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Panama Canal does not plan to restrict ships' passage in 2026, despite drought threats

Posted to Maritime Reporter on May 15, 2026

Panama Canal has confirmed that it will not restrict vessel passage for the rest of 2026, even if El Nino weather patterns begin in the second half of this year, as forecast, which could lead to a new drought in Central America, according to the waterway.

China describes the Panama court's ruling on CK Hutchison Port contracts as'shameful and pathetic'

Posted to Maritime Reporter on February 4, 2026

China has called the Panama court's decision to annul CK Hutchison’s contracts to operate a pair of Panama Canal ports as "absurd, shameful and pathetic" and vowed that it would defend Chinese interests. Panama's Supreme Court annulled last…

US seizes Venezuelan-linked tanker before Trump-Machado Meeting

Posted to Maritime Reporter on January 15, 2026

The United States has taken another Venezuelan-linked tanker. Officials told the media on Thursday ahead of the meeting between U.S. president Donald Trump and Venezuelan leader Maria Corina Machado. This is the sixth vessel that has been targeted since mid December…

Panama Ports will discuss port sale with Panama Government

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 1, 2025

Panama Ports Company said that on Friday it would communicate with the Panama Government at the appropriate time regarding the sale of two important ports it operates near to the Panama Canal. Hong Kong's CK Hutchison owns 90% of PPC. The company…

Panama Canal Fees This Year 15% Below 2024, Authority Says

Posted to Maritime Reporter on March 12, 2025

The Panama Canal Authority's Ricaurte Vaquez said in a Wednesday video conference that the fees for vessels passing through the canal this year were 15% lower than last year, as the waterway has more capacity. A severe drought that will occur…

Texas ports start resuming operations after winter storm

Posted to Maritime Reporter on January 22, 2025

in the day, according to a shipping notice seen . up until now caused small interruptions to energy operations. Tuesday amid low temperatures and snow in Texas. according to the advisories. on Tuesday, the port stated. their service remained suspended. remark.

Threatened by environment change, Panama Canal has big strategies to handle dry spell

Posted to Maritime Reporter on December 2, 2024

in the face of an altering climate. Tres Hermanas, with its farms, two schools, churches and a. medical center, is among lots of towns that would disappear. in the next six years if the state-owned Panama Canal's. ambitious $1.6 billion job goes ahead. Locals are.

Chief Executive says that the Panama Canal could double container transit.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 8, 2024

In the coming years, the Panama Canal Authority may double the number of containers moving through the important East-West waterway. The canal's head told a maritime convention on Friday. Chief Ricaurte Vazquez said at the Houston International…

Canada - Aug 21

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 21, 2024

These are some of the most important stories in selected Canadian newspapers. These stories have not been verified and we cannot vouch for the accuracy of these stories. Data released on Tuesday showed that Canada's annual rate of inflation slowed to a low of 2.5%, which was in line with forecasts.

Freeport LNG resumes exports in Texas as gas processing ramps-up

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 23, 2024

Freeport LNG, the second-largest liquefied gas exporter in the United States, has resumed shipments following a shutdown of operations due to Hurricane Beryl. The processing is on track to reach half its capacity by Monday, according preliminary LSEG figures.

Freeport LNG resumes exports in Texas as gas processing ramps-up

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 23, 2024

According to preliminary LSEG information, the U.S.’s second largest liquefied gas exporter, Freeport LNG, has resumed shipments following a shutdown of operations in advance of Hurricane Beryl. The processing is on track to reach half its capacity by Monday.

Freeport LNG's slow restart after Beryl has created a Texas tanker bottleneck.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 23, 2024

Shipping data released on Thursday shows that the number of LNG tankers awaiting loading at Freeport LNG, Texas, has increased since last week when the U.S.'s second largest LNG exporter halted its processing in anticipation of Hurricane Beryl. Beryl hit Texas on July 8, near Matagorda.

Freeport LNG's slow restart after Beryl has created a Texas tanker bottleneck.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 23, 2024

Shipping data released on Thursday shows that the number of LNG tankers waiting at Freeport LNG, Texas, has increased since last week when the U.S.'s second largest LNG exporter halted its processing in preparation for Hurricane Beryl. Beryl hit Texas on July 8, near Matagorda.

Hurricane Beryl will limit shipping at the Port of Brownsville

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 3, 2024

Port of Brownsville along the U.S./Mexico border announced on Wednesday it would restrict ship traffic because of hurricane Beryl's gale-force winds. Beryl is a Category 4-hurricane heading towards the Gulf. Michael Davis, the Harbor Master of Port Brownsville…

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