The Panama Canal Administration (ACP) delivered B/. 2.965 billion to Panama’s National Treasury during an official ceremony held in the province of Colón, underscoring the Canal’s continued role as one of the country’s most important economic pillars. According to the ACP, the total contribution includes operating surpluses, transit tonnage fees, and payments for public services provided by the state.
The event took place at the facilities of the Fleet and Equipment Administration and Maintenance Division in the Atlantic sector, where President José Raúl Mulino received the contribution on behalf of the Panamanian state. The handover was symbolically carried out by ten Canal employees representing the broader workforce, highlighting the role of thousands of workers whose daily efforts support the safe and efficient operation of the waterway.
Following the approval of the ACP’s financial statements for the fiscal year running from October 1, 2024, to September 30, 2025, the Board of Directors declared B/. 2.372 billion in operating surplus, along with B/. 591 million in transit tonnage fees and B/. 2 million related to public services provided by the state. These results reflect the Canal’s strong performance during fiscal year 2025.
The ACP noted that improved lake levels helped restore more stable operating conditions, allowing the Canal to maintain a 50-foot draft even during the dry season. As a result, the average number of daily transits rose to 33, compared with 27 in the previous year, which had been affected by the El Niño climate phenomenon.
During the ceremony, President Mulino praised the Canal workforce for their performance in a year shaped by significant challenges, emphasizing once again the ability of Panamanians to respond to complex conditions, including those linked to climate change. With this transfer, the Panama Canal Administration reaffirmed that its contribution to the country is the direct result of the commitment, efficiency, and dedication of its employees, while continuing to support Panama’s broader economic development.
