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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

Panama Canal Marks 112 Years of Operations with a Forward-Looking Strategy
The Panama Canal is celebrating 112 years of operations, reaffirming its strategic role in global commerce while advancing a long-term vision centered on sustainability, competitiveness,

Panama Canal Invests in the Country’s Future Through Its Apprentice School
The Panama Canal has opened applications for the Apprentice School of its Talent Academy, a paid technical training opportunity designed for people interested in developing