’ Strategic Acquisition of Panama’s Railway Reshapes Competition

APM Terminals' acquisition of the Panama Canal Railway Company (PCRC) marks a strategic move in the Maersk-owned port operator's efforts to strengthen its competitive...

Panama Canal introduces NetZero Slot to promote low-carbon shipping

The Panama Canal reported the launch of the NetZero Slot, a transit slot reserved only for vessels with low carbon emissions, as a strategy...

CK Hutchison pulls back from Panama ports sale?

Hong Kong-based conglomerate CK Hutchison, headed by magnate Li Ka-shing, will not proceed with signing a deal next week to sell its two key...

Li family accused of betrayal in Hutchison terminal sale

Chinese state media Ta Kung Pao has accused the owners of CK Hutchison of betraying the interests of the Chinese people, following the company’s...

US concerns over Hutchison’s Panama Canal operations led to blockbuster deal?

A consortium of BlackRock and MSC's port operating arm Terminal Investment Limited (TIL) has agreed to purchase the international port assets from CK Hutchison...

Chinese Influence in Panama Canal Operations Sparks Geopolitical Debate

Recent discussions have been sparked by claims regarding Chinese control over the Panama Canal and alleged biases against American vessels. Maritime expert John McCown asserts...

Transits through Panama Canal down 10%: BIMCO

In this week’s “Shipping Number of the Week” from BIMCO, Shipping Analysis Manager, Filipe Gouveia, examines Panama Canal transits which have declined in recent...
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