23 Jun 2016 / Panama Canal, Panama

Canal expansion inaugural date and Transit Reservation System

June 26, 2016 will mark a new beginning for the Panama Canal and its mission of providing service to world trade, with the inauguration of its Third Set of Locks. There will be several events during the day, many of which involve the first transit through the new Locks of Agua Clara and Cocoli, of the MV Cosco Shipping Panama.

In order to successfully carry out all the ceremonial activities programmed, but at the same time remain committed to providing a sage and efficient service, a decision has been made to modify the condition for the Transit reservation System for June 26, 2016.

Therefore, and in accordance with the rules governing the Transit Reservations System, Condition 1.a will be in effect on Sunday, June 26, 2016.

Applications for reserved transits while Condition 1.a is in effect will be received beginning at 0900 hours on Thursday, June 23, 2016. The booking slot available through the auction process will not be available for Sunday, June 26, 2016.

(For information about operations in the Panama Canal contact GAC-Wilford & McKay at [email protected])

Source: Panama Canal Authority Advisory to Shipping No.A-37-2016

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