The Panama Maritime Authority (AMP) has set a goal of recovering more than 50% of its port structures during the current administration, as part of a strategy based on collaborative work, operational intelligence, and nationwide technical deployment.
The goal follows the completion of a technical study that diagnosed the critical deterioration of the country's 24 state ports. With this data, preventive and corrective maintenance interventions have already begun at several ports (Puerto Yaviza, Puerto Quimba, Puerto Mutis, Isla Colon docking ramp, Puerto Pedregal, the Azucarero dock, and Puerto Mensabe) thanks to the support of specialized personnel, provincial coordinators, local authorities, and the Central Government.
The information was announced by Víctor Zamora, Deputy Director of Ports at the AMP (Amazonian Port Authority), during his speech at the 2025 Maritime Forum, where he highlighted the progress and strategic prospects driving the recovery of the country's port infrastructure and the promotion of new investment opportunities in the national maritime sector.
Engineer Zamora stated that the AMP is focused on prioritizing projects and ensuring the implementation capacity of the National Port Development Plan, which is key to reactivating the national logistics network and maritime trade. He reiterated that the institution maintains a firm policy to attract investors in port projects, within the legal framework and with technical studies that ensure their sustainability.
The 2025 Maritime Forum, organized by the Azuero Chapter of the Panamanian Association of Business Executives (APEDE), was held at the Auditorium of the Regional University Center of the University of Panama in the province of Los Santos on May 30 of this year.
