PANAMA, 2nd September, 2026 (WAM) - The Panama Canal Authority expects to generate $5.56 billion in revenue and contribute $3.61 billion directly to the national treasury for fiscal year 2027, according to a budget proposal presented to the Cabinet on Tuesday.
Reuters reported that the waterway projects 10,750 high-draft vessel transits for the period starting October, even as it prepares for challenging water conditions and the potential for a strong El Niño
phenomenon.
Direct treasury contributions would rise $414 million from the $3.19 billion approved for fiscal year 2026. Between October 2025 and July 2026, the canal recorded
10,623 high-draft vessel transits.
Toll structure remains unchanged for fiscal year 2027, with no modifications to existing customer tariffs, though the per-net-ton fee rises from $1.00 to $1.75 per CP/SUAB ton.
New investment spending totals $341.3 million, covering capital projects, contingency provisions and strategic project development.