Effective January 1, 2025, the Panama Canal Authority will implement new rules and conditions for the Last-Minute Transit Reservation and the Vessel Scheduling Fee. These updates are designed to enhance flexibility and efficiency in the transit process. You can find the detailed guidelines here:
Key Highlights:
– The required arrival time of 2200 hours the day before booking for certain vessels is suspended until further notice. However, the arrival time in the Notice to Shipping N-07 still applies.
– Booked vessels can now change dates, request substitutions, and swap bookings.
YOUR VESSELS, OUR PORTS ⚓
Do you have vessels in Panama? Contact MasOceans SA together with our local partners in Panama, CAPAS EEV, CORP. – Shipping Agency , your port calls will run smoothly 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.
➡️ Book a port call with Martaxelle Erussard
📞 +41 (0) 79 658 1504 / +41 (0) 22 552 0051
📥 martaxelle@masoceans.com


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