Panama Canal Deputy Administrator Ilya Espino de Marotta used a Washington, D.C. visit to highlight the waterway’s role in global trade, climate resilience and water security. She also pointed to long-term modernization plans and the need for sustainable supply chain partnerships.
The Panama Canal reported higher transits and cargo volume in the first half of Fiscal Year 2026 as demand for reservations and auction slots increased. Officials said the waterway remains fully operational and is preparing for possible weather-related pressures later in the year.
The Panama Canal Authority has updated prequalification documents for its energy corridor and terminal projects, extending key deadlines through June 8, 2026. The changes are meant to clarify the process and support the Canal’s long-term logistics strategy.
The Panama Canal Authority launched LoTSA 2.5, an upgraded long-term slot allocation program aimed at improving certainty and flexibility for shippers. The sealed bid auction is set for April 28, 2026, with implementation on May 16 and bookings for July 5, 2026 to Jan. 2, 2027.
Panama Canal Administrator Dr. Ricaurte Vásquez presented Vision 2035 at the CMA Shipping Conference 2026, highlighting the Río Indio Lake water-storage project, the NetZero Slot decarbonization incentive, and an 8–10% revenue rise in early FY2026.
The Panama Canal Authority and the U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council signed an MOU to strengthen cooperation on grain shipments, data sharing and market analysis, reinforcing the Canal’s role in U.S. agricultural trade.
The Panama Canal conducted the inaugural transit of Disney Adventure, the largest passenger ship by tonnage and capacity to pass the waterway, with a commemorative ceremony at the Agua Clara Locks.
The Panama Canal Authority published prequalification documents on Jan. 30, 2026 for a 76 km energy corridor pipeline and two container terminals, advancing its Strategic Vision 2025–2035.
Leaders from Latin America and the Caribbean visited the Panama Canal’s Cocolí Locks during the 2026 CAF economic forum for briefings on operations, sustainability and regional trade integration.
The Panama Canal Authority and Monjasa signed a five-year cooperation agreement to fund SDG-aligned projects in the Panama Canal Watershed, focusing on environmental protection, decarbonization, and community development.
The Panama Canal Authority marked 26 years under Panamanian administration, highlighting the 2016 expansion, B/.31.231 billion transferred to the treasury, and a 2025 roadmap focused on sustainability and strategic projects.
The Panama Canal Administration delivered B/.2.965 billion to the National Treasury for FY2025, reflecting strong operational results, higher transits and restored lake levels.
The Panama Canal Authority and the Panamanian Soccer Federation announced an alliance to support national teams, youth development and community programs, emphasizing unity as Panama heads to the 2026 World Cup.
Panama Canal administrator Ricaurte Vásquez announced plans for a gas pipeline and two new ports to boost logistics, resilience and capture projected LPG growth, and said the Canal is moving quickly on pre-qualification and stakeholder talks.
Dean Kamen delivered a keynote at the Panama Canal’s training center ahead of the FIRST Global Challenge, which brings more than 190 national teams to Panama from Oct 29–Nov 1, 2025.
The Panama Canal Authority and Florida International University signed an MOU to cooperate on trade, logistics, sustainability, water management and public policy, including visits to Miraflores Locks.
