AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoPanama Canal Drought Response: The Canal Authority has started cutting daily transits as El Niño deepens drought, lowering allowed crossings from 36 ships per day to 32 by mid-September, after earlier 2023 reductions; with the waterway handling about 5% of global maritime trade and roughly 40% of US container traffic, the move is already reshaping shipping schedules and capacity. Canal Leadership Update: The Panama Canal Board named Rubén Pérez Pinzón temporary deputy administrator effective Sept. 7, as the administrator role transitions, aiming to keep operations steady during the selection process. Shipping Costs & Routing Pressure: Ocean carriers are rerouting and adjusting services due to tighter Panama Canal draft limits and fewer slots, while MSC revised its Panama Canal Emergency Surcharge to US$100 per TEU from Oct. 1, 2026, citing ongoing drought constraints. Energy & Trade Finance Signals: Dorian LPG ordered three dual-fuel Panamax VLGCs for about $345m, with deliveries in 2030, highlighting how Panama Canal lock compatibility and alternative fuel options are becoming key commercial factors. Local Business Policy Watch: President Mulino is weighing whether to veto Bill 226 expanding retiree discounts, saying it’s complicated to implement and must be economically sustainable—business groups are urging rejection.
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