News from Panama The Cheapest Toll Ever Paid At the Panama Canal Adrian Prozzo May 16, 2017 Post Views: 355 Ships navigating the Panama Canal are required to pay tolls along their route. In 1928, 14 years after the canal’s opening, a man named Richard Halliburton finagled a way to navigate the channels for a great deal. Here’s how he did it. About the Author Adrian Prozzo Administrator View All Posts Post navigation Previous: Pandas and Beauty Queens Lure Chinese Groups to Cruise ShipsNext: How to Attract More Tourists to Panama Related Stories News from Panama Aquaculture Industry Leaders Gather to Transform Regional Standards Adrian Prozzo June 3, 2026 News from Panama New Panama Canal Port Requirements: Updating Harbor Rules Adrian Prozzo June 1, 2026 News from Panama The Panama President Greece Visit: Strengthening Maritime Ties Adrian Prozzo June 1, 2026