The Panama Canal Authority announces the rules and conditions for Last-Minute Transit Reservations and the Vessel Scheduling Fee, as detailed in the Guide below.
These services will take effect on 1 January 2025.
In addition, the required arrival time of 2200hrs on the day prior to their booking date or Transit Date Advancement for Super and Regular vessels with transit restrictions (Clear-cut, clear-cut daylight hours) is hereby suspended until further notice. The required arrival time defined in the Notice to Shipping N-07 remains in effect.
Additionally, effective immediately, booked vessels will be allowed to change dates and request substitutions and swaps between 365 and 91 days prior to any booking date, even without an open booking period. The rules published in the Notice to Shipping N-07 allowing these transactions during any Booking Period will remain unchanged.
For further details or enquiries, please contact Panama.ISSOPS@iss-shipping.com or +507 279 4110 / +507 6673 8417.