Panama to Import Packaging for EggsMonday, September 5, 2016 The union of poultry farmers will be importing egg cartons because of local shortages caused by a fire in the only factory making this type of packaging in the country. From a statement issued by the National Association of Poultry Farmers in Panama: Panama: Online Payments for Customs ProceduresMonday, April 27, 2015 An announcement has been made that as of May 4 customs settlements will be paid through Internet banking. In order to start implementing this system, transactions will be made through the National Bank of Panama, and later the Caja de Ahorros will be incorporated and finally the private banks will be included. Panama - Cuba Trade Agreement Comes into EffectThursday, October 1, 2009 Pork and Sea products are some of the products that Panama will export to Cuba tariff-free. The announcement was made by the Commerce and Industries Ministry of Panama (MICI). Trade Between Panama and Costa Rica GrowsTuesday, April 14, 2009 Exports from Panama to Costa Rica increased by 36.1% during the first half of 2008 when compared with the previous year. The entry into force of the Free Trade Agreement between Costa Rica and Panama in January 2009 cleared 90.3% of the tariffs on bilateral trade, according to Leroy Sheffer, director of Negotiations of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry of Panama, in an article in Pa-digital.com. New environmental rules for Panamanian shipsFriday, February 6, 2009 The ratification of the 2001 Bunker Convention by Panama will increase insurance costs for ships. The "International Convention on Civil Liability for Bunker Oil Pollution Damage," means that the owner of the ship is responsible for pollution damages caused by bunker fuel in the ship and for covering the cost of preventative measures. Panama Cuba FTA negotiation concludedMonday, January 26, 2009 The second round of the negotiations for the signing of Partial Scope Agreement ended with important developments. Lestrella.com.pa reports: "The agreement includes significant progress regarding market access, regulations for commercial services, customs procedures and rules of origin, a chapter on trade cooperation, etc. Russian businessmen visit PanamaWednesday, December 10, 2008 The trade mission, made up of 14 companies from several sectors, are exploring the facilities for investment in Panama. The Russian delegation included members from the real estate, fisheries, banking and insurance sectors, and others, and is exploring the Panama market since December 4 for potential short term investments. Panama - Canada round of negotiations beginMonday, October 27, 2008 The first round of negotiations will take place in Ottawa from October 27 - 31, said a spokesperson for MICI. During this first encounter, negotiators will go over topics such as the trade policies of both countries, market access, social corporate responsibility, public contracts, services and investment, cooperation and the strengthening of environmental policies, the source explained.
MARKET STUDY
Cardboard Boxes: Guatemala is the Main SupplierMonday, May 16, 2022 During the third quarter of 2021, purchases made by Central America increased by almost 50% to $136 million, with Guatemala being the largest supplier with $38 million in sales to the region. Figures from the Trade Intelligence Unit of CentralAmericaData: [GRAFICA caption="Click to interact with the graphic"] Panama Complains of Argentina's Commercial DiscriminationFriday, May 24, 2013 The Government has asked the World Trade Organization to investigate alleged discriminatory treatment which Argentina applies to trade in goods and services with Panama. According to the government, the discrimination is related to taxes, exchange rates, business registration, repatriation of profits and activities of financial service providers. It is also related to "limited" access for Panamanian companies in select markets. Chancellors Agreement Does Not Lift Blockade in Paso CanoasWednesday, August 28, 2013 An agreement signed between the foreign ministries of Costa Rica and Panama was not enough for the Costa Rican truckers to lift the blockade in Paso Canoas, which has gone on for five days. Juan Carlos Segura, a spokesman for the carriers, said that the 300 trucks at the border will remain in place because the compromise agreed by the ministers is a joke and does not address the abuses of the State Border Service of Panama (SENAFRONT). Panama: Business Mission to New YorkWednesday, November 9, 2016 A trade mission has been organized for November 14 to 17 for businessmen and government officials from Panama to go to New York City. From a statement issued by Amcham Panama: Costa Rica - Panama Border Closed AgainMonday, August 26, 2013 Costa Rican transporters have blocked the Paso Canoas border alleging abuses in the controls carried out by Panamanian authorities. The measure taken by the Costa Ricans have already caused millions in losses due to delays in the arrival of cargo and damage to goods. For this reason the National Chamber of Panamanian Cargo Transporters (Canatraca) has asked the authorities concerned to solve a problem which has returned only five months after an agreement was signed between the two nations. Panama and Canada continue FTA negotiationsMonday, December 1, 2008 The second round of negotiations contemplate topics such as goods and services, customs and phytosanitary measures. The technical teams from Panama and Canada will met today at the Playa Bonita Hotel on the outskirts of the City of Panama to continue negotiations for the signing of a bilateral Free Trade Agreement. The Road to FTA with China BeginsMonday, July 9, 2018 With topics such as e-commerce and regulatory framework on the agenda, the first round of negotiations to establish a Free Trade Agreement between Panama and the Asian giant have begun in Panama City. Authorities stated that during the first negotiations Panama will be represented by some 25 members of the Negotiating Commission of Free Trade Agreements of the Ministry of Commerce and Industries (MICI) and will also be able to count on the participation of more than 40 unions from the productive sector. |
|