ST Aerospace Delivers First EMBRAER 190 in PanamaWednesday, May 27, 2009 The aircraft belonging to Copa Airlines had entered the premises of Panama Aerospace Engineering for routine maintenance. After being certified for this type of aircraft in April 2009, Panama Aerospace Engineering (PAE), the Panamanian aircraft maintenance subsidiary of Singapore Technologies Aerospace Ltd. (ST Aerospace), announced the delivery of a Copa Airlines Embraer 190 aircraft today, after a C Check. $400 million Investment in Port Rodman AnnouncedTuesday, April 21, 2015 Port of Singapore Authority plans to invest $400 million in its container terminal in Rodman, to increase capacity by two million TEU's and accommodate vessels carrying up to 24 rows of containers. The construction of two additional docks and installation of eight gantry cranes is expected to allow for "... accommodating vessels with up to 24 rows of containers." With this project the aim is to expand port capacity at the Pacific entrance to the Canal. Panamanian authorities expand plans for Farfán megaportFriday, April 11, 2008 The government of Martín Torrijos has apparently decided to build three terminals at the port development at the Pacific entrance to the Panama Canal. 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. Offers for Design of Technical Institute of PanamaThursday, March 5, 2015 Nine companies have submitted proposals for the architectural design of the first Specialized Higher Technical Institute, which will have a floor area of 70 thousand square meters. From a statement issued by the Ministry of Public Works (MOP): Port Expansion Approved in PanamaMonday, August 19, 2013 The Panama Canal Authority has authorized the expansion of the Rodman Container Terminal, owned by PSA International. According to Jorge Quijano, administrator of the Panama Canal, it is now up to the Panama Maritime Authority (AMP) to give final approval to the extension. Panama and the Council of the AmericasThursday, March 1, 2012 For the second consecutive year in Panama the Latin American conference of the Council of the Americas was held, this year subtitled "Panama: Where the World Meets." The Council of the Americas is a private U.S. organization, composed of large international corporations with interests in the region, and who are mediators seeking greater cooperation and economic integration in the continent. Construction of Panamanian Pacific Port AdvancesTuesday, March 22, 2011 With a $100 million investment, the port terminal being developed by Singapore Ports Authority (PSA) is progressing according to schedule. The terminal will be the second largest port in the Pacific and will have a capacity to move 450 thousand containers per year. Lack of Aviation Mechanics in PanamaMonday, May 16, 2011 The supply of technical manpower is not growing as fast as the demand from companies in the country. The lack of aviation mechanics, surveyors, welders and other technical specialists has forced some companies to hire foreign staff. Panama Pacifico Inaugurates Visitor CenterFriday, April 16, 2010 London & Regional inaugurated the visitor center at Project Panama Pacifico. Construction of the two buildings which compose it started January 2009 and finished January 2010. China's Industrial ParksWednesday, August 15, 2012 Costa Rica is considering adopting the Chinese model of development of Special Economic Zones in order to promote the country as a high-tech industrial center. A statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Costa Rica reads: |
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