LatinNews Daily - 18 December 2025

*The Panama Canal Authority has announced that it has handed over US$2.97bn to State coffers which it says represents “surpluses gained from operations, transit tonnage fees, and payments for public services provided by the state”. An ACP statement highlights that the contributions reflect the “interoceanic waterway’s outstanding performance during FY2025, marked by a return to normal lake levels, which allowed for a draft of 50 feet to be maintained even during the dry season”. It notes that during FY2025, daily transits averaged 33 compared to 27, registered during FY2024 which was impacted by the El Niño weather phenomenon. In October the ACP reported total revenues of US$5.71bn for fiscal year (FY) 2025, up 14.4% on the US$4.99bn recorded in FY 2024. The October ACP report highlights that for FY2025, the Panama Canal achieved a net profit of US$4.13bn, up US$372m on budget projections, and up US$695m on the net profit registered in FY2024. The report highlights that during FY2025, the Panama Canal registered 13,404 transits, up 19.3% on the same period in 2024.

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