Disruption charge for non-self-propelled vessels

17 Jan 2023 / Panama Canal, Panama

From 1 January 2023, a disruption charge is being applied for non-self-propelled vessels (dead tows and dead ships) in the Panama Canal.

This charge is applied, in addition to applicable tolls and other marine tariffs, as follows:

  • Low impact disruption charge (regular vessel with LOA <300 feet)
    $ 15,000.00
  • Low impact disruption charge (regular vessel with LOA ≥300 feet)
    $ 20,000.00
  • Low impact disruption charge (super)
    $ 40,000.00
  • Low impact disruption charge (neopanamax)
    $ 65,000.00
  • High impact disruption charge (regular vessel with LOA <300 feet)
    $ 49,000.00
  • High impact disruption charge (regular with LOA ≥300 feet)
    $ 65,000.00
  • High impact disruption charge (super)
    $ 125,000.00
  • High impact disruption charge (neopanamax/panamax plus)
    $ 250,000.00
  • Dead tow surcharge (regular with LOA <300 feet)
    $ 38,000.00
  • Dead Tow surcharge (regular with LOA ≥300 feet)
    $ 50,000.00
  • Dead tow surcharge (super)
    $ 100,000.00
  • Dead tow surcharge (neopanamax)
    $ 175,000.00
  • Dead ship surcharge (regular with LOA <300 feet)
    $ 75,000.00
  • Dead ship surcharge (regular with LOA ≥300 feet)
    $ 100,000.00
  • Dead ship surcharge (super)
    $ 150,000.00
  • Dead ship surcharge (neopanamax)
    $ 250,000.00

For further details, as well as information about operations in Panama, contact GAC Panama at [email protected]

If quoting any content from Hot Port News, please cite GAC Hot Port News as the source.

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