The Panama Canal
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Welcome to the official account of the #PanamaCanal, the leader in global connectivity & driver of progress in Panama. Para español síguenos en @canaldepanama.
Panama, Rep. of Panama
Joined April 2009
The Panama Canal is one of the most impressive engineering feats in history, connecting the Atlantic and Pacific oceans and revolutionizing global trade.
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The Panama Canal's expansion in 2016 allowed larger ships to pass through, increasing its capacity and efficiency.
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Getting your tickets to visit the Panama Canal has never been easier. Go to
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Of Course I Still Love You. That's it. That's the tweet.
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Carefully Choreographed Maintenance, 100 Years in the Making, Completed on the Panama Canal Locks. Read more 👇.
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The Panama Canal is a testament to human ingenuity and perseverance, overcoming significant challenges such as disease and difficult terrain.
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#DYK: There are 33 endangered wildlife species in Panama, and 30 of them can be found in the #PanamaCanal watershed? #BiodiversityDay
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#DYK that containerships represent just over half of all ships that transits through the Expanded Canal?. Check out this video to see what it looks like to board a containership at the #PanamaCanal 🚢
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Today, the #PanamaCanal is transiting @SpaceX autonomous spaceport drone ship Of Course I Still Love You (OCISLY) on its way to the Pacific.
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The Panama Canal is a major tourist attraction, allowing visitors to witness the immense scale of the Canal and learn about its history and operations.
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Today, the #Panama Canal joins @IMOHQ in celebrating #WorldMaritimeDay. The Canal has worked relentlessly to implement a holistic approach towards a sustainable future that serves as a blueprint for maximizing carbon reductions across supply chains.
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13 years ago today, the largest infrastructure project since the Canal's opening, the Expansion Program, broke ground for the construction of a new set of locks that would change global trade and the maritime industry for years to come.
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The locomotives that operate in the Miraflores, Pedro Miguel and Gatun Locks assist the ships during transit. These powerful machines weigh 50 tons and operate with two traction units of 290 HP each.
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With more than 9,000 transits of Neopanamax vessels, the main segments that use the expanded Canal are container vessels with 46% of the transits, followed by liquefied petroleum gas (25%), liquefied natural gas (12%) and bulk carriers. (9%).
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Caribbean Princess is doing a turnaround transit through Agua Clara Locks. @PrincessCruises
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Due to its dimensions, the autonomous spaceport drone ship OCISLY transited through the Neopanamax locks aboard a semi-submersible transport vessel.
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The #PanamaCanal's strategic location makes it a vital link in the global supply chain, facilitating the movement of goods and enhancing global commerce. 🌍⚓
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#DYK The #PanamaCanal improves global commerce, transportation and connectivity by serving 144 trade routes and connecting 1,700 ports in 160 countries. #Canal20TransferAnniversary
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Today, Dr. Ricaurte Vásquez Morales was sworn in as the new Administrator of the #PanamaCanal and will lead the waterway through its next era of growth.
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A century ago, a steamship cut across a small country, forever uniting the world. #PanamaCanal #Canal100
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The #ExpandedCanal was key to positioning the country as the logistics hub of the Americas. #DYK that through its broader capacity, it enabled the Canal to accommodate 96.6% of the world’s containerships?
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Within the last 20 years, the #PanamaCanal has been dedicated to protecting the watershed by developing technical assistance programs for sustainable agricultural production, such as for coffee and other products. ☕️ #Canal20TransferAnniversary
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Since coming into operation in 1914, the Canal has directly contributed to the reduction of 750 million tons of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. ♻️
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As the pandemic continues to impact the global economy, the Panama Canal will extend its relief measures to December 31, 2020, offering further support for the industry’s recovery. This extension comes after continued dialogue between the Canal and the industry.
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From container ships to LNG carriers, the #PanamaCanal welcomes vessels from around the world, connecting people and commerce.
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For International #BiodiversityDay, the #PanamaCanal is proud to highlight it has reforested over 22,000 acres of land, with over 5 million seeds planted. Within the next 5 years, the Canal aims to reforest at least an additional 10,000 acres.🍃
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The #PanamaCanal's inclusion in@IMO's Global Industry Alliance falls in line with the waterway's 105-year history of environmental stewardship and makes a proud milestone for its legacy as the #GreenRoute of world maritime trade. 🌎
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This was original control panel used in the Control Tower of the original locks of the #PanamaCanal. In the Control Tower, all maneuvers for the passage of ships through each chamber of the locks are performed.
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The #PanamaCanal is an important link in global energy supply chains, especially for the East Coast and Gulf Coast of the United States, where more than 98% of U.S. LNG liquefaction and export capacity is located. 👇
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Culebra Cut is the narrowest point of the #PanamaCanal. Here, men and machines labored to conquer the 13.7 km stretch extending through the Continental Divide from Gamboa on the Chagres River to Pedro Miguel Locks.
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Panama Canal Celebrates 7th Anniversary of NeoPanamax Locks, Transforming Global Maritime Trade.
