News / Carriers unveil Panama Canal transit surcharges for new year

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Two major carriers have announced new Panama Canal surcharges on Asia-US east coast transits in response to the canal authority implementing a new booking system to “optimise transit operations”.  

As of 1 January, the Panama Canal authority (ACP) will modify its transit reservation system, including changes in the tariff structure and fee amounts and the introduction of new tariffs. 

ACP said the modifications aimed “to improve the level of service, to reflect the value of the reservations service, to improve the ...