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On May 17, 2018, the Maritime Cooperation Agreement (the "Agreement") signed by the Republic of Panama and the People's Republic of China entered into force

Ports are expanding worldwide in anticipation of the Panama Canal's new locks, expected to open in 2014.

In mid-June 2017, Panama and China announced the establishment of full diplomatic ties for the first time, promising a more robust diplomatic and commercial relationship between the two countries.

Panama places its logistics platform at the disposal of Latin America and the Caribbean, to guarantee a coordinated, rapid and effective response in case of disasters.

Unprecedented drought conditions from a historic El Niño event are creating severe transit restrictions at the Panama Canal, forcing vessel owners and charterers to navigate complex legal questions about redelivery obligations and cost allocations. As water levels in Gatun Lake plummet and transit auction prices soar to record-breaking levels, the maritime industry faces critical decisions about legitimate final voyages, alternative routing, and contractual responsibilities under charter party terms.

Previously, the majority of their products destined for Central or South America had to move into Mexico or through Miami before being distributed.

Pursuant to article 37 of Law 33 of June 30th, 2010 of the Republic of Panama, the registration of ownership titles, mortgages and mortgage related documents (discharges, amendments, addenda, assumptions, pari passu agreements, mortgagees' subordination agreements, etc.) are now being handled by the Panama Maritime Authority (PMA) instead of the Public Registry, since December 31st, 2010.

Asia is a powerhouse in global trade and shipping. For shipowners in this region, Panama offers one of the most versatile and cost-effective solutions for ship registration.

There will also be state-of-the art warehouses, a secure and uncongested access road and fast truck turnaround times.

El nuevo plan de inversión de hasta US$8.500 millones en el Canal de Panamá abre oportunidades en puertos, energía e infraestructura hídrica. Sin embargo, para el capital extranjero el verdadero diferencial no radica en el volumen del desembolso ni en la magnitud de las obras, sino en el blindaje institucional que sostiene el proyecto: la autonomía constitucional de la Autoridad del Canal de Panamá (ACP), su régimen especial de contratación y la neutralidad permanente del Canal constituyen la auténtica garantía de confianza en este nuevo ciclo de expansión.

The new investment plan of up to US$8.5 billion in the Panama Canal opens opportunities in ports, energy, and water infrastructure. However, for foreign capital, the true differentiator does not lie in the amount of spending or the magnitude of the works, but in the institutional safeguards that support the project: the constitutional autonomy of the Panama Canal Authority (ACP), its special contracting regime, and the Canal’s permanent neutrality constitute the genuine guarantee of confidence in this new expansion cycle.

Water levels in the Panama Canal have been sitting low since May 2023, which has caused shipping delays and record-setting transit fees. But is this protracted dry spell just bad luck or a sign of things to come?

In the maritime world there are cities that, based on their geographic and economic conditions, are renowned as international maritime financial centers.

La Ley 50 otorga ciertos incentivos fiscales a través de reformas efectuadas a artículos del Código Fiscal de la República de Panamá y leyes especiales de la República de Panamá como lo son la Ley...