The Royal Caribbean cruise line presented a proposal to the Panamanian government to develop a floating dry dock for the repair of cruise ships and other large vessels at Puerto Armuelles on the Pacific coast. The project envisions the installation… Read More »Royal Caribbean Eyes Major Ship Repair Investment in Panama
While global supply chains become more fragmented amid current geopolitical tensions, Central America & Panama are increasingly emerging as an attractive nearshoring opportunity for companies. This reveals by a recent study “Nearshoring as a Lever for Regional Competitiveness” from EY… Read More »EY Study Spotlights Central America as Nearshoring Opportunity for Companies
Did you know that your company can save on business travel from Panama by joining the BlueBiz Corporate Loyalty Program? BlueBiz is the corporate loyalty program of Air France – KLM. By joining BlueBiz you earn blue credits on every… Read More »Save on Business Travel with BlueBiz
The rapid expansion of AI 🤖 is driving a structural shift in Latin America’s tech infrastructure and creating new prospects for data center establishment in Central America. Within this context, Panama stands out as the regional leader in the number… Read More »AI Rise Boosts Data Center Establishment in Panama
Canadian mining group 🇨🇦 First Quantum Minerals estimates that between $300 to $500 million would be needed to process the copper ore stockpiled at the cancelled Cobre Panama mining operation in the province of Colón. The estimation was made by… Read More »$500M Needed to Process Copper Ore Stockpiles at Closed Panama Mine
PSA Panama 🏗️ container terminal will increase its yard capacity by approximately 15% before year-end, as part of a multi-year investment program averaging nearly US$30 million annually over the past three years. The move is designed to optimize existing infrastructure… Read More »PSA Panama to Boost Yard Capacity with 15%, Strengthens Security
APM Terminals and Terminal Investment Limited (TiL) took over operations at Balboa and Cristóbal ports 🏗️ this Monday, the 2nd and 5th largest container ports on the Panama Canal. This to provide continuity of operations following the annuled concession contract of Panama… Read More »APM Terminals & TiL (MSC) Take Over Operations at Key Canal Ports
Tocumen International Airport ✈️ closed 2025 with a record of almost 21 million passengers, a 9% increase compared to 2024. Freight activity also reached a new peak at 248,455 metric tons (+15%). Projections for 2026 point to continued growth, with… Read More »Tocumen Airport Breaks Record, Plans Investments to Sustain Growth
Panama closed 2025 with a combination of economic growth and fiscal consolidation, reinforcing its macroeconomic stability. The economy grew by around 4%, while the fiscal deficit of the non-financial public sector (NFPS) fell sharply from 6.23% of GDP in 2024… Read More »Panama Grew 4% in 2025 while Sharply Reducing Deficit
Copa Airlines is advancing a major fleet and infrastructure expansion designed to reinforce Panama’s role as a regional aviation hub. The carrier plans to allocate more than $500 million in 2026 toward aircraft acquisitions, part of a broader long-term strategy… Read More »Copa Airlines Accelerates Expansion with $500M Fleet Investment
It’s getting busy in Panama 🇵🇦 in March! Here’s a handy overview of featured upcoming expos & events for international businesses. Great for networking 🤝, visibility 💡& new leads 📇. Need help or professional representation at one or more of… Read More »Upcoming Events in Panama
The Panama Canal Authority has published the prequalification tenders (RFQs) for two container port terminals ($2.6 B. combined) and the development of a 76 km. interoceanic gas pipeline ($2 B). A key milestone in the selection procedure of future concessionaires.… Read More »Panama Canal Launches Prequalification Tenders for Port Terminals & Gas Pipeline