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Panama Canal reached a new tonnage record of 322.1 million Panama Canal tons (PC/UMS) during fiscal year 2011. This figure represents a 7.1 percent increase compared to the 300.8 million tons registered last year and also surpasses the previous 2007 record of 312.9 million tons by 2.9 percent.
“This is an unprecedented achievement during the 97 years of Canal operations which proves once again the capability of Panamanians to operate and manage this important waterway for world commerce,” says Panama Canal Authority administrator and CEO Alberto Alemán Zubieta. “My recognition and gratitude go to the Panama Canal employees for reaching this important goal.”
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