AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoPanama Canal Capacity Boost: The Panama Canal Authority says it will raise Neopanamax daily transits to 10 from Oct. 15 (total 33 daily across Neopanamax and Panamax) and lift the Neopanamax maximum draft to 49 feet (14.94m), citing improved Gatun Lake conditions and water-saving measures—after months of El Niño-driven limits that disrupted schedules and raised slot costs. Maritime Trade Pressure: A separate report notes cargo owners are facing fewer routing options as port bottlenecks hit the U.S. West Coast—while the Panama Canal’s restrictions earlier pushed some cargo shifts toward Los Angeles/Long Beach. Local Project Risk: Panama’s Penonomé Sports Complex remains unfinished and unaccepted by Pandeportes after a missed May 2026 deadline, with a corruption-linked detention of a key consortium representative and uncertainty over sanctions or the performance bond. Industry Watch: First Quantum announced its Q3 2026 results date (Oct. 28) and conference call (Oct. 29), with Cobre Panamá still in preservation and safe management. Agro-Exports: A Philippines banana industry update highlights how Cavendish production is tied to export revenue and Asian market demand—relevant for regional food supply chains.
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