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Since its opening on June 26, 2016, the third set of locks has increased the capacity of the Panama Canal to the point that with 27% of the transits of vessels, represents 50% of the tonnage that the waterway transports.
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By providing a short passageway between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, the #PanamaCanal has influenced world trade patterns, spurred growth in developed countries, and has been a primary impetus for economic expansion in many remote areas of the world. #GlobalTrade
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On a day like today in 2007, the #PanamaCanal the blast in Paraiso Hill signaled the breaking ground and beginning of the construction of the #ExpandedCanal.
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The increase in capacity provided by the expanded Canal is reflected, for example, in the container vessels. While the panamax locks allows ships with an average of 4,800 containers, the neopanamax have accepted vessels with the capacity to transport up to: 15,455 containers.
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Caribbean Princess was built in 2004 and has a maximum capacity of 3,600 passengers. @PrincessCruises
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Today, the #PanamaCanal is celebrating its 104th anniversary. It's been over century of serving world maritime trade.
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Today we reach a new milestone: the Neopanamax transit #2000 on the #ExpandedPanamaCanal with the Cosco Yantian.
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Today is the official launch of Panama Maritime Single Window, offering the maritime community a one-stop shop for transactions.
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The expanded Canal reaches its fourth year of operations this Friday, helping the waterway consolidate its competitiveness by facilitating economies of scale with the transport of essential goods amid the impact of the current pandemic.
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Administrator Ricaurte Vásquez Morales explains how the Panama Canal continues to focus on the future, seeking long-term solutions to the water situation and addressing the competitiveness of the route in the midst of the current pandemic.
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Take a look at this aerial photo with 2 Neopanamax container ships crossing the Cocoli locks at the same time.
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Vice President for Transit Business @MarottaIlya reflects on the last 30 years of her career as a woman working in the #maritimeindustry as she becomes the first female Deputy Administrator of the Panama Canal on January 1, 2020.
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Thanks to the long-standing partnership with our customers and their flexibility to adapt to the water saving measures implemented earlier this year, the Canal has emerged from its dry season equipped to ensure steady operations heading into the second half of 2020.
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#DYK that over 13,000 vessels transit the Canal every year? 🚢.Given its strategic location between two oceans, the #PanamaCanal serves 144 maritime routes and connects 160 countries.
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The #ExpandedPanamaCanal now opens the waterway to 90% of the global LNG fleet, allowing LNG producers in the United States to ship natural gas to Asia at competitive prices for the first time.
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The Administration Building was inaugurated one month before the Panama Canal on July 15, 1914.
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The #PanamaCanal is happy to welcome a new year of opportunities! Here’s to providing a safe, reliable, and efficient service to our customers from around the world through environmental sustainability and operational excellence. #Welcome2022! 🎉
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Listen to the Panama Canal Administrator Ricaurte Vásquez discuss with @NPR Here and Now the impact of climate change and the pandemic on the waterway, and how it adapts in order to guarantee the continuity of its operations.
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To the extent that the size of the vessels allows, the #PanamaCanal has implemented tandem lockages, allowing two ships to transit in the same chamber.
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From the first ship to transit the Canal in 1914 to the present day, the Panama Canal has been a symbol of innovation and progress. #PanamaCanal #History
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Over the past two years, the Expanded Canal's performance has exceeded forecasts and expectations, found new markets and reached new milestones.
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The Goethals Monument represents the three original locks of the Panama Canal: Gatun, Pedro Miguel and Miraflores. The marble monument to the memory of Col. George Goethals was inaugurated on March 31, 1954. #TBT
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The #PanamaCanal is a proud signatory the Call to Action for Shipping Decarbonization, joining more than 150 other organizations in an industry-led call for world leaders to commit to decarbonizing international shipping by 2050🌎 #ZeroEmissionShipping
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#DYK that the first ship to ever transit officially the #PanamaCanal in 1914 was the SS Ancon? 🚢 The vessel had a total length of 489.5 ft, a 58 ft beam, and 28.9 ft draft.
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Here are the top 6 types of ship that have transited on the 1st year of the #ExpandedPanamaCanal
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Caribbean Princess is the first cruise ship to transit the #ExpandedPanamaCanal in the 2017-2018 cruise season. @PrincessCruises
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The pandemic has accelerated a permanent shift in overall supply and demand economics, a significant driver of the maritime industry. Administrator Ricaurte Vasquez shares how the #PanamaCanal is equipped as a global logistics hub to expedite its planned response.
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Thousands gather at the Expanded Panama Canal’s new Auga Clara Locks to witness the Canal make history.
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Currently, the waterway serves 180 maritime routes, connecting 1,920 ports in 170 countries. Today, the #PanamaCanal reinforces its commitment to continue connecting the world in a more sustainable way. 🌎
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A total of 236 passengers ships are expected to transit through the Panamax and Neopanamax Locks during the upcoming 2017-2018 cruise season
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The Panama Canal increased from seven to eight the daily reservations of Neopanamax vessels that transit the #ExpandedPanamaCanal.
