As part of the ongoing conversations with the shipping
industry, a Panama Canal Authority (ACP) delegation headed by
Administrator Jorge L. Quijano met with the International Association Of Independent Tanker Owners (Intertanko) and the International
Association Of Dry Cargo Shipowners (Intercargo) in London.This meeting is part of the permanent dialogue that the Panama Canal
holds to reaffirm its relationship with customers and get feedback on
their needs in anticipation of the opening of the Third Set of Locks.“We meet with our customers face-to-face as often as we can, to
understand what best suits their business and try to tailor to each
segment’s needs,” Quijano said. “We are trying to get closer to how are clients look at their business.”During the meeting, Canal officials presented a progress report on
the waterway’s Expansion Program and discussed the conceptual framework
of the waterway’s toll structure after the expansion.In addition, the new concept of the just-in-time service was
discussed. This service will allow booked vessels to arrive at an hour
much closer to their scheduled transit time instead of arriving earlier, having to remain for several hours at anchor before actually beginning
their transit. The ACP started the trial period beginning February 1,
2013, for up to 60 calendar days.Intertanko is an open forum for independent tanker owners and
operators of oil and chemical tankers in the industry. Intercargo is an
association for owners, operators and managers on the dry bulk cargo
industry.The Expansion Program will build a new lane of traffic along the
Panama Canal through the construction of a new set of locks, which will
double capacity and allow more traffic and longer and wider ships. The
Expansion will allow the Canal to uphold its position as a reliable
route at the service of international commerce.
WORLD SHIPPING
11 February 2013 - 21:37
Intertanko, Intercargo and Panama Canal Authority Meet in London (UK)
Panama Canal Authority (ACP) delegation headed by Administrator Jorge L. Quijano met with the Intertanko and Intercargo in London.
WORLD SHIPPING
11 February 2013 - 21:37
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