(prensa.com) Panama is one of the world's largest shipping registries, with more than 8,849 vessels flagged in the country, but it has never had an up-to-date inspection system. That will change in the next three months as the government plans to implement a computer system to control the inspections of ships and their crews, called the "pele marine." The system, which … [Read more...]
Gary Saavedra ready to surf the Panama Canal
(TVN Noticias) Gary Saavedra will become the first person to surf the large inter-oceanic route of the Panama Canal during the Canal Red Bull Cross on Saturday. To meet the challenge, the surfer azueruense completed the feat with a victory pass at 4pm on the Amador Causeway area, so that all the Panamanian people can see you surf and celebrate with him entering the … [Read more...]
Panama Canal Awarded for Sustainable Business Practices
(Journal of Commerce) Recognized internationally for its innovative work and ethical business practices, the Panama Canal Authority (ACP) has been recognized by the Ethisphere Institute as one of the 2011 World’s Most Ethical Companies. According to the Ethisphere Institute, the ACP secured a spot on the list from a record number of nominations by “going the extra mile … [Read more...]
Traffic predicted as work starts on tunnel for Panama’s Metro subway
(Newsroom Panama) Work starts next month on the tunnel for Panama’s Metro subway, designed to met established seismic standards. The information comes from Metro secretary Roberto Roy who appeared before the National Assembly Committee on Infrastructure and Canal Affairs on Tuesday (March 15). He said that the tunnel will have six stations, Fernández de Córdoba, Vía … [Read more...]
Panama Canal will be carbon neutral starting from 2014
(Panama America) The Panama Canal works to offset their emissions of greenhouse gases and become "carbon neutral" from 2014, today announced the administrator of the waterway, German Alberto Zubieta. During the celebration of "Panama: Where the World Meets", organized by the Americas Society and Council of the Americas, explained that German road administration … [Read more...]