Panama Studies the Feasibility of a Third Port in the Pacific

The Panama Canal is evaluating the long-term construction of a third port in the Pacific as part of its strategic vision for the next 25 to 30 years. The initiative seeks to anticipate the growth in vessel size on major maritime routes. The proposal is currently in the study phase and is not part of immediate planning. This analysis joins planned projects such as the Corozal terminals in the Pacific and Isla Telfers in the Atlantic.

16 de septiembre de 2026 • 1 min de lectura

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The Panama Canal is evaluating the long-term feasibility of building a third port in the Pacific, as part of a strategic vision for the next 25 to 30 years. The initiative seeks to anticipate the growth in the size of vessels using major maritime routes.

The proposal is currently in the study phase and is not part of the Canal's immediate planning. The new terminal would be located outside the internal waters of the interoceanic waterway, with the aim of overcoming the clearance restrictions generated by existing bridges.

This analysis joins the projects planned to expand port capacity, including the Corozal terminals, in the Pacific, and Isla Telfers, in the Atlantic. These initiatives are part of long-term planning to meet the future needs of international maritime trade.