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Maritime Ministry proposed for Panama

The president of the Panama Maritime Chamber (CMP), Ruben Karamañites proposes that a Maritime Ministry be established.

Tuesday, August 5, 2008

In order for the maritime sector, which represents 20% of the GDP of Panama, to have representation on the Cabinet Council, the creation of a Maritime Ministry is being proposed.
The CMP is comprised of more than 130 members including ports, shipping, railroad, and environmental agencies, auxiliary maritime industries, insurance adjusters, maritime lawyers, to name a few.

Source: Prensa.com

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