In 2017, Panamanian ports handled 6.9 million containers, 10% more than in 2016.
According to figures from the Panama Maritime Authority, the largest growth in container movement was registered at the Cristobal port terminal, increasing from 793 thousand TEUs in 2016 to 1.3 million TEUs in 2017, which is equivalent to an increase of 65%.
Between January and September, Panamanian ports moved 5 million containers, 13% more than in the same period in 2016.
Compared with the same period in 2016, the increase of 12.6% is equivalent to 577,679 additional TEUs.
According to figures from the Panama Maritime Authority, the largest movement was recorded in June, with 610,975 TEUs. In the remaining months, the movement was higher than 500 thousand TEUs.
Starting from October 17, the Panama Maritime Authority will be opening new offices in London, Manila, and Dubai for the international registration of vessels.
The aim of the Panama Maritime Authority is to have a closer relationship with international clients, and to increase registration of vessels from non-traditional markets such as gas, cruise ships and yachts, since "...
In the first half of the year 2.4 million metric tons of marine fuel were shipped into the country's port terminals, 24% more than in the same period in 2016.
The start of operations of the expanded Canal is the main reason behind the increase of almost 24% in the sale of marine fuel to boats in Panamanian ports, according to representatives from the sector. Figures from the Panama Maritime Authority report that between January and June, 2.4 million metric tons of marine fuel were traded, 461 thousand tons more than in the first half of last year.
The consortium formed by China Harbor Engineering Company and Jan de Nul Panama presented their proposal to build and operate a cruise port in Amador.
After having been suspended several times, the act of receiving bids wasfinally heldin thetenderto build and operate a port terminal for cruise ships in Amador.
In 2016 28.8 million barrels of fuel were sold to ships, which is 3.1 million barrels more than in the previous year.
Figures from the Panama Maritime Authority indicate that most of the bunker fuel was marketed in the Pacific, with 23.8 million barrels, while the remaining 4.9 million barrels were shipped across the Atlantic.
For a second time the Panama Maritime Authority has postponed the date of opening of bids in the tender to build and operate a cruise port in Amador.
The new date for submitting proposals in thetenderfor the construction and operation of a cruise port in Amador is March 17. This is the second time the Panama Maritime Authority has postponed the date.
January 16 is the deadline for submitting proposals in the tender to build the port terminal in Amador, but some of the companies interested are asking for more time.
Attending the meeting to approve the specifications for the port were 43 representatives from companies such as Jan De Nul, CCA Civil Panama, Calypso, Foster + Partners, among others.The latter company made the design of the new terminal at Tocumen International Airport.
The Maritime Authority of Panama has extended to December 13 the deadline for submitting proposals in the tender to oversee the construction of the cruise port in Amador.
The receipt of bids was scheduled for November 24, but the Maritime Authority postponed the date in response to a request made at the approval meeting by the participating companies, who raised the possibility that the term be extended by four weeks.
The Panama Maritime Authority has published a tender to hire a company for the technical management of construction of the new cruise port in Isla Perico.
The aim of the abbreviated best value tender is to hire a company to perform the "technical assistance to the the Maritime Authority of Panama and project management of the studies, design, development and approval of plans, and construction of the cruise terminal in Amador, Isla Perico."
Between January and August 2016, 2.5 million metric tons of marine fuel were sold, 7% more than in the same period in 2015.
The biggest sales growth was recorded in January, with a rise of 17%.Although the increase between 2015 and 2016 is lower than that recorded between 2014 and 2015,"...
The $53 million tender to build and operate a multipurpose terminal in the province of Cocle has been canceled because no proposals were submitted.
Since no company expressed interest in the tenderto concession the construction and operation of the port in Aguadulce, the Panama Maritime Authority has had to cancel the call for the third time.
At the end of the year-end a $30 million tender will be published to build a cruise ship port in an area measuring 30 hectares in Perico Island, on the Amador Causeway.
In addition to construction of the port, the tender specifications include the design and construction of commercial spaces to provide services for the terminal's operation, in an area of 11 hectares.The Maritime Port Authority estimates a total investment of $30 million, which is already included in the 2017 budget, and expects the construction process to take between 12 and 18 months.
The Panama Maritime Authority has announced a new tender for the concession of the design, construction and operation of a multipurpose terminal in the port of Aguadulce.
A year after the first attempt, the Maritime Port Authority has once again called on companies interested in the concession to design, build and operate a multipurpose terminal in Aguadulce, Cocle province.
On July 19 shipping companies, logistics and other sectors related to the port industry will be meeting in Panama to discuss issues and opportunities arising from the expanded canal.
The event, organized by the Maritime Authority of Panama, will be held at the Hotel Intercontinental Miramar, from 1 pm.
Anpanama.com reports that "....Among the topics to be discussed are: prospects for Panama's logistics sector after enlargement, adaptation and efficient management of Panamanian ports and the role of private enterprise in the new scenario, among other things."