Panama Canal expansion

GPTKB entity

Properties (50)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:infrastructure_project
gptkbp:built political disputes
budget overruns
April 2016
labor strikes
approximately 10 years
September 2007
geological issues
gptkbp:community_engagement mixed reactions
concerns over environmental impact
concerns over local displacement
support from shipping industry
gptkbp:cultural_significance strategic maritime route
gptkbp:electronicSystems civil engineering feat
gptkbp:environmental_impact increased competition
increased shipping routes
reduced shipping times
increased water usage
shift in shipping patterns
boost_to_Panama's_economy
gptkbp:expansion up to 14,000 TEU
gptkbp:future_plans sustainability initiatives
enhanced security measures
increased automation
improved logistics systems
further expansions possible
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Panama Canal expansion
gptkbp:impact global trade
gptkbp:isBeneficialFor larger vessels
gptkbp:keyIssues gptkb:Agua_Clara_Locks
Cocoli Locks
gptkbp:keyPeople wider locks
deeper channels
new navigation systems
new tugboats
gptkbp:length approximately 50 miles
gptkbp:location gptkb:Panama
gptkbp:notableWork gptkb:Panama_Canal
Panama_Canal_Authority_modernization
Panama_Canal_dredging_projects
Panama_Canal_maintenance_upgrades
Panama_Canal_railway_expansion
gptkbp:offers $5.25 billion
gptkbp:opened June 26, 2016
gptkbp:passenger_traffic up to 14,000 ships annually
gptkbp:project gptkb:Panama_Canal_Authority
gptkbp:purpose increase shipping capacity
gptkbp:scholarships public-private partnership
gptkbp:significance largest expansion in canal's history
gptkbp:storage approximately 5,000 TEU