Press Room
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PRESS RELEASE FROM PANAMA PORTS COMPANY, S.A. (PPC)
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.
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Hutchison Ports PPC and Panama’s Ministry of Education Inspire Youth at Expo Futuro 360
PPC partnered with Panama’s Ministry of Education for “Expo Futuro 360,” guiding over 25,000 students nationwide. Through immersive career experiences, PPC spotlighted the maritime logistics sector, empowering youth to explore opportunities and take meaningful steps toward future careers. This collaboration bridges gaps and supports Panama’s next generation of professionals across diverse communities.
(Top right photo) Jared Zerbe, Chief Executive Officer of Hutchison Ports PPC, was accompanied by Her Excellency Lucy Molinar, Minister of Education of Panama, during the opening ceremony of Expo Futuro 360.
Additional photos show students from across Panama interacting with Hutchison Ports PPC’s exhibit at Expo Futuro 360, a national initiative led by the Ministry of Education to inspire bold academic and career exploration. -
Hutchison Ports PPC Cristobal hosts USNS Comfort to strengthen U.S.–Panama humanitarian partnership
The USNS Comfort completed its humanitarian mission in Panama after docking at Pier 6 of PPC’s Port of Cristóbal. With support from Panama’s Ministry of Health, the hospital ship provided free medical services to 1,500 people. Its visit reinforced U.S.–Panama cooperation and highlighted the port’s strategic role in global outreach and community care
Hutchison Ports PPC’s Cristobal stands as a gateway for global cooperation, hosting the USNS Comfort at Pier 6 during its humanitarian mission in Panama.
