AGP Executive Report
Last update: 31 minutes agoCanal & Shipping: Drought-related transit limits are raising waits and costs across global supply chains. The Canal has restored previous booking criteria and revised its booking system, offering carriers more certainty. Climate & Water: Panama is among countries activating emergency measures as El Niño threatens drought, flooding and water shortages; IDAAN also warned heavy rain could disrupt water production. Trade & Exports: Panama’s exports reached $1.16 billion through September, up 17.2% year over year. Infrastructure & Energy: Line 3’s construction advanced with a tunnel-boring machine arriving in Albrook, while the Panama–Colombia power interconnection moved closer to completion. Mining: Cobre Panamá is credited with boosting employment, but a separate analysis warns the mine could bring Panama net losses of $23.11 billion. Maritime Security: Oman rescued 25 crew from a Panama-flagged tanker attacked near the Strait of Hormuz, underscoring risks to Panamanian-registered shipping.
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