As a measure to maintain order and security within the Colon Free Zone, the Security Director, Rodolfo Francis, has requested that tourists wishing to enter the area should go personally to the passes window for an entry permit. The growth of the Free Zone during recent years has made this sector one of the most [...]
January, 2012:
Israel interested in Colon Free Zone
Israel’s ambassador to Panama, Alexander Galilee, has shown interest that the Colon Free Zone becomes the economic trade center of Israel in Latin America. “We want to handle all our trade with Latin America here and not through Brazil and in Argentina,” he said. Galilee’s statements were made at the Cecilio Castillero Hospital in Chitre, [...]
UMIP offers teaching diploma
Making a contribution in the integral training of Panamanians, experts from the Panama International Maritime University (UMIP) will offer a Diploma in Higher Level Teaching for all professionals in the country, especially those who wish to enter maritime teaching. The course began on January 10, 2012, and will have a component of 96 hours: 48 [...]
COMPANIES INTERESTED IN BALBOA DRYDOCK TENDER
With the participation of more than 12 companies and consortia, national and foreign, the meeting room of the Office of the Administrator of the Panama Maritime Authority (AMP), was the site for the statement of requirements where all proponents asked questions and made relevant comments of the public tender for best value for the “Awarding [...]
Free Zone launches new web portal
The Administration of the Colon Free Zone has launched its Internet portal to keep the community and the country informed about its activities. This will comply with the Transparency Law No.6 (January 22, 2002), which provides for updated information on public management and processing of tenders, projects, budget execution and other activities that take place [...]
Cosco, China Shipping start getting closer
China’s two biggest container lines are to work more closely together as the result of an extensive shake-up on the Asia-Europe trade continues. Cosco Container Line and China Shipping have unveiled plans to expand their space-swap arrangements this year. The agreement covers both the North Europe and Mediterranean trades. The announcement comes at a moment [...]
New rector elected in maritime university
By unanimous vote, the Board of Directors of the Panama International Maritime University (UMIP) appointed Mr. Victor Barahona as the new rector in charge of this institution. Barahona replaces Dr. Luis Ramon Fabrega, who held office for two years and a half, but from January 1 took up his responsibilities as judge of the Supreme [...]
BUSINESSMEN REJECT PRESIDENT’S STATEMENTS
The Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture of Panama (CCIAP) stated that the speech of President Ricardo Martinelli at the beginning of the third regular session of the National Assembly directly attacks the business sector. The CCIAP released the following statement: “The Chamber of Commerce, Industries and Agriculture of Panama (CCIAP), categorically rejects the attacks [...]
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