Panama Canal introduces NetZero Slot to encourage low-carbon shipping

The Panama Canal Authority has introduced the NetZero Slot, a dedicated transit slot for ships that demonstrate low carbon emissions. Set to commence on 5 October 2025, this initiative is part of the authority’s strategy to support the maritime industry’s …

Beijing has Punished Li Ka-shing for Sale of Panama Canal Ports to US – The Sale has been Halted

China has punished Hong Kong billionaire Li Ka-shing after his company sold two ports in the Panama Canal to a US investment giant following pressure from Donald Trump.  Officials in Beijing have told Chinese state-owned businesses to stop doing deals with …

Panama Canal ports sale has been put on hold by Chinese regulators

CNN  —  Chinese antitrust regulators are investigating a US consortium’s deal for two ports in the Panama Canal zone, delaying the deal’s closing that was originally set for next week. President Donald Trump has incorrectly claimed China controls the canal …

Trump-backed sale of Panama ports to US consortium delayed amid Beijing scrutiny

Hong Kong billionaire Li Ka-Shing’s company, CK Hutchison, is delaying next week’s sale of its Panama Canal port operations to a BlackRock-led consortium, amid Beijing’s scrutiny of the $19 billion deal, according to multiple reports. The deal was expected …

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China Halts Panama Port Sale to BlackRock

By Rishav Chatterjee March 28 (Reuters) – Hong Kong conglomerate CK Hutchison, led by tycoon Li Ka-shing, will not sign a deal next week to sell its two strategic ports at the Panama Canal to a BlackRock-led group, the South China Morning Post reported on …

Panama conducts large illegal fishing bust in protected Pacific waters

Panamanian authorities seized six longliner vessels on Jan. 20 for fishing illegally in protected waters. They also opened an investigation into an additional 10 vessels that surveillance data showed had apparently been fishing in the area but left by the …

Monjasa completes Panama’s first ever biofuel supply with NYK

Global top 10 marine fuels supplier, Monjasa, delivered a total of 900 metric tonnes (mts) of B30 biofuel to the NYK operated vessel, Hestia Leader, in the Port of Cristobal, Panama on 2 February 2025. This ship-to-ship operation was performed by the …

Li Ka-shing’s CK Hutchison will not sign deal to sell strategic Panama ports next week: SCMP

Chinese authorities had reportedly told state-owned firms to hold off on any new deals with businesses linked to Mr Li Ka-shing and his family.PHOTO: REUTERS HONG KONG - Hong Kong tycoon Li Ka-shing’s CK Hutchison will not sign a deal next week to sell its …

Panama ports deal delayed under Chinese pressure

CK Hutchison Holdings’ sale of its 90% interest in the Panama Ports Company, including two crucial Panama Canal ports, could be on hold, according to sources close to the Hong Kong-based firm. The BlackRock-led consortium was said to have agreed essential …