Dry Bulk·Seatrade Maritime·4 November 2026·3 min read
Maersk wants to keep managing former Hutchison port in Panama
APM Terminals took over interim management of the Port of Balboa following the termination of Hutchison’s contract.
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APM Terminals took over interim management of the Port of Balboa following the termination of Hutchison’s contract.
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