Despite being announced on April Food’s Day, this is no joke (though it did have us smiling)… Panama Canal tolls are going from 430 to under 60. The radical shake-up to simplify Panama Canal tolls is set to provide price stability and predictability. To do so, the Panama Canal Authorities are also replacing toll bands with fixed and capacity tariffs. And their loyalty programme is getting a revamp too.
The new structure will be implemented gradually as of 1st January 2023.
For now, here are the two key documents with all the information you need for your vessel:
YOUR VESSELS, OUR PORTS
Do you have vessels in Panama and need someone to 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.
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.
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