Supported by improving water conditions, favorable hydrological projections, and the effectiveness of the water-saving measures implemented at the locks, the Panama Canal Authority (ACP) announces an additional booking slot at the Panamax Locks and an increase in the maximum allowable draft at the Neopanamax Locks.

Effective immediately, the daily capacity for vessels in the Super category will increase from eighteen (18) to nineteen (19) slots. With this adjustment, the total daily capacity will increase to 34 transit slots across the Neopanamax and Panamax Locks, providing customers greater access and planning flexibility.

Additionally, based on the current and projected level of Gatun Lake for the following weeks, effective immediately and until further notice, the maximum authorized draft for vessels transiting the Neopanamax locks will be 15.24 m (50.0 feet).

The Transit Reservation (Booking) System remains the only mechanism to guarantee a transit date. Therefore, vessels without a reservation may experience extremely extensive delays.

The Canal remains committed to closely monitoring water conditions and rainfall levels and will communicate any further adjustments in a timely manner, as circumstances warrant.

Source: ACP

 

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