CK Hutchison subsidiary slams Panama over ‘unnotified intrusion’ at storage site

South China Morning PostEN 2 min read 100% complete by Harvey KongFebruary 28, 2026 at 12:29 PM

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A subsidiary of CK Hutchison Holdings, Panama Ports Company (PPC), has accused the Panamanian government of an "unnotified intrusion" at a storage facility. The incident occurred after the Panamanian Supreme Court ruled a law approving PPC's concession unconstitutional. PPC claims the government's actions constitute an "illegal takeover" of port facilities in the Panama Canal and a failure to comply with legal obligations. The company alleges the government seized proprietary information during the raid on its private storage facility, undermining due process. PPC had previously requested clear coordination mechanisms regarding access to and protection of its privileged information. The company strongly objects to the government's actions and the occupation of its property.

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Hong Kong 30% Balboa 40% Cristobal 40% Panama Canal 50% Panamanian Supreme Court 60% Panamanian Government ×270% Panama ×380% CK Hutchison Holdings 90% Panama Ports Company (PPC) ×5100%

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illegal takeover 90% unnotified intrusion 90% panama ