The only three documents you need on Panama Canal tariff increases in April 2021 from our local agent in Panama, Capas E.E.V.
Panama Canal will increase their pre-booking and other marine services tariffs as of April 15th, 2021.
Services affected by cost increases include:
1) Tug Boats
2) Line Handlers
3) Locomotives (Panamax Locks only)
4) PCSOPEP charges
5) Pre-booking fee and initial bid for auctions
For full details see these key documents:
- Advisories to Shipping 08-2021
- Advisories to Shipping 09-2021
- Comparison analysis between current tariffs and new tariffs showing variance % and USD variance for your reference + new tariff costs
Capas has informed us that clarification on some areas are still required by the Panama Canal authorities in order to be able to provide full PDAs based on updated tariffs. For any questions related to shipping in the Panama Canal, email us on martaxelle@masoceans.com, or call +41 22 552 0051
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Capas is our partner in Panama for your port calls in: Bahía Las Minas (Terminal Granalera & Chevron), Colón 2000, Colón Container Terminal, Oil Tanking, Manzanillo International Terminal, Melones Oil Terminal, P.P.C. Balboa & Drydock MEC, Patsa & Potsa, PPC Christóbal & Telfer Tanks, PSA, PTP Charzo Azul, PTP Chiriquí Grande, Taboguilla.
Do you have vessels in Panama and need someone to navigate Panama Canal tariff increases in April 2021 and solve shipping problems before they have even happened? Contact MasOceans SA and together with our local partners in Panama, Capas E.E.V., your port calls will run smoothly.
Book a port with Martaxelle Erussard | martaxelle@masoceans.com | +41 (0) 22 552 00 51


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