Panama Canal Launches Environmental Premium Ranking

The Panama Canal launched the Environmental Premium Ranking, a new initiative that rewards customers who meet high environmental efficiency standards.

The new incentive allows qualified customers the opportunity to improve their position within the Panama Canal's Customer Ranking System, which is taken into consideration when booking for transit through the Panama Canal.

This latest initiative is part of the Canal's Green Connection Environmental Recognition Program, which recognizes customers who demonstrate excellent environmental stewardship and to encourage others to implement technologies and standards to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The program encompasses both the Environmental Premium Ranking and Green Connection Award, which was launched in July 2016 to honor Canal customers who comply with the highest environmental performance standards set by the International Maritime Organization. Read more here

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