Representatives from the Presidency remarked they are working in the bidding rules, but no specific dates are known yet.

“The Panamanian Maritime Authority assumed control of 66 fuel tanks administered by APSA (30 in Cristóbal and 36 in Balboa), after APSA concession period ended”.

Source: Prensa.com

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From a report by the Cabinet Council of Panama:

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

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"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.