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This month will mark the Panama #Canal20TransferAnniversary. 🎊. We're celebrating 2 decades since the waterway transfer to the Panamanian people by highlighting how their ingenuity has transformed the Canal into one of the most important waterways for global commerce.
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In the midst of the effects of the current pandemic, the Expanded Canal has facilitated the passage of critical global supply chains.During fiscal year 2020, the Neopanamax Locks have mobilized 13 million tons of cooking gas, in addition to 4.9 million tons of grains.
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Discover the major milestones of the #ExpandedPanamaCanal since its inauguration in June 2016.
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Today we celebrate the heart of our planet, our surrounding oceans. 🌊 Given the waterway's location between two oceans, the #PanamaCanal recognizes the importance of @WorldOceansDay & supports the movement to protect 30% of our oceans by 2030. #Protect30x30 #OceanClimateAction
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The Panama Canal is a true engineering marvel, with a system of locks that lift ships 85 feet above sea level. #PanamaCanal #Engineering
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The #PanamaCanal is focused on decarbonizing for a better future. The elimination of fossil fuels, integration of clean energy and improvement of water-saving and conservation measures are some of the actions taken toward shaping a more sustainable way to connect the world.
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The beginning of a new era: the rise of the #PanamaCanalExpansion -providing global commerce with new services.
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Did you know that the Panama Canal is a shortcut between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, saving thousands of miles for international trade? #PanamaCanal #TradeRoutes
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Maritime industry taking advantage of the connectivity and reliable service offered by the #ExpandedPanamaCanal.
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The #PanamaCanal is a key driver of #Panama’s economic activity, attracting foreign investment and stimulating economic growth. As approximately 2.4% of global #maritime trade passes through the Canal, its impact reaches beyond the country's borders.
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#DYK On December 31, 1999 at noon, Panama officially gained full responsibility over the administration, operation and maintenance of the Panama Canal. #Canal20TransferAnniversary
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The largest ship to transit through #ExpandedPanamaCanal to date is the CMA CGM Theodore Roosevelt with a 14,863 TEU capacity.
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More than 50% of the vessels that transit through the Neopanamax Locks are container carriers.
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Today we welcomed the 3,000 Neopanamax transit at the #ExpandedPanamaCanal. The container ship MSC Caterina.
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Ahead of #COP26, last week, #PanamaCanal welcomed @FionaClouder and @HCTimStew to discuss the key role of the waterway to support the sustainable development of the industry. The meeting served as an introduction to the @COP26 🌎.
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During the New York Maritime Forum (NYMF), the Panama Canal Administrator, Ricaurte Vásquez Morales, highlighted the achievements of Fiscal Year 2024, which have strengthened the reliability and sustainability of this vital route for global trade. 🌱💼.
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Today, the #PanamaCanal celebrates #EarthDay and reflects on the ways that we #InvestInOurPlanet. One of our major commitments has been to become a carbon-neutral operation by 2030 ♻
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November is the month of #Panama's national holidays. Today, the #PanamaCanal commemorates the Separation of Panama from Colombia in 1903.
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We're proud to have facilitated more than one million transits since the Canal's opening in 1914. #PanamaCanal #Milestone
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Right now we have 2 containerships finishing their transit through the Panama Canal: the Panamax Maersk Gateshead and the Neopanamax Ever Lambent.
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The Panama Canal is a vital part of global trade, with more than 6% of the world's commerce passing through its waters. #PanamaCanal #GlobalTrade
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From August 1 to November 30, 2021, the #PanamaCanal will once again promote the implementation of the @IMOHQ speed and navigational recommendations to protect marine life, as they start their nearby seasonal migration.🐋
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On average, each #PanamaCanal vessel transit saves 1,206 tons of CO2 emissions. That is roughly the amount a passenger vehicle would produce driving the circumference of the earth 100 times 🌎🚗💨
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Today, the #PanamaCanal welcomed back the @cmacgm Zephyr, the largest vessel by cargo capacity to ever pass through the Canal 🎉. The vessel has a Total TEU Allowance (TTA) of 16,285, meaning it can carry over 16,000 containers 🚢
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The Panama Canal welcomes the largest capacity vessel to ever transit the Expanded Locks with 14,863 TEUs, the CMA CGM Theodore Roosevelt.
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As part of its commitment to the environment and sustainability, the #PanamaCanal has reduced more than 850 million tons of CO2. That’s the equivalent of 90 billion gallons of gasoline consumed.
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#DYK: The #PanamaCanal Administration Building was built in an "E" shape in order to maximize the efficient use of natural light. ☀️
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#DYK the #PanamaCanal has partnered with local watershed communities & implemented programs to reforest over 29,600 acres? 🌳. With these efforts, not only does the Canal protect valuable water resources, but it also contributes to Panama’s status as a carbon negative country.
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Did you know that the Panama Canal has expanded, allowing larger vessels to pass through and increasing its capacity? .#PanamaCanal #Expansion
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Today the #PanamaCanal commemorates #EarthDay 🌎 Protecting our resources is a crucial part of caring for our planet.
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