panama-canal

IMO says Panama Canal Expansion will reduce CO2 Emissions

Officials at the International Maritime Organization (IMO) expect the expanded Panama Canal, which just opened, will not only be very beneficial to the international shipping industry; it will contribute to the reduction of climate change issues and CO2 emissions, contributing to the Marine Environment Protection Committee’s work to prevent and control ship pollution globally. “In every sense, we will all benefit from the successful expansion of the Panama Canal,” said IMO ... [+]

Panama Canal Conducts Trial Transit Through the Expanded Cocoli Locks

Gearing up for when the expanded Panama Canal opens next week, the Panama Canal conducted another successful trial transit in the Expanded Canal. The transiting vessel, a U.S.-built crane ship named the Oceanus, was maneuvered through the Pacific-facing Cocoli Locks by Panama Canal Pilots Fernando Jaén and Ricardo Varela. The Inauguration ... [+]