AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoCanal Congestion Surge: Strait of Hormuz disruption is pushing the Panama Canal close to maximum capacity as U.S. energy exports to Asia climb—BIMCO says transits are up 8% year-on-year to 38 vessels per day in 2026, with the last five weeks up 16% and the canal running near its 36–40 transit daily limit; last-minute slot auctions are driving auction prices higher and waiting times up 50% to an average 47 hours. Leadership Change at the Canal: Panama named engineer Ilya Espino de Marotta as the waterway’s first female administrator, starting Oct. 1, as global pressure and shifting shipping patterns intensify. Gambling Crackdown: The National Assembly approved Bill No. 403 to tighten rules on land and online gambling, including a new fund to combat gambling addiction. Regional Trade Tension: Panama suspended electricity sales to Costa Rica as the two countries trade barbs over agricultural disputes.
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