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Panama Canal sees boost in traffic after Iran war breaks out

Some 5 per cent of global maritime trade passes through the Panama Canal, whose main users are the United States and China.

China detaining Panama-flagged ships amid battle over port control: US agency

A drone view shows Panama Ports Company (PPC) after Panama's Official Gazette published a court ruling formally annulling Hong Kong's CK Hutchison Holdings concessions for two ports along its strategic canal, after ruling late January the contracts violated the constitution, in Panama City, Panama, February 23, 2026.

Panama Canal at top capacity as Iran war triggers more LNG vessel traffic, chief says

The United Kingdom-flagged LPG Tanker Durham leaves the Cocoli Locks at the Panama Canal, in Panama City, Panama, March 13, 2026. REUTERS/Enea Lebrun

Panama's president rejects 'outrageous' claims by CK Hutchison over canceled port contracts

A Panama Ports Company sign is seen over containers at the Balboa port in Panama City October 10, 2014. REUTERS/Carlos Jasso/File Photo

Singapore-based energy firm Sinolam files arbitration request against Panama

The Sinolam case adds to a growing list of international legal challenges for Panama.

CK Hutchison’s Panama unit says state missed arbitration response deadline

Panama’s government has moved to unwind the concession agreements that gave Panama Ports Company control of the Balboa and Cristobal ports.

Panama asks Chinese shipping giant Cosco to return to Canal

A cargo ship from the Chinese shipping company COSCO (Top-R) waits to transit the Panama Canal on the Pacific side, in Panama City on March 13, 2026. On March 13, the Panamanian government asked the Chinese shipping company Cosco to reconsider its decision to cease operations at a port on the Panama Canal, whose concession to the Hong Kong-based company CK Hutchison Holdings had been revoked by the Panamanian courts. (Photo by MARTIN BERNETTI / AFP)

CK Hutchison steps up legal push as Panama moves to seize ports

A drone view shows Panama Ports Company (PPC) after Panama's Official Gazette published a court ruling formally annulling Hong Kong's CK Hutchison Holdings concessions for two ports along its strategic canal, after ruling late January the contracts violated the constitution, in Panama City, Panama, February 23, 2026. REUTERS/Enea Lebrun

Panama officials search CK Hutchison’s subsidiary office, source says

Members of Panama’s investigative police conduct a search at offices tied to the Panama Ports Company, the local unit of Hong Kong conglomerate CK Hutchison, and load boxes into a truck in an underground parking area in the upscale Albrook district of Panama City, Panama, February 26, 2026. REUTERS/Aris Martinez

CK Hutchison says Panama Canal port workers removed after court-ordered takeover

A drone view shows Panama Ports Company (PPC) after Panama's Official Gazette published a court ruling formally annulling Hong Kong's CK Hutchison Holdings concessions for two ports along its strategic canal, after ruling late January the contracts violated the constitution, in Panama City, Panama, February 23, 2026. REUTERS/Enea Lebrun

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