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Panama Increases Vessel Detentions After Supreme Court Ruling

4/8/2026

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On April 8, Panama's Foreign Minister Javier Martinez-Acha announced increased detentions of Panama-flagged vessels in China after a Panama Supreme Court ruling against CK Hutchison.
The ruling invalidated CK Hutchison's rights to operate two terminals near the Panama Canal, prompting the government to cancel its concessions.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio raised concerns.

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On April 8, Panama's Foreign Minister Javier Martinez-Acha announced increased detentions of Panama-flagged vessels in China after a Panama Supreme Court ruling against CK Hutchison.
The ruling invalidated CK Hutchison's rights to operate two terminals near the Panama Canal, prompting the government to cancel its concessions.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio raised concerns.