Press Room

Hutchison Ports PPC (Panama Ports Company, S.A.)
Committed to Transparency and National Development

At Hutchison Ports PPC, we have maintained and will continue to maintain a transparent and collaborative relationship with Panamanian authorities. We remain steadfast in our commitment to comply with all laws and regulations, fully exercising our contractual responsibilities.

Our financial results, audited by an independent external auditor, have been shared annually with our partner, the Panamanian State, ensuring trust and clarity in our management. Likewise, we submit monthly reports to the Ministry of Economy and Finance and other government entities.

It is noteworthy that we were audited in 2020 – 2021 by the General Comptroller’s Office of the Republic and the Panama Maritime Authority, both of which demonstrated full compliance with our contractual obligations. Furthermore, we wish to inform the public that the General Comptroller’s Office of the Republic of Panama is currently conducting a new audit at our facilities, with which we are fully cooperating and maintaining due transparency.

Since our arrival, we have contributed over B/.5.9 billion balboas to the national economy, including added value, indirect effects, dividends, and payments to the State. This contribution has generated thousands of direct and indirect jobs, benefiting the country’s economy.

We reaffirm our ongoing commitment to excellence and ethics in each of our operations.

This commitment is fundamental and is reflected in our significant investments in the ports of Balboa and Cristóbal, where we have exceeded expectations in continuous infrastructure improvements, contributing to the country’s economic and social development.

PPC strongly believes in supporting sports projects that provide empowerment opportunities for women and girls. The tournament which seeks to drive gender equality and defy gender stereotypes by teaching young girls, teamwork, self-reliance, resilience, and confidence has impacted more than 4,000 girls in vulnerable communities near the ports of Balboa and Cristobal.

PPC generously donated computers to the Ancón Community Board as part of its Dock School initiatives. These computers will be distributed to schools in remote and socially vulnerable areas within the district.

This initiative underscores the company’s dedication to supporting the communities where it operates, by enhancing education accessibility and opportunities for all.