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Panama has issued new rules for digital platform transport, giving the ATTT responsibility for regulation, control, oversight, and registration. The move brings ride-hailing services under a clearer official framework.
Oil and gas tanker traffic through the Panama Canal has surged as shipping routes adjust to Middle East conflict. The shift reinforces the canal’s role as a critical link in global energy trade.
Panama will slightly adjust fuel prices from April 17, with 95-octane gasoline falling and low-sulfur diesel rising by one cent per liter. The government is also expanding fuel subsidy coverage to fishing and food transport sectors.
A vessel paid $4 million to jump ahead in Panama Canal traffic as congestion tightened access to one of the world’s busiest trade routes. The case highlights the high stakes of delays in global shipping.
Panama’s Agriculture Minister Roberto Linares says the country has enough rice in inventory to meet demand until about October. He added that rice imports will not be allowed while supplies remain sufficient.
Drivers in Panama Norte say subsidized fuel will only last them about three days, and they are urging authorities to rethink the measure. They say rising fuel costs have forced them to work longer hours to keep earnings afloat.
Panama’s National Chamber of Transportation is waiting for a solution to the fuel subsidy cap issue, which is affecting sector operations. The dispute underscores the pressure fuel policy can place on transport services and commuters.
Panama’s Budget Committee approved $30 million for a fuel subsidy aimed at transport operators, with the government potentially spending up to $100 million. The measure seeks to partially stabilize prices for 91- and 95-octane gasoline and low-sulfur diesel.
A ship reportedly paid $4 million to move ahead of a Panama Canal backlog, highlighting how costly delays can be on a vital global trade route. The case underscores the canal’s continued importance to shipping and Panama’s economy.
A ship paid $4 million to bypass a Panama Canal backlog as delays reached about a day and a half. The case highlights how valuable priority passage can be when congestion tightens global shipping schedules.
A $4 million payment tied to a Panama Canal line-jumping arrangement highlights how congestion can drive up shipping costs. The episode underscores the canal’s central role in global trade and Panama’s economy.
Small Panamanian pineapples are gaining traction in Turkey as producers pursue quality-focused export strategies. The shift shows how Panama is expanding agricultural sales into niche international markets.
Panama City is being promoted as a destination for wealthy international residents, with Mayor Mayer Mizrachi highlighting the country’s territorial tax system and crypto-friendly image. The message positions the capital as an alternative to high-tax cities seeking to capture more from affluent property owners.
Panama will change its fuel subsidy cap to a dollar-based system after transport users reported problems with the current liters-based method. The government is also preparing to extend the benefit to artisanal fishing and food cargo transport.
Panama has regained U.S. market access for yellowfin tuna after 26 years of restrictions, opening a major export channel for the country’s fishing sector. The five-year recognition starts on April 1, 2026.
The Panama Canal Authority dismissed concerns over a reported $4 million bid for faster LPG transit, saying higher traffic and market conditions drove the outcome. The case highlights how valuable priority access can become when canal demand rises.
Transit times through the Panama Canal are climbing as shipping lines avoid the Middle East and reroute cargo through Panama. The shift is adding traffic to one of the world’s most important trade corridors.
Support is growing for reopening Cobre Panamá, but any restart is being tied to stronger transparency and clearer economic benefits for Panama. The debate underscores the mine’s importance to jobs and investment, as well as long-running concerns over oversight and public trust.
PedidosYa customers in Panama are reporting canceled orders, delayed refunds, and missing deliveries as riders continue a stoppage over pay. Acodeco says the company must answer to consumers when service is not fulfilled.
Panama is reviewing fuel subsidy caps as the program passes 33,000 disbursements and expands Friday to the fishing and cargo sectors. Officials say the goal is to keep the subsidy sustainable while easing transport costs.