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CK Hutchison Launches Arbitration After Panama Court Ruling

2/4/2026

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CK Hutchison Holdings' subsidiary has initiated international arbitration against the Republic of Panama.
The Supreme Court ruling declared its port concession contracts unconstitutional and affects Balboa and Cristobal ports.
The ruling raises questions about CK Hutchison's $23 billion sale of its global ports business.
CK Hutchison disagrees with the ruling and says arbitration will protect its investments.
Arbitration proceedings began February 3 under the International Chamber of Commerce rules.

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CK Hutchison Holdings' subsidiary has initiated international arbitration against the Republic of Panama.
The Supreme Court ruling declared its port concession contracts unconstitutional and affects Balboa and Cristobal ports.
The ruling raises questions about CK Hutchison's $23 billion sale of its global ports business.
CK Hutchison disagrees with the ruling and says arbitration will protect its investments.
Arbitration proceedings began February 3 under the International Chamber of Commerce rules.