Panama may extend the temporary operating contracts for Balboa & Cristobal ports, which would mean continuity for APM Terminals Panama (Maersk) and Terminal Investment Limited (MSC). While the agreements, signed and endorsed on 23 February 2026, were structured with an… Read More »Possible Extension of Temporary Balboa & Cristobal Port Contracts
Cosco Shipping has suspended its use of the Port of Balboa, halting all arrivals and departures at the terminal. The decision was communicated to clients in a notice issued on March 10. Cosco also clarified that it is not considering… Read More »Cosco Suspends Balboa Port Operations; Remains in Panama
Hong Kong’s CK Hutchison says its $23 billion ports sale, including two key Panamanian ports, will not close this year as it awaits Beijing’s approval for the transaction with a BlackRock-led consortium. The deal, announced in March, would transfer 43… Read More »CK Hutchison: No Panama Ports Deal This Year