AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoPanama Canal & Shipping: The ACP is temporarily loosening Neopanamax booking rules—allowing more than one reservation per date and slots across consecutive days—starting for booking dates from Sept. 13, as drought pressure and demand push capacity limits. Maritime Disruptions: East Asia–US container rates edged up and stay near multi-year highs as global port congestion tops 4.3 million TEU, with Panama Canal delays beginning to build. Canal Operations & Safety: The Canal is also adjusting booking access to improve flexibility and equitable slot distribution, while Chagres National Park is closed due to higher Chagres River flow. Business & Policy: Panama’s Chamber of Commerce asked President Mulino to veto Bill 226, which expands “discount on discount” benefits for retirees and pensioners, arguing it could squeeze MSMEs. Labor & Growth: Panama’s Municipality and Konzerta will run Empleo 2.0—an in-person job fair Sept. 15 at Atlapa (4,000+ vacancies with 60+ companies) plus a digital week starting Sept. 14. Tourism: Cruise passenger movement in Panama’s National Port System rose 21.6% in Jan–Jul 2026 to 488,567 travelers, with more ship calls and onboard staff.
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