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Thursday, July 31, 2025
The Balboa Port is pictured after Hong Kong's CK Hutchison agreed to sell its interests in a key Panama Canal port operator to a BlackRock Inc-backed consortium, in Panama City.
Ports

CK Hutchison-Operated Panama Ports Could be Taken Over by State Partnerships

PANAMA CITY, July 31 (Reuters) – Public-private partnerships could take over two key ports near the Panama Canal if courts invalidate a contract with

July 31, 2025
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The Balboa Port is pictured after Hong Kong's CK Hutchison agreed to sell its interests in a key Panama Canal port operator to a BlackRock Inc-backed consortium, in Panama City.
News

Panama Official Seeks Review of CK Hutchison Port Contract

Panama’s comptroller general asked its Supreme Court to review the government’s contract extension with CK Hutchison Holdings Ltd.’s local ports unit,

July 31, 2025
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Tuesday, July 29, 2025
The Balboa Port is pictured after Hong Kong's CK Hutchison agreed to sell its interests in a key Panama Canal port operator to a BlackRock Inc-backed consortium, in Panama City.
Ports

China Stake in CK Hutchison Port Sale Could Ease Beijing Pressure but US Geopolitical Risks Remain

The proposed inclusion of Chinese shipping giant COSCO in Hong Kong conglomerate CK Hutchison's contentious global ports sale is a potential win for Beijing

July 29, 2025
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Saturday, June 28, 2025
The Panama-flagged bulk carrier ship. August 20, 2022. REUTERS/Clodagh Kilcoyne/
Shipping

First Quantum Starts Shipping Stockpiled Copper From Panama Mine

By Julian Luk and Jacob Lorinc Jun 27, 2025(Bloomberg) –First Quantum Minerals Ltd. has started shipping stockpiled copper from its stalled mine in

June 28, 2025
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Monday, June 2, 2025
oil tanker
Shipping

Panama Defends Its Ship Registry Amid Accusations of Aiding Iran’s Sanctions Evasion

The Government of Panama has issued a strong rebuttal to accusations made by United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI) regarding its role in enforcing sanctions

June 2, 2025
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Tuesday, May 27, 2025
two tankers conduct ship-to-ship transfer
Shipping

Panama Tightens Ship-to-Ship Oil Transfer Rules in Bid to Combat Shadow Fleet Operations

Panama has implemented stringent new requirements for ship-to-ship (STS) oil transfer operations involving vessels under its flag, marking a significant step

May 27, 2025
Total Views: 1211

Friday, May 9, 2025
An LNG carrier transits through the Panama Canal. Photo credit: Flystock/Shutterstock
News

In Panama, Trump’s New Ambassador Casts China as Threat to Frayed Alliance

The United States' new ambassador to Panama pledged on Thursday to strengthen ties with the Central American country while pushing China as a common

May 9, 2025
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Friday, March 28, 2025
Aerial view of the Panama Canal.REUTERS/Enea Lebrun
Ports

China Halts Panama Port Sale to BlackRock

Hong Kong conglomerate CK Hutchison, led by tycoon Li Ka-shing, will not sign a deal next week to sell its two strategic ports at the Panama Canal to a

March 28, 2025
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Wednesday, March 5, 2025
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio tours the Miraflores locks at the Panama Canal in Panama City. Mark Schiefelbein/Pool via REUTERS
Shipping

Trump Hails ‘Reclaiming’ of Panama Canal After BlackRock-led Group’s Deal to Buy Stake

U.S. President Donald Trump has hailed a deal led by U.S. firm BlackRock to buy most of the $22.8 billion ports business of Hong Kong conglomerate CK

March 5, 2025
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Wednesday, January 22, 2025
‘Be Serious’, Says Panama President on Trump ‘Invasion’ Question
News

‘Be Serious’, Says Panama President on Trump ‘Invasion’ Question

Panama's President Jose Raul Mulino responded "be serious, be serious" on Wednesday when asked in Davos whether he was concerned the U.S. would invade after

January 22, 2025
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Monday, December 23, 2024
Shipping

Panama’s Leader Takes Up Feud With Trump Over Canal Control

Panama’s president rebuffed Donald Trump’s threat to reimpose US control over the Panama Canal, saying its shipping tolls aren’t inflated and that

December 23, 2024
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Monday, December 2, 2024
Shipping

Panama Purging Sanctioned Ships in Flag Registry Crackdown

Panama is canceling the registration of six ships sailing under its flag that were sanctioned by the UK last week, a boost for Western nations that have

December 2, 2024
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Shipping

Threatened by Climate Change, Panama Canal Has Big Plans to Deal With Drought

The lush river valleys of El Zaino y La Arenosa in western Panama, home to hundreds of families that eke out a living farming, fishing and raising cattle,

December 2, 2024
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Saturday, November 9, 2024
Shipping

Panama Canal Could Double the Number of Containers Transiting, Says Chief

By Marianna Parraga HOUSTON, Nov 8 (Reuters) – The Panama Canal Authority could double in coming years the number of containers that move through the

November 9, 2024
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Thursday, November 7, 2024
Shipping

Further Challenges Ahead for Russia’s LNG ‘Shadow Fleet’ as Panama Cancels Vessel Registrations

By Malte Humpert (gCaptain) – Russia’s nascent LNG shadow fleet continues to encounter choppy waters. Following the de-flagging of several vessels by the

November 7, 2024
Total Views: 2408

Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Stock photo of a tanker at sea
Shipping

Panama Has No knowledge of Iranian-Owned Ships on Registry

PANAMA CITY, March 18 (Reuters) – Panama’s maritime authority said on Monday it has no knowledge of ships owned by Iranians being in its

March 19, 2024
Total Views: 2281

Saturday, November 18, 2023
Cobre Panama mine owned by First Quantum Minerals in Donoso. REUTERS/Aris Martinez
Ports

Panama Port Blockade Keeps Supplies From First Quantum Mine

By Elida Moreno PANAMA CITY, Nov 17 (Reuters) – A ship with supplies for Canadian miner First Quantum’s unit in Panama was unable to dock as

November 18, 2023
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Wednesday, June 28, 2023
The stern of ship under the Panamanian flag
Environment

Panama Pledges to Purge More Substandard Ships From World’s Largest Registry

PANAMA CITY, June 27 (Reuters) – The Panama Maritime Authority (AMP) said on Tuesday it would continue to clean up its fleet to prevent

June 28, 2023
Total Views: 1457

Sunday, March 12, 2023
Cobre Panama mine owned by First Quantum Minerals in Donoso. REUTERS/Aris Martinez
Ports

Panama Gives Canada’s First Quantum Go-Ahead To Operate Port Terminal

PANAMA CITY (Reuters) – Panama’s Maritime Authority has lifted a suspension on First Quantum Minerals’ operations at the port of Punta

March 12, 2023
Total Views: 3445

Friday, July 12, 2019
tanker
Shipping News

Panama to Pull More Flags from Vessels Violating Sanctions

By Marianna Parraga and Elida Moreno PANAMA CITY, July 12 (Reuters) – Panama will withdraw its flag from more vessels that violate sanctions and

July 12, 2019
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