PANAMA CANAL WATER CONSERVATION STRATEGIES

Published: 6 February 2020

Our Correspondents in Panama have notified us of the Panama Canal Authority Advisory to Shipping ADV02-2020.

Due to changing rainfall patterns and historic low water levels at Gatun Lake, the Panama Canal will implement a series of water conservation measures with effect from FEBRUARY 15TH 2020.

These include:

• A Fresh Water Surcharge applicable to vessels over 38.1 metres LOA, comprising a fixed and a variable component
• Payment of Transit Reservation (Booking) Fees
• Modifications to the Auctioned Booking Slot
• A Transit Condition charge
• Just in Time Transit
• Transit Itinerary Creation Fee

Further details are available in Panama Canal Authority Advisory to Shipping No. A-2-2020 and A-03-2020

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