This is a world-class port operator called to take control as the scenario is ordered following a court ruling. Panama, as the ports' owner, reiterated that the national port system continues to operate with regular levels of productivity, efficiency, and service, with no impact on trade or clients using these strategic terminals. The AMP also recalled that President José Raúl Mulino has proposed an orderly and coordinated transition with Panama Ports Company, a subsidiary of the CK Hutchison conglomerate, expecting collaboration during this stage to avoid shocks to the port system. Finally, the entity emphasized that the country remains committed to the national interest, the rule of law, and the continuity of international trade, ensuring that Panama will continue to be a key and reliable point for the world's logistics routes. After the Supreme Court ruling that declared the concession to Panama Ports Company unconstitutional, the state activated a technical transition plan for the ports of Balboa and Cristóbal to continue operating without interruption. According to the AMP, operations at both ends of the Canal continue normally. There are no closures, no slowdowns, and the services that sustain the international logistics chain remain active, serving shipping lines and cargo as usual. Within that process, the Government explained that, following legal steps, the support of APM Terminals as the temporary administrator during the transition period is expected. The Maritime Authority of Panama (AMP) stepped in this Thursday to calm the waters.
