CONNECTIVITY OF PANAMA, GEOGRAPHICAL AND STRATEGIC ADVANTAGE
FOR THE WORLD

Panama, a nation uniquely located with an isthmus dividing its two seas, connecting the North and South of the continent it belongs to thanks to the Interoceanic Canal, is a country in constant development, due to its significant investments, imports, and state policies.

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Did you know...?

Panama has the only seaport in the world with two oceans on its sides, the Atlantic Ocean and the Pacific Ocean; 80 kilometers separate both seas through the Isthmus.

This maritime connectivity, commanded by the Canal since its construction in 1914, has allowed the development of ports for transshipment of the largest containers in the region, accompanied by the Colón Free Zone, making the country the leading trade hub in Latin America.

The Canal Today

Recently, and under public hearing, the formal consultation period for the Panama Canal concluded, aiming to approve a simplified toll structure that reduces the number of rates. The process started on April 1, 2022, when the proposal to modify the tolls and the rules for vessel measurement by the Panama Canal was published.

“Innovative investments are already being made to capitalize on these changes and strengthen the Panama Canal's role in connecting smarter and more sustainable supply chains,” said the Panama Canal Vice President of Finance, Víctor Vial.

Panama Canal in Numbers:

• 180 Maritime Routes
• 170 User Countries
• 13,342 Transits in 2021
• 1,920 Connected Ports

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