The Panama Canal is exploring the construction of a gas pipeline as part of a plan to diversify its operations beyond maritime transport. Ricaurte Vásquez, the Canal’s Administrator, announced this initiative during the Houston International Maritime Conference (HIMC), highlighting the search for new business opportunities that leverage the Canal’s strategic geographic location.

Chinese companies are accelerating shipments to the United States due to Trump’s proposal for new tariffs, leading to a significant increase in exports in November, a trend expected to continue in December. This situation is also driven by early holiday season purchases and global maritime transport disruptions, as well as the looming threat of a port workers’ strike on the U.S. East and Gulf Coasts starting January 15.

China aims to build a greener and more digital Asia-Pacific region, focusing on reducing energy consumption and integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into the economy, according to President Xi Jinping in a message delivered by his Minister of Commerce at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Business Leaders’ Summit in Lima. The message highlights innovation and AI as key drivers of economic growth, while promoting the flow of knowledge and ensuring the smooth operation of international trade chains.

The Panama Canal, a global symbol of engineering and logistics, is preparing for a new transformative leap by doubling its container transit capacity. This ambitious project, led by the Panama Canal Authority (ACP), aims to strengthen the Canal’s competitiveness against other logistics routes and adapt to the demands of an ever-evolving maritime industry — one shaped by cargo consolidation, the construction of larger vessels, and ongoing global trade tensions. In this context, the Canal plays a crucial role in ensuring the efficiency of supply chains, particularly in Latin America, a region deeply connected to its operations.

At the national level, Costa Rica faces challenges in its logistics infrastructure that affect the country’s ability to compete in the global market. Investment in roads, ports, and transportation systems is crucial to improve connectivity and facilitate trade. These deficiencies must be addressed strategically and collaboratively to drive economic growth and sustainable development.

At the national level, Costa Rica faces challenges in its logistics infrastructure that affect the country’s ability to compete in the global market. Investment in roads, ports, and transportation systems is crucial to improve connectivity and facilitate trade. These deficiencies must be addressed strategically and collaboratively to drive economic growth and sustainable development.

At the national level, Costa Rica faces challenges in its logistics infrastructure that affect the country’s ability to compete in the global market. Investment in roads, ports, and transportation systems is crucial to improve connectivity and facilitate trade. These deficiencies must be addressed strategically and collaboratively to drive economic growth and sustainable development.

At the national level, Costa Rica faces challenges in its logistics infrastructure that affect the country’s ability to compete in the global market. Investment in roads, ports, and transportation systems is crucial to improve connectivity and facilitate trade. These deficiencies must be addressed strategically and collaboratively to drive economic growth and sustainable development.

At the national level, Costa Rica faces challenges in its logistics infrastructure that affect the country’s ability to compete in the global market. Investment in roads, ports, and transportation systems is crucial to improve connectivity and facilitate trade. These deficiencies must be addressed strategically and collaboratively to drive economic growth and sustainable development.

At the national level, Costa Rica faces challenges in its logistics infrastructure that affect the country’s ability to compete in the global market. Investment in roads, ports, and transportation systems is crucial to improve connectivity and facilitate trade. These deficiencies must be addressed strategically and collaboratively to drive economic growth and sustainable development.