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Panama Moves to End Ports Deal Amid Disputes

3/17/2026

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Panama's government seeks to terminate concession agreements with Panama Ports Company for Balboa and Cristobal ports.
Panama Ports Company (PPC), a CK Hutchison subsidiary, says the government missed the arbitration deadline and sought an extension due to lack of legal representation.
PPC alleges Panamanian authorities confiscated investor documents and disrupted operations, claiming violations of the rule of law.
Meanwhile, the government seeks to persuade COSCO Shipping to resume Balboa operations.

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Panama's government seeks to terminate concession agreements with Panama Ports Company for Balboa and Cristobal ports.
Panama Ports Company (PPC), a CK Hutchison subsidiary, says the government missed the arbitration deadline and sought an extension due to lack of legal representation.
PPC alleges Panamanian authorities confiscated investor documents and disrupted operations, claiming violations of the rule of law.
Meanwhile, the government seeks to persuade COSCO Shipping to resume Balboa operations.