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The Mercado de Abastos de La Chorrera will celebrate its second anniversary on April 30 with special sales, food tastings, and Zumba. The event highlights the market’s role as a local commercial and community space.
CADE 2026 placed Panama’s possible OECD membership under the spotlight, focusing on the expected benefits and the costs the country would need to bear. The debate reflects broader questions about competitiveness, standards, and long-term economic policy.
Rising instability on major trade routes is pushing more shipping traffic toward the Panama Canal, where transit fees can now reach $4 million. The trend highlights the canal’s strategic value and Panama’s exposure to global shipping disruptions.
Shipping companies are paying millions to move vessels through the Panama Canal as tensions around the Strait of Hormuz drive cargo rerouting. The shift underscores the canal’s importance as a global fallback route in times of maritime disruption.
The Panama Canal is seeing more traffic as shipping companies respond to the Middle East war by rerouting vessels. The increase highlights the canal’s continuing role as a key artery in global trade.
Middle East tensions are increasing demand for Panama Canal transit, with some shipping firms paying up to $4 million to move vessels through the waterway. The surge highlights the canal’s role as a critical alternative route in global trade.
Panama’s expanding digital economy is pushing businesses to strengthen cybersecurity as cyberattacks rise across Latin America. Companies are responding with better monitoring, employee training, and managed IT support.
Transit costs through the Panama Canal have climbed sharply, with auction prices rising to nearly three times prior levels. The increase comes as the vital trade route remains open and reliable for global shipping.
Panama will host the World Free Zones Congress from May 12 to 14, with President José Raúl Mulino set to open the event. The meeting will focus on trade, investment, digital transformation and the future role of free zones in global growth.
Businesses are paying premium amounts to move cargo through the Panama Canal as tensions in the Strait of Hormuz disrupt global shipping calculations. The surge highlights the canal’s role as a strategic fallback for international trade.
The Panama Canal is defending its transit allocation system as auction prices for slots rise and shipping operators raise concerns about fairness. The dispute spotlights the growing pressure on one of the world’s most vital trade routes.
Copa Airlines has opened new job opportunities in Panama, with applicants required to register on a website to apply. The hiring round is likely to draw attention as the airline remains one of the country’s most prominent employers.
Shipping companies are paying steep premiums to use the Panama Canal as tensions near the Strait of Hormuz make the route more attractive. The spike in auction prices underscores the canal’s role as a safer and strategically vital passage.
Businesses are paying up to $4 million to cross the Panama Canal as demand for the strategic waterway remains strong. The canal says it stays open and reliable amid shifting trade dynamics.
The Panama Canal remains open and reliable as global trade demand rises, underscoring its central role in international shipping and Panama’s economy. The waterway continues to be a critical route for vessels moving between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans.
Shipping companies are paying premium rates to move cargo through the Panama Canal as tensions in the Strait of Hormuz disrupt global trade routes. The surge highlights the canal’s role as a safer alternative when major chokepoints become unstable.
Businesses are paying up to $4 million to move cargo through the Panama Canal as tensions around the Strait of Hormuz disrupt global shipping. The surge highlights the canal’s role as a vital fallback route when another major chokepoint becomes uncertain.
Shipping companies are turning to the Panama Canal as a safer alternative to the Strait of Hormuz, even as transit costs climb into the millions. The rerouting highlights the canal’s role as a strategic link in global trade and a major factor in Panama’s economy.
IMA says the picnic ham sold at the Naviferias will be 100% Panamanian, adding to its push to promote local food. So far this year, IMA stores have sold 48 million pounds of Panamanian rice.
President José Raúl Mulino announced that Panama’s IMA will buy onion production from farmers in Natá, Coclé. The move is intended to support local growers and strengthen market access for a key agricultural crop.