Panama Canal Expects More Than 220 Cruise Transits During the 2026–2027 Season
The Panama Canal has officially launched its 2026–2027 cruise season, with more than 220 cruise transits scheduled between October and May. The season opened with
Panama Canal Increases Neopanamax Draft and Daily Transit Capacity
The Panama Canal has announced an increase in both the maximum authorized draft for Neopanamax vessels and the number of daily transit slots, following an
Panama Canal and Government Agencies Form Committee to Coordinate Río Indio Resettlement
The Panama Canal and several Panamanian government institutions have established an Interinstitutional Coordination Committee for the Resettlement Action Plan associated with the Río Indio Lake
Panama Canal FY2027 Budget Advances After First-Debate Approval
The Budget Committee of Panama’s National Assembly has approved the Panama Canal’s proposed Fiscal Year 2027 budget in first debate. The plan projects revenues of
Panama Canal Postpones Neopanamax Draft Reduction Following Updated Water Assessment
The Panama Canal has announced that it will maintain the current maximum authorized draft for Neopanamax vessels at 48 feet, following its latest assessment of
Panama Canal Introduces Temporary Booking Adjustments to Improve Flexibility and Fair Access
The Panama Canal has announced temporary modifications to its Neopanamax Transit Booking System aimed at providing greater flexibility for customers, improving the distribution of available
Panama Canal Introduces Additional Measures as Rainfall Declines Across the Watershed
The Panama Canal has announced temporary operational measures in response to lower-than-expected rainfall across its watershed. Beginning September 3, 2026, daily transit slots will be