Panama is expected to visit US Foreign Minister Marco Rubio. Our foreign journalist Mika Mäkeläinen tells about the use of the channel on the spot.
Anu Kerttula,
Mika Mäkeläinen
10: 50 • Updated 11:24
Panama Canal, Panama/Helsinki Foreign journalist Mika Mäkeläinen says in the video that unlike US President Donald Trump has said, the United States will not be funded more than other countries. Payment criteria for using the channel are fixed and they are also published on the Internet.
The channel fees for cargo ships are primarily based on the amount and value of cargo. Every day, there are also auctioning of the channel for those who are ready to pay the most.
According to Trump, Panama treats US ships unfairly, but according to channel authorities, the US Navy is, on the contrary, a privileged position in relation to others, as its ships are always made through the channel as quickly as possible.
US Foreign Minister Marco Rubion is to visit Panama in the next few days.
The video is filmed at the Pacific-side of the channel with Cocolí brackets, which are part of the Panama Canal extension completed in 2016.