Panamanian authorities expand plans for Farfán megaportThe government of Martín Torrijos has apparently decided to build three terminals at the port development at the Pacific entrance to the Panama Canal.Friday, April 11, 2008 However, it's not clear when this will be done. Panama's second vice-president, Rubén Arosemena, says the concession for the megaport development in the Palo Seco area of Farfán must wait until the Assembly approves a contract between the State and the Port Singapore Authority(PSA) to build a container center at the Rodman Quay. Arosemena did not provide details. The PSA says it will invest 70 million dollars in its project. Source: estrelladepanama.com ¿Busca soluciones de inteligencia comercial para su empresa?Panama: Disconnected Logistics IndustrySeptember 2012 On the Pacific coast connectivity gaps have been identified between the load terminals and logistics centers and production. Panama Canal bidders given more timeMay 2008 The deadline for the presentation of bids for the design of new locks on the Panama Canal has been stretched by 47 days, the canal authorities said. Panama's megaport in the eye of the hurricaneApril 2008 The decision of the Executive Branch to contract directly and without bids the construction of a 600 million dollar container terminal at Farfán has created distrust in Panama's business and political classes. Dredging International confirms Panama Canal contractApril 2008 Said the company: "Notification of the contract was given by the Autoridad del Canal de Panamá (ACP), and will secure work for the next four years. The upgrading of the Panama Canal will significantly enhance international trade and navigation (post Panamax vessels), and will include construction of two major complexes of maritime locks – the design of which was developed in the past months by Belgian engineering firms."
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