Panama Urges China’s COSCO to Resume Operations at Strategic Balboa Port

Panama Urges China’s COSCO to Resume Operations at Strategic Balboa Port

  • March 13, 2026

Panama’s government has expressed hope that Chinese shipping giant COSCO Shipping will reconsider its decision to suspend operations at the Balboa port, one of the key maritime gateways near the Panama Canal. Officials said the move came as a surprise and could affect

US Emphasises Security Partnership With Panama

US Emphasises Security Partnership With Panama

  • December 18, 2025

The United States has moved to highlight its close security relationship with Panama at a time when uncertainty surrounds the future ownership of key ports linked to the Panama Canal. The renewed focus on maritime cooperation comes as negotiations involving Chinese interests, US