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A unit of CK Hutchison is seeking US$2 billion in damages after a Panama Canal-area port suspension, filing administrative petitions and signalling arbitration.

FreshPlaza reports Chiquita has resumed a banana trial in Panama as it prepares to restart exports; the move signals steps toward resuming shipments but details remain limited.

Seatrade Maritime News reported that the Panama Canal shared an infrastructure development plan on March 17, 2026, outlining future priorities for the crucial interoceanic waterway.

At CMA Shipping Conference 2026, the Panama Canal Administrator unveiled Vision 2035, highlighting plans for a new water reservoir and container terminal projects to modernize the Canal’s infrastructure.

FOX Sports lists live score coverage for the South Africa vs Panama international match scheduled March 31, 2026. Fans can follow minute-by-minute updates on FOX Sports’ live page.

CK Hutchison says Panamanian officials did not respond to a lawsuit over seized ports and is contesting a suspension of its Panama Canal operations on procedural grounds. The dispute raises questions about legal processes and potential impacts on canal and port activity.

IATA warns rising jet-fuel prices driven by Middle East tensions and market disruption could push up airfares if the trend continues, a development that may affect travelers and carriers serving Panama.

Environmental prosecutors have cordoned off Puente del Rey in Panamá Viejo to investigate alleged contamination and illegal drug sales after reported resistance from criminal groups.

Los jubilados y pensionados del país recibirán la segunda quincena de marzo este jueves y viernes, a través de depósitos por ACH y entrega de cheques a nivel nacional.

A CK Hutchison subsidiary has accused Panama of missing an arbitration deadline in a port-related dispute that references alleged “armed security forces,” according to an EIN Presswire report. Panama Ports Company said Panama failed to file a plan and criticized authorities, though full details were not provided.

CHORD Real Estate announced a free “Invest Panama Preview” webinar for American investors, offering an introductory look at Panama’s property market, the company said in an openPR release.

FOX Sports lists a March 31, 2026 live boxscore for a match between South Africa and Panama, confirming the fixture date while full details remain pending.

An EIN Presswire report says a ports company has accused Panama of causing “drastic and growing damage” in a dispute tied to the Panama Canal, raising concerns about potential trade and operational impacts.

A March 17 EIN Presswire report says homicides in Panama are rising, driven by gangs, drug‑related rip‑offs and hired killings, with violence concentrated in Panama, Colón and Panama Oeste.

Fruitnet reports that Chiquita has begun a phased resumption of operations in Panama. The company’s gradual restart could affect local employment and fruit supply chains while details remain limited.

A Mega radio station survey summarized by EIN Presswire reports 69.5% of Panamanians view the opening of a mine as positive; the excerpt also cites a related 55% figure but lacks full poll details.

A unit of CK Hutchison says Panama failed to answer a lawsuit filed after the government seized ports, raising new procedural questions in a high-profile dispute over port operations.

An arbitration deadline tied to Panama Ports Company (PPC), part of CK Hutchison, has expired, raising uncertainty about the next steps in a dispute with the Panamanian government and potential effects on port operations.

AASTOCKS reports that CKH subsidiary PPC says it “reserves all rights & recourse” after Panama’s government moved to slow arbitration and disrupt contracts, signaling an escalating commercial dispute.

Sonan Energy Panama has appointed David Ortiz as its new Trading Manager, a development reported by Manifold Times that may affect the firm’s commercial trading activities in Panama.