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The Panama Canal Is More Important Than Ever. The U.S. Can’t Do Without It.
Trump wants control over the canal, which is key for transporting U.S. petroleum products to growing Asia markets.
Mexico: The High-Speed Railway Project That Challenges The Panama Canal
Looking at the world map, the temptation is always there: the strip of land connecting North and South America seems ...
US recognizes Panama's sovereignty over canal, Panama says after talks
Panama said on Wednesday the United States recognized its sovereignty over the Panama Canal, despite tough rhetoric from ...
Panama says US has recognized Panamanian control over canal
Panama says the U.S. government has recognized the country’s sovereignty over the Panama Canal, but it’s unclear if ...
Sec Hegseth to visit Panama after Trump's demands for canal's return
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth will visit Panama next week for meetings with the country's leaders, following remarks from ...
There Is Much Optimism In Panama Over Maersk Division's Purchase Of The Panama Canal Railroad
The entry of APM Terminals (APMT), an independent division of the Maersk shipping company, as the new operator of the Panama ...
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Q&A: Panama Canal Authority’s Ricaurte Vásquez Morales
An interview looking at Trump’s talk, expansion plans—and why Panama might still be the best shipping option, even if the ...
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Pete Hegseth vows to ‘take back’ Panama Canal from ‘China’s influence’
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth pledged that the Trump administration would “take back” the Panama Canal from “China’s influence” on Tuesday during a visit to the key shipping lane.
The Panama Canal’s other conflict: Water security for the population and the global economy
Two-thirds of the Panama Canal watershed’s freshwater goes to operate the locks. The country plans to build another reservoir to funnel in more water, but hundreds of homes stand in the way.
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Panama Canal and U.S. sign joint declaration on security and warship toll compensation
Panama Canal and U.S. sign joint declaration on security and warship toll compensation. Find the latest news from the maritime industry on the PortNews website.