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17 Jan 2017 / Panama Canal, Panama

Reduction of booking slots to reduce backlog

For the past few weeks, the Panama Canal has been experiencing an unusual delay in transits for non-booked vessels.

In response to growing concerns of our customers regarding the extended waiting period currently experienced by their vessels, a temporary reduction in the number of booking slots for supers in the third period will be reduced to five (5), for a total of 15 slots. This reduction will be implemented effective January 20, 2017, and will be maintained until further notice.

Applications for reserved transits under these terms will be received commencing 0900 hours, January 17, 2017. The booking slot available through the auction process will continue to be offered, and the limits by direction and restriction will remain unchanged.

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

Source: Panama Canal Authority Advisory to Shipping No.A-03-2017 dated January 16, 2017

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