Michele Labrut

Panama City

Independent Writer at Seatrade Maritime News

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US and Panama cool off with security declaration

1 week ago | seatrade-maritime.com | Gary Howard |Michele Labrut

US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said he signed “a couple of historic deals” at the Panama Canal last week during a visit to Panama. Hegseth pitched the agreements as the US taking back control of the canal from “Chinese interests”, although the Panama Canal is owned and operated by the Panamanian government.
Adani’s Colombo West International Terminal begins operations

2 weeks ago | seatrade-maritime.com | Michele Labrut

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Sale of CK Hutchison’s Panama Ports under fire

2 weeks ago | seatrade-maritime.com | Gary Howard |Michele Labrut

CK Hutchison’s $23bn divestment of most of its ports portfolio to BlackRock and Terminal Investment Limited (TiL) faced a further snag this week, as Panama’s Comptroller General Anel Flores announced plans to file a lawsuit against officials who greenlit the 2021 renewal of CK Hutchison’s Panama Ports Company (PPC) concession for 25 years.
Hateco and APM Terminals inaugurate Haiphong terminal in Vietnam

2 weeks ago | seatrade-maritime.com | Michele Labrut

Hateco Haiphong International Container Terminal (HHIT) has capacity for ships up to 18,000 teuHateco Group and APM Terminals celebrated the the grand opening of their new terminal in Haiphong, Vietnam, Hateco Haiphong International Container Terminal (HHIT). The new terminal has two deep-water berths at Lach Huyen port in Haiphong City capable of serving vessels up to 18,000 teu in size.
Panama Canal plans LPG pipeline

2 weeks ago | seatrade-maritime.com | Michele Labrut

The Panama Canal Authority's (ACP) board of directors has authorised the development of a new pipeline for the transfer of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and ethane on the west bank of the waterway, connecting the Atlantic to the Pacific. LPG vessels would discharge at one end of the pipeline and cargoes would be picked up at the other end, reducing LPG vessel traffic in the Panama Canal and freeing up slots for container and LNG vessels to transit.
PIL upgrades West Coast – South America service

2 weeks ago | seatrade-maritime.com | Michele Labrut

Port switch and Ensenada direct call mixes up route with fast connection from Peru and Chile to China. Singapore-based Pacific International Lines (PIL) has upgraded its West Coast South America Service 6 (WS6) as part of its efforts to continually expand coverage in the region. The enhanced WS6 adds a weekly direct call at Ensenada, Mexico, and a change in terminal calls from Valparaíso to San Antonio, Chile.
Hapag-Lloyd launches China-Philippines feeder service

3 weeks ago | seatrade-maritime.com | Michele Labrut

Hapag Lloyd inaugurated its new China-Philippines Feeder service with its first ever call to the Philippines. Hapag-Lloyd inaugurated its new China-Philippines Feeder service with its first ever call to the Philippines. The vessel Tokyo Express berthed at the International Container Terminal Services, Inc.’s (ICTSI) Manila flagship operation on 17 March. The China-Philippines Feeder (CPF) service establishes a direct link between Nansha, Tanjung Pelepas, Singapore and key Philippine ports.
Panama Ship Registry removes 107 ships from its fleet due to sanctions

3 weeks ago | seatrade-maritime.com | Michele Labrut

The Panama Ship Registry announced it has removed 107 Panama-flagged vessels listed under international sanctions from its fleet, with an additional 18 currently undergoing the de-registration process. Panama’s Executive Decree No. 512 of October 18, 2024, grants the Panama Maritime Authority power to unilaterally cancel the registration of vessels, as well as registered individuals and shipowners, that appear on international sanctions lists.
Monjasa completes Panama’s first biofuel bunkering with NYK

3 weeks ago | seatrade-maritime.com | Michele Labrut

Monjasa delivered a total of 900 metric tonnes of B30 biofuel to the NYK operated vessel, Hestia Leader, in the Port of Cristobal, Panama on 2 February 2025. This ship-to-ship operation was performed by the Monjasa Thunder (19,991 dwt). This setup can supply a total of 5,000-7,000 mt monthly. "The introduction of biofuels in Panama has progressed slower than in major bunkering hubs like Singapore or Rotterdam, mainly due to lack of local feedstock and customer commitments.
Maersk to invest $500m in 33-Year Port NY/NJ lease extension

4 weeks ago | seatrade-maritime.com | Michele Labrut

Port authority and Maersk extend APMT Port Elizabeth lease to 2062, pledging $500m to invest in cargo capacity and emissions reductions. Maersk's APM Terminals (APMT) and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) have agreed to extend the lease for APMT Elizabeth until December 2062, subject to a vote by port authority commissioners on 27 March.