Panama approves new tolls for Canal shipping
Wednesday, August 9, 2017
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Panama's government approved new tolls for the Panama Canal in an effort to increase containership usage for back-haul voyages.
The country's Cabinet Council approved the new tolls following the recommendation of the Panama Canal Authority's board of directors.
Source: Trade Winds