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First Cruise Booked for New Amador Port

Construction has officially started on a new cruise port on Amador Causeway and now comes word that the first ship has already booked space in the facility. Pres. Juan Carlos Varela sent out a tweet announcing the booking, which is…

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Canal Sets Tonnage Record, Surpasses Goals

More cargo passed through the Panama Canal than ever before in fiscal 2017, as the expanded Canal’s performance exceeded forecasts. A record 403.8 million Panama Canal tons (PC/UMS) transited the Canal in the year, a 22 percent increase from a…

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Construction Begins on Amador Cruise Port

Construction Begins on Amador Cruise Port

Construction work has officially started on a $165 million cruise port on Amador Causeway, which is developing as a top Panama City destination. Chinese company China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC) is working with Belgian company Jan de Nul to build…

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