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Strait of Hormuz blockade drives up costs at Panama Canal

Aerial view of a container ship entering the Panama Canal in Panama City on April 21.

Panama president seeks to calm China tensions

Panama's President Jose Raul Mulino delivers a press conference after a visit to the Balboa port, following Panama's Supreme Court decision in late January to invalidate the legal framework supporting the 1997 concession that granted Panama Ports Company (PPC) the right to operate the Pacific-facing Balboa and Atlantic Cristobal terminals on either side of the Panama Canal, in Panama City, Panama, April 9, 2026. REUTERS/Aris Martinez

Panama asks China for respect after ship detentions tied to ports ruling

Panamanian Foreign Minister Javier Martinez Acha speaks during the Americas Partnership for Economic Prosperity Ministerial at the State Department in Washington, U.S., July 17, 2024. REUTERS/Amanda Andrade-Rhoades

CK Hutchison starts London arbitration against Maersk over Panama

Panama annulled CK Hutchison’s contract to operate two ports under pressure from US President Donald Trump.

Bridge explosion near Panama Canal kills one, injures two

The incident occurred at a complex were tanker trucks are supplied with fuel, located next to the Bridge of the Americas.

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.

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