Panama Canal Expansion Project
Sector: Water Supply and Storage • Location: Panama
Source: Britannica
The Panama Canal Expansion Project, also known as the Third Set of Locks Project, aimed to increase the canal's capacity by adding new locks and widening navigational channels to accommodate larger ships. The project was completed in June 2016 and significantly enhanced the canal's operational efficiency and shipping capacity.
- Status
- Closed
- Sector
- Water Supply and Storage, Government
- Location
- Panama
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Britannica
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Original status | Completed |
Taiyo status | Closed |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The Panama Canal Expansion Project, also known as the Third Set of Locks Project, aimed to increase the canal's capacity by adding new locks and widening navigational channels to accommodate larger ships. The project was completed in June 2016 and significantly enhanced the canal's operational efficiency and shipping capacity. |
Original sector | Transportation |
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Country | Panama |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Water Supply and Storage, Government |
Article published date | 2025-02-14 |
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