PPC hosted a holiday event for children from the BAMBU Community Kitchen, who enjoyed a movie and received gifts. CEO Jared Zerbe shared an inspiring message and personally presented presents to the group. Supported by our collaborators through the sponsorship program, the activity strengthened community bonds and promoted joy, hope, and meaningful connections within our neighboring communities.
This year PPC reaffirms its support for Panama’s Telethon 2025, dedicated to creating the Prenatal Diagnostic Center at Santo Tomás Hospital. This initiative will strengthen maternal fetal care and benefit thousands of families each year through specialized evaluations, early detection, and comprehensive care throughout pregnancy, reflecting our commitment to the wellbeing of Panama’s communities.
PPC continued its cherished end of year tradition with a festive Christmas celebration that brought everyone together for an evening of fun and camaraderie. CEO Jared Zerbe joined employees in a gathering that quietly reflected appreciation for their dedication through the year. Guests enjoyed a Christmas meal, drinks, live music, dancing, raffles and cheerful decorations that made the night memorable.
PPC believes in supporting initiatives like the Telethon, which this year’s goal is to establish a state-of-the-art Prenatal Diagnostic Center at Saint Thomas Hospital.
PPC’s contribution aids in the noble mission of improving maternal and infant health through early detection, specialized care, and advanced technology, fostering a healthier future for Panama’s families.
PPC believes in the power of sports to transform lives. That’s why we proudly support the Mundial del Barrio, a tournament that brings together over 5,500 boys and girls from across Panama. Through soccer, they find inspiration, discipline, and opportunity, values that resonate deeply in communities where hope and talent deserve every chance to shine.
PPC welcomed a senior delegation from Panama’s Maritime Chamber for a high-level exchange on its economic contribution, strategic role in developing the national logistics hub, and concerns regarding legal certainty tied to its concession. CEO Jared Zerbe and his team reaffirmed PPC’s commitment to transparency, institutional collaboration, and the long-term strengthening of Panama’s logistics ecosystem.
PPC welcomed personnel from the Panama Maritime Authority’s Port Directorate, accompanied by international consultants, for a strategic visit to its port terminals. PPC’s multidisciplinary teams shared insights on operations, infrastructure, equipment, and future plans, reinforcing institutional transparency, strengthening public-private collaboration, and aligning priorities with Panama’s national maritime strategy and global logistics ambitions.
PPC conducted a joint inspection with union representatives, including a review of quay cranes. CEO Jared Zerbe and COO Franco Ning ascended the cranes with union delegates to assess equipment and working conditions firsthand.
The initiative united HR, Operations, Safety, and Engineering to reinforce standards, promote transparency, and drive continuous improvement across port operations.
The Malaysian Ambassador visited Hutchison Ports PPC, welcomed by CEO Jared Zerbe. The visit highlighted PPC’s role as a strategic logistics hub in the Americas. Renowned for its operational excellence and regional connectivity, PPC continues to lead in advancing Panama’s maritime infrastructure and port development, strengthening its impact on regional economic growth.
Panama, August 1, 2025
Panama Ports Company, S.A. (“PPC”), operator of the Balboa and Cristóbal port terminals under the concession contract approved by Law 5 of January 16, 1997, and its respective addenda, hereby issues this communication in response to recent statements by the Office of the Comptroller General of the Republic of Panama.
PPC, a member of Hutchison Ports, is among a number of ports around the world being under discussion for sale, a process that is ongoing and has not yet been concluded. At the appropriate time within the sale process, PPC will communicate with relevant parties including the Government of Panama.
We affirm that we believe engagement with the Government of Panama is vital to discuss the way forward for PPC and that we want to work with the Government for a better future to support the people of Panama.
Regarding the ongoing legal actions, we firmly believe that respect for legal protection and the rule of law are essential in order to provide businesses and investors with the certainty that Panama is a safe country to invest in.
Our history of more than 28 years is proof of the positive impact we have generated, by building world-class ports, creating more than 25,000 direct and indirect jobs, and contributing billions of balboas to the Panamanian economy. PPC continues to call for respectful coordination and constructive consultations to protect the concession that has provided high-quality services for the benefit of Panama and the world.
Panama Ports Company, S.A.
