Panama: Supreme Court ruling on port concessions reshapes the operating landscape at the gates of the Panama Canal
Panama’s Supreme Court has ruled unconstitutional the port concession contracts that allowed Panama Ports Company, a subsidiary of CK Hutchison, to operate the ports of Balboa and Cristóbal. Issued in late January 2026, the decision does not affect the operation of the Panama Canal itself, but it significantly alters the institutional and contractual framework governing […]
Caucedo steps up: what DP World’s expansion announcement means for Caribbean logistics
On 11 December 2025, DP World announced a new expansion phase for the Caucedo port in the Dominican Republic. While the announcement highlights capacity increases and new equipment, its implications go further for maritime and logistics professionals. It signals a clear ambition to position Caucedo as a regional platform able not only to absorb traffic […]
LATAM Airlines Group: 41 Deliveries Expected in 2026, Capacity Increase Under Constraint
LATAM Airlines Group anticipates the addition of 41 new aircraft to its fleet in 2026, as part of a renewal and expansion program aimed at supporting the growth of its operations in Latin America. According to its operational and financial projections, the group expects an increase in passenger capacity of between 8% and 10%, measured […]
Rising Traffic, Delayed Aircraft: Why Are Airlines Reassessing the 120–150 Seat Segment?
Following the post-pandemic catch-up phase, the air market is entering a more constrained period, where demand continues to grow but at a more predictable pace. Concurrently, industrial tensions persist, limiting airlines’ adjustment margins. In this context, the intermediate segment of 120 to 150-seat jet airliners (often referred to as extended “regional jets” or small narrowbodies) […]