U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced an expanded partnership with Panama aimed at securing the Panama Canal against what he termed “China’s maligned influence” in the region. During a joint…
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CK Hutchison Says it Invested $1.7B in Panama, Surpassing Obligations
April 9 (Reuters) – A company controlled by Hong Kong-based CK Hutchison has invested $1.7 billion in two ports near the Panama Canal, it said on Wednesday, surpassing the amount required under its contract, which is…
https://gcaptain.com/ck-hutchison-says-it-invested-1-7b-in-panama-surpassing-obligations/
Trump, Hegseth Signal Panama Canal Pivot
Panama said on Wednesday the United States recognized its sovereignty over the Panama Canal, despite tough rhetoric from Washington, as the two nations announced agreements to deepen U.S. military training in the Central American nation.
https://gcaptain.com/trump-hegseth-signal-panama-canal-pivot/
Panama Alleges Port Concession Violations, Increasing Pressure on CK Hutchison
Panama’s top auditor accused port operator CK Hutchison Holdings Ltd. of wrongdoing, providing a potential pathway for the Central American country to wrest control of canal facilities caught up in a diplomatic tug-of-war between the US and China.
https://gcaptain.com/panama-alleges-port-concession-violations-increasing-pressure-on-ck-hutchison/
Panama to file charges over alleged sweetheart port contract
The comptroller of Panama said on Monday that the country will file criminal complaints against officials at CK Hutchison Holdings, the Hong Kong conglomerate that runs ports on each end of the Panama Canal, as well as Panamanian government officials, after determining that CK Hutchison’s contract heavily disadvantages Panama, the Financial Times reported.
The announcement comes as CK Hutchison considers a $23 billion sale of operations at the two ports to a consortium including U.S.-based...
https://www.freightwaves.com/news/panama-to-file-charges-over-alleged-sweetheart-port-contract
Pentagon’s Hegseth to Visit Panama Canal After Trump Threats
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is expected to get a close-up look at the Panama Canal on Tuesday, as he kicks off a rare visit to a Central American nation still unsettled by President Donald Trump’s threats to take back the canal.
https://gcaptain.com/pentagons-hegseth-to-visit-panama-canal-after-trump-threats/
Bidding opens for energy products pipeline at Panama Canal
The Panama Canal Board of Directors has authorized the launch of a bidding process for the development of a new pipeline for the transfer of energy products.
The new pipeline is expected to complement operations in the interoceanic waterway.
This complementary activity will be incorporated into the sustainable development of the Panama Canal’s West Bank route, which includes activities and alternatives to transporting products by sea.
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LPG pipeline crossing Panama planned
The Panama Canal has authorised the opening of a bidding process for a new LPG pipeline that will free up slots on the busy interoceanic waterway. The pipeline is set to allow LPG vessels to discharge at one end of the canal, while other tankers can pick up the cargo at the other end. “This …
The Panama Canal authorizes the start of an open bidding process for the transportation of energy products
Panama, April 4th, 2025 – The Panama Canal Board of Directors has authorized to open a bidding process for the development of a new pipeline for the transfer of energy products which will complement operations in the interoceanic waterway.
This complementary activity will be incorporated into the sustainable development of the Panama Canal’s West Bank route, which includes activities and alternatives to transporting products by sea.
The development of this pipeline will strengthen...
Panama Canal Launches Bid Process for Strategic Energy Pipeline to Boost Capacity
The Panama Canal Board of Directors has launched a bidding process for a new energy products pipeline in response to drought-induced operational challenges and shifting global energy shipping patterns. According…