Sep 8, 2026BoardMeeting
BoardPanama City Port Authority Board Workshop Minutes
The Board Workshop focused on several operational and strategic topics, including a review of the Port's mission statement and an introduction to staff and terminal operations. Discussions covered the cargo movement process, current West Terminal reconfiguration plans to optimize land usage, and CTPAT compliance. The Board addressed challenges regarding port pilot staffing and anticipated fee increases. Furthermore, the Board reviewed the Executive Director's annual evaluation, ultimately deciding to defer it until the director reaches one year of service, and explored transitioning to a rolling five-year strategic plan along with establishing key performance indicators for future evaluations.