Following a decade’s worth of planning and construction, the Expanded Canal was officially inaugurated on June 26, 2016, a historic moment for the waterway, as well as the people of Panama and the global maritime industry. The Expanded Canal has since come to represent the waterway’s ability to adapt and meet the industry’s growing needs, […]
In Panama, during March, April, May and the first week of June, there is an upturn in interest in documentary films, home financing and cargo trucks. Through a system that monitors in real time changes in consumer interests and preferences in Central American countries, developed by CentralAmericaData, it is possible to project short- and long-term demand trends for […]
Panama’s construction industry got another setback on Friday June 26 with the news from the Health Ministry that, in the face of mushrooming coronavirus cases the shutdown of private building projects will be extended for another 15 days affecting scores of thousand of workers, A published decree in officialese said that “within the term of […]
The Panama Maritime Authority (AMP) wants to emphasize that the measures adopted through MMN-003-2020 Coronavirus and Seafarers Employment Agreement and Certificates, on the extension of employment agreements for seafarers were implemented to safeguard their rights and working conditions during this health crisis (COVID-19). Panama has, responsibly, taken various actions with the purpose of establishing mechanisms, […]
The Panama Telecommunications Market report includes substantial information related to the market driving forces which are highly influencing the vendor portfolio of the Panama Telecommunications Market and its impact on the market share in terms of revenue of this industry. Likewise, the Panama Telecommunications Industry report analyzes all the current market trends by classifying them […]
Conveying solid arguments to highlight the importance of the product or service, offering goods with long-term guarantees and being considered essential, are part of the strategies that could increase companies’ sales in the new commercial reality. The changes in people’s habits that emerged in the context of the mobility restrictions imposed by the pandemic accelerated […]
A bulk carrier transiting the Panama Canal took out the railroad bridge in Gamboa on Tuesday, causing major damage. The Panama Canal Authority said it is investigating the accident and that ship transits are not impacted by the incident. The railway bridge crosses the Chagres River in Gamboa, Panama. It is part of the Panama […]
Among the people who look for products and services available online in Central America, 20% try to buy electronic devices such as cell phones, video game consoles or cameras, 17% home and garden items, and 10% vehicles. The interactive information system developed by CentralAmericaData monitors in real time the changes in consumer habits in all markets in the region, […]
To take the private island experience to the next level this winter, head 20 miles off the Pacific coast of Panama to Islas Secas, a resort spread out over a privately owned, 14-island archipelago dotting the Gulf of Chiriquí. While the resort is currently closed in adherence with Covid-19-related restrictions, it’s planning to reopen in high style this […]
MineraPanama The giant Canadian owned,mining operation in Colon which has registered five COVID-19 deaths announced Saturday, June 27 that it is now free of the virus. First Quantum company Cobre Panama, which runs the region’s largest open-pit declared itself ready to return to operate without risking health protocols”. In a published statement Minera said: “the […]