AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoCanal Operations: The Panama Canal has raised daily capacity to 34 vessels after improved rainfall and revised rules for reallocating Neopanamax transit slots. Container ships, LNG and LPG carriers, and vehicle carriers get priority; first-time NetZero vessels can now complete preliminary inspections outside Panama. Port Investment: The Canal Authority is expected to name a shortlist of bidders for two port terminals by year-end, as interest builds in a proposed $8.5 billion plan. Credit Conditions: Panama has the region’s lowest credit growth, according to Moody’s Local, while the Chamber of Commerce warns the 2027 budget will be a major challenge. Tourism: Businesses in Pedasí are struggling after an earthquake and a weak whale-watching season; local operators are seeking road repairs, more promotion and a temporary waiver of Isla Iguana entry fees. Premium Coffee: Panama’s Geisha has helped put the country on the map for specialty coffee, with top lots fetching as much as $30,000 a kilo.
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