Panama: APSA Concession Comes to an End

Atlantic Pacific is no longer the concessionaire for the fuel tanks located at both entrances of the Canal.

Thursday, December 10, 2009

President Ricardo Martinelli stated his intention of conducting a public bidding process to find the new concessionaire.

"Carlota Mattos, chief of the legal department of the Panama Maritime Authority, argued they want to find the option that is most advantageous for the State", reported Prensa.com.

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