(BBC) Shipping lanes into and out of the Panama Canal are likely to be constrained in order to protect whales. Humpback whales breed around Las Perlas archipelago 60km (40 miles) from the canal's southern entrance, and are disturbed and even killed by shipping. Panamanian officials and scientists have developed a plan that would corral vessels into narrow lanes. They … [Read more...]
Panama not worried over Nicaragua’s canal
(Tico Times) Panama’s foreign minister, Roberto Henriquez, said Monday that the construction of a canal in Nicaragua would not be a threat to his country, but he acknowledged that his government has not actually discussed the issue. “I do not consider it a threat to the canal [in Panama],” he said. “In any case, it will serve another purpose. But eventually, if they do build … [Read more...]
Panama Canal Toll set to increase
(Portstrategy.com) A row has broken out between The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) and the Panama Canal Authority (ACP) over the proposed plans to increase the toll charges for the Panama Canal. ICS has attacked the plans – which it says are “rushed, excessive and likely to cause further problems”, given the current climate. ACP released proposals to hike Canal … [Read more...]
Panama Canal widening will shape world wide shipping industry
(Mysanantonio.com) The deepening and widening of the Panama Canal will have a ripple effect on shipping throughout the world, but what happens in Texas depends on the various ports, officials said Monday. When larger ships start routinely crossing the canal in 2015, long-haul container ship routes will change because they will be able to make more all-water deliveries, said … [Read more...]
Panama to build $600 million conatainer terminal in Colon
(GlobeSt.com) A private development group, Panama Colon Container Port LLC, has received permits from the Panama Maritime Authority to build a $600 million container terminal here on the Atlantic side of the country. The four-berth terminal will be able to hold up to 18,000-TEU vessels, expected to greatly increase in traffic because of the $5.2 billion Panama Canal widening … [Read more...]