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Panama Canal Traffic Rises with Fuel Prices

Published March 13, 2026

Rising fuel and freight costs tied to the conflict in the Middle East are sending more global shipping traffic through the Panama Canal. Canal officials say higher oil prices are making the shorter route between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans…

Panama Boots Chinese Company From Port

Published March 6, 2026

Panama has seized control of the port facilities previously operated by a Chinese company. CK Hutchinson, who managed the two facilities on the Panama Canal, is taking legal action to prevent the takeover. President Trump has criticized China’s presence at…

Legal Blow to China’s Influence at the Panama Canal

Published January 30, 2026

China’s bid to operate ports at either end of the Panama Canal has taken a huge blow. The Supreme Court of Panama determined that the terms under which the Hong Kong company has run the ports are unconstitutional. This ruling…

China Demands Control in Panama Port Deal

Published December 17, 2025

President Trump’s effort to curb China’s influence over the Panama Canal is facing a major setback as negotiations over a massive global ports deal have stalled. China is demanding that its state-backed shipping company, COSCO, receive a controlling stake in…

China May Block Panama Canal Deal

Published July 18, 2025

China is threatening to blow up a proposed sale of the Panama Canal and more than 40 other ports around the world. China wants the state-owned COSCO Shipping Corporation to be an equal partner in the deal. The Chinese involvement…

Panama Canal MOU Signed

Published April 10, 2025

After two days in Panama City, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth signed a memorandum of understanding with Panamanian leaders regarding the Panama Canal. With this agreement, Panama will reimburse U.S. ships for any transit fees through this important trade route. In…

Reclaiming the Panama Canal

Published March 16, 2025

The Pentagon is reportedly looking at ways to increase the number of U.S. troops in Panama to safeguard access to the Panama Canal. President Donald Trump has claimed China has too big of a presence and the U.S. needs to…

U.S. Group Purchases Panama Canal Ports

Published March 5, 2025

The United States now controls the two ports on each end of the Panama Canal. A group of investors, led by BlackRock, agreed to take majority ownership paying Hong Kong-based CK Hutchinson nearly $23 billion. President Trump voiced security concerns…

Rubio Focuses on Panama Canal During His First International Trip

Published February 3, 2025

Secretary of State Marco Rubio made a quick weekend trip to Panama, telling the Panamanian president to reduce China’s presence at the Panama Canal or face the U.S. takeover of the waterway. Panama’s president said the ownership of the Panama…

Concerns Grow Over China’s Influence on Panama Canal Operations

Published January 30, 2025

Concerns over the Panama Canal have risen, particularly China’s influence on its operations. Soy Transportation Coalition Executive Director Mike Steenhoek said the discussions revolve around the Carter-Torrijos Treaty. "One of the major elements of the treaty is that the Panama…

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Panama Canal Traffic Rises with Fuel Prices

Panama Boots Chinese Company From Port

Legal Blow to China’s Influence at the Panama Canal

China Demands Control in Panama Port Deal

China May Block Panama Canal Deal

Panama Canal MOU Signed

Reclaiming the Panama Canal

U.S. Group Purchases Panama Canal Ports

Rubio Focuses on Panama Canal During His First International Trip

Concerns Grow Over China’s Influence on Panama Canal Operations

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