The Canal De Panamaialso Known As The Panama Canal Authorityacp Is An Autonomous Agency Of The Panamanian Governmentit Managesoperatesand Maintains The Panama Canala Vital Maritime Route That Connects The Atlantic And Pacific Oceansoriginally Built By The U Sbetween 1904 And 1914The Canal Was Transferred To Panama In 1999It Plays A Crucial Role In Global Trade By Reducing Transit Times For Vessels The Acp Offers Various Servicesincluding Transit Operations Through Its Lock Based Canal Systemwhich Features The Expanded Neo Panama Locks Since 2016It Also Manages The Canal S Watershed And Artificial Lakes To Ensure Reliable Operationsadditional Services Include Operating The Panama Railroadproviding Tugboat And Piloting Servicesand Offering Digital Tools For Real Time Transit Scheduling And Maritime Traffic Monitoringthe Acp Publishes Navigational Charts And Tidal Informationand It Conducts Training Programs On Canal Operations And Safety Protocols
