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Panama Canal modifies transit reservation and OMS fees
The Panama Canal will modify its transit reservation fees and other maritime services (OMS) in order to better respond to evolving market changes and manage its capacity in the face of growing demand, according to the company s release.
Booking Reservation Slots:
Regulars: (less than 27.74 m (91 feet) in beam): $10,500
Supers: (Length overall (LOA) less than 274.32 m (900 feet) and a maximum beam of 32.61 m (107 feet)): $40,000
Supers: (Vessels with a LOA between 274.32 m (900 feet) and 294.44 m (966 feet), and a maximum beam of 32.61 m (107 feet)): $50,000
Neopanamax Locks:
Vessels with beam equal to or greater than 42.67 m (140 feet): $85,000
Booking Reservation Slots for the Panamax locks:
Regulars: (less than 27.74 m (91 feet) in beam): $10,500
Supers: (Length overall (LOA) less than 274.32 m (900 feet) and a maximum beam of 32.61 m (107 feet)): $40,000
Supers: (Vessels with a LOA between 274.32 m (900 feet) and 294.44 m (966 feet), and a
maximum beam of 32.61 m (107 feet)): $50,000
For the neo-panamax Locks:
Vessels with beam equal to or greater than 42.67 m (140 feet): $85,000
Standard Auction Slots: The base or initial amounts for slots awarded through the regular auction process will be as follows:
For regular vessels, the base or initial amount will remain at $15,000
For supers, the base or initial amount will be $55,000
Panama Canal Modifies Transit Reservation and OMS Fees to Reflect Growing Demand
The Panama Canal announced today that it will modify its transit reservation fees and other maritime services (OMS) in order to better respond to evolving market changes and manage its capacity in the face of growing demand.
Going into effect on April 15, changes to the transit reservation system fees are as follows:
· Booking Reservation Slots:
· Regulars: (less than 27.74 m (91 feet) in beam): $10,500
· Supers: (Length overall (LOA) less than 274.32 m (900 feet) and a maximum beam of 32.61 m (107 feet)): $40,000
· Supers: (Vessels with a LOA between 274.32 m (900 feet) and 294.44 m (966 feet), and a maximum beam of 32.61 m (107 feet)): $50,000