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26 Sep 2017 / Panama Canal, Panama

Changes to pricing structure by definition of vessel types

The Panama Canal Authority has announced a change to the vessel type definitions for its pricing structure.

As advised in its Advisory to Shipping No.A-34-2017, with effect from 1 October 2017, container/breakbulk vessels from the segment “others” will be reassigned to the general cargo segment.

The revised definition and ship type code for container/breakbulk vessels is as follows:

Container/Break Bulk Ship (06). A vessel specially designed to carry containers and/or break bulk cargoes below deck. This type of vessel will typically have full width hatches and boxed holds for the carriage of break bulk cargo and/or containers and many are fitted with gantry cranes.

Market Segment: General Cargo
- Ship Types: Container/ Breakbulk Ship - Ship Type Code: 06

For further details and information about operations in the Panama Canal contact GAC-Wilford & McKay at [email protected]

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