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news El Financiero 2026-04-15

China Demands European Shipping Lines Exit Panama Canal Ports

Chinese authorities have reportedly demanded that major European shipping lines, Maersk and MSC, immediately leave ports within the Panama Canal. This action follows China's concerns that the presence of these European firms is negatively impacting Chinese business interests.


China exigió a las navieras europeas Maersk y MSC que dejen ‘inmediatamente’ los puertos del Canal de Panamá porque perjudican a empresas chinas. <p>Las autoridades chinas exigieron a las navieras europeas Maersk y MSC que dejen “inmediatamente” los <a href="https://www.elfinanciero.com.mx/opinion/Bloomberg-JuanPabloSpinetto/2025/08/13/pelea-por-canal-de-panama-deja-un-ganador-inesperado/" rel="" target="_blank" title="https://www.elfinanciero.com.mx/opinion/Bloomberg-JuanPabloSpinetto/2025/08/1...

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