Panama Canal Authority (ACP)
Panama Canal Authority (ACP) is a association that is part of the pulse of the water sector. Here we bring together everything it publishes on Smart Water Magazine: its news, its blogs and the events it takes part in.
Rio Indio Lake Project established as a top priority for Panama’s national water security
The Panama Canal Board of Directors has approved —under Resolution No. ACP-JD-RM 25-1542— the necessary resources for the construction of a new lake in the middle course of the Indio River Watershed. This is part of the Water Projects Program, created to guarantee water supply for over 50% of the country’s population, nearby communities, and […]
Panama Canal and U.S. Southern Command enhance cybersecurity cooperation
The Panama Canal and the United States Southern Command (USSOUTHCOM) have entered into a Cyber Cooperation arrangement aimed at reinforcing digital security and ensuring the operational continuity of critical infrastructure in the face of emerging cyber threats. This arrangement sets a collaborative framework to enhance capabilities in key areas such as cybersecurity training, supply chain […]
The Panama Canal adapts: Strategic measures for water savings
It is not an exclusive concern of the Panama Canal or the country; it is a global problem that affects humanity. The year 2023 records historically high temperatures in the Atlantic Ocean, exacerbated by the presence of the El Niño phenomenon, which raises the temperature of the Pacific Ocean and, in the case of Panama, […]
Panama Canal secures steady draft, operational reliability following water measures
Earlier this year, the Panama Canal implemented water saving measures after experiencing the fifth driest year at the Canal in 70 years. Thanks to the long-standing partnership with our customers and their flexibility to adapt to these measures, the Panama Canal has now emerged from its dry season equipped to ensure a competitive draft, and […]