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Panama Canal Commemorates Landmark One-Year Anniversary of Expanded Canal

[ June 29, 2017   //   ]

The Panama Canal commemorated the one-year anniversary of the inauguration of its Expanded Canal on June 26, one of the most significant milestones in the history of the 102-year old waterway and a defining moment for the people of Panama and the global maritime industry.

During the one-year anniversary, the vessels that transited the Expanded Canal received commemorative plaques. The honored vessels included:

  • Albert III: A liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) vessel, chartered by Petredec Services Limited.
  • Ever Loading: An 8,500+ TEU capacity Neopanamax containership, owned by Evergreen.
  • Valparaiso Express: A 13,000+ TEU capacity Neopanamax containership, owned by Hapag Lloyd.
  • Yuhsho: A LPG vessel, chartered by ENEOS GLOBE Corporation.
  • CMA CGM Melisande: An 8,700+ TEU capacity Neopanamax containership, owned by CMA CGM.

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