The expansion of the Panama Canal and the impact on world trade

In this IIL marine & energy lecture Paul Harcombe talked about the expansion of the Panama Canal and some of the issues relating to the expansion and how the new expanding canal is impacting global trade routes.

Paul explained how the Panama Canal has long been a vital part of world shipping trade and how over the years it has tried to address the ever-changing needs of the global shipping industry. From its early days to the recent completion of the new locks the Canal has provided essential services to the shipping industry. In his lecture, Paul's objective was to give the audience a feel for the Canal - its operations and its effect on world shipping.

By the end of this lecture members would have gained an insight into:

• The history and development of the Panama Canal
• The Expansion Project of the new locks
• The impact on world trade

Speaker Bio:
Paul has spent over 35 years in the marine market getting involved in all aspect of marine insurance. He has had responsibility for the Panama Canal's insurance program since September 2009.

Chair:
Peter Townsend FCII, Head of Marine, Amtrust.

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