Panama

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The only points of passage that have tollbooths are the Suez and Panama canals, both of which are artificial constructions that require maintenance.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

While Egypt and Panama charge tolls for their canals, international maritime law doesn’t allow governments to charge fees for passage through natural waterways such as the Strait of Hormuz, the English Channel, Gibraltar and Malacca.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

News on the Panama dispute and war-driven shipping disruptions has spurred volatility to Hutchison’s shares in recent months, though the stock has held up this year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

Many tankers currently carry the flags of countries such as Panama and the Marshall Islands, which have not secured assurances of safe passage, Maniatis said.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

The next morning, we docked at the naval base in Crist6bal, Panama, and I was rushed to a hospital, although I really didn’t think it was necessary.

From "The Cay" by Theodore Taylor