Panama Canal Expansion (2016)
GPTKB entity
Statements (52)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:infrastructure
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| gptkbp:academic_programs |
civil engineering project
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| gptkbp:beneficiary |
larger vessels
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| gptkbp:benefits |
job creation
infrastructure improvements regional development tourism opportunities increased foreign investment increased cargo capacity enhanced competitiveness greater economic integration enhanced logistics reduced transit times increased shipping routes improved trade relations |
| gptkbp:challenges |
geological issues
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| gptkbp:construction_started |
September 2007
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| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
strategic maritime route
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| gptkbp:economic_impact |
boost to Panama's economy
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| gptkbp:environmental_impact |
dredging operations
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| gptkbp:first_transit |
gptkb:Neopanamax_ships
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| gptkbp:geographical_feature |
isthmus of Panama
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Panama Canal Expansion (2016)
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| gptkbp:impact |
global trade
|
| gptkbp:length |
approximately 60 miles
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| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Panama
|
| gptkbp:new_locks |
gptkb:Cocoli_Locks
gptkb:Agua_Clara_Locks |
| gptkbp:number_of_employees |
over 40,000
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| gptkbp:opening_ceremony |
June 26, 2016
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| gptkbp:operator |
gptkb:Panama_Canal_Authority
|
| gptkbp:payment_methods |
international loans
|
| gptkbp:price |
$5.25 billion
|
| gptkbp:project |
gptkb:Grupo_Unidos_por_el_Canal
2007-2016 approximately 9 years |
| gptkbp:project_phases |
design phase
testing phase construction phase operation phase |
| gptkbp:purpose |
increase shipping capacity
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| gptkbp:regulatory_compliance |
gptkb:Panama_Canal_Authority
|
| gptkbp:significance |
largest expansion in canal's history
|
| gptkbp:stakeholders |
gptkb:Panamanian_government
gptkb:logistics local communities construction companies international investors |
| gptkbp:sustainability_efforts |
environmental assessments
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| gptkbp:year |
June 26, 2016
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Panama_Canal
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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