Panama Canal

BlackRock-backed group seeks to close CK Hutchison ports deal without Panama assets: report

The Hong Kong-listed conglomerate has been seeking to sell its non-Chinese ports business, which spans 43 terminals in 23 countries

CK Hutchison has said that it sees the decision as unlawful and is considering legal action.

Panama officials search CK Hutchison’s subsidiary office: source

The decision has sparked a battle embroiling both Beijing and Washington

Panama’s Supreme Court last week ruled the contracts violated Panama’s constitution by giving the company exclusive privileges and tax exemptions.

Li Ka-Shing’s port unit starts arbitration against Panama

The company characterises the court’s decision as a breach of good faith and the spirit of the agreement

Since returning to office, Trump has made threats to retake control of the canal, claiming Beijing has too much influence in its operations.

Beijing slams ‘forced demolition’ of Chinese monument at Panama Canal

The US and China are the main users of the 80-kilometre canal

Revenue from CK Hutchison’s ports and related services business rose 9% from a year earlier in the first half of 2025.

Li Ka-shing’s US$19 billion ports sale slows due to complex talks

CK Hutchison has said that it would not proceed with a transaction that did not have the approval of all relevant authorities

Panama’s five main ports are all located near the canal and are operated by concessionaires from the United States, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Singapore.

China likely to bid on building new Panama Canal ports

The Panama Canal Authority plans to award contracts for the two terminals in late 2026 and begin operations in 2029

Panama’s ports have drawn intense scrutiny from Washington in recent months.

Panama Canal to enter ports business as Trump-China feud simmers

The US president has criticised Chinese influence over the canal, threatening to take back the waterway and falsely alleging that Beijing controls it

The Panama terminals are at the centre of the geopolitically delicate deal for the 43 ports owned by Hong Kong tycoon Li Ka-shing’s CK Hutchison.

Panama official seeks court review of CK Hutchison port contract

The transaction has remained pending while the parties involved seek to resolve the issues