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Panama Ports Company escalates dispute with Maersk, Panama
Port of Balboa. (Credit: CK Hutchison) Hong Kong-based CK Hutchison said that its subsidiary, Panama Ports Company S.A. (PPC), has initiated arbitration proceedings against Danish shipping group A.P. Moller-Maersk while also expanding its claims against the Republic of Panama following the government’s takeover of its port operations.
Dr.G.R.Balakrishnan Apr 09 2026 International Ports News

Panama Ports Company escalates dispute with Maersk, Panama

The dispute stems from Panama’s February 23 takeover of PPC-operated terminals at Balboa and Cristóbal, where the company says it was expelled through executive action and replaced with new operators. PPC alleges the move was part of a broader campaign against the company that has unfolded over more than a year.

In a separate but related action, PPC has filed arbitration against Maersk in London, citing a long-term agreement that it says required the exclusive use of PPC’s terminal operations and access to its facilities and operational information. PPC claims Maersk undermined that agreement by aligning with the Panamanian government during the takeover and benefiting from arrangements tied to new terminal operators affiliated with Maersk.

PPC said its claims against Maersk are distinct from its ongoing arbitration with Panama, which is being conducted under the rules of the International Chamber of Commerce. In that case, PPC has expanded its damages claim to more than $2 billion, citing the seizure of assets, occupation of property and access to proprietary information following the takeover.      The company said Panama has continued actions against PPC domestically and has not yet filed its initial response in the arbitration proceedings, while also disputing access and compensation issues.     PPC said it intends to pursue all available legal remedies in both proceedings.