Business & Economics
Panama Supreme Court Ruling Sparks State Takeover of Balboa & Cristobal Canal Ports
On 24 Feb 2026, hours after its January ruling was published, Panama’s Maritime Authority forcibly removed CK Hutchison staff and assumed control of the Balboa and Cristobal terminals, installing Maersk’s APM Terminals and MSC’s TIL as interim operators for up to 18 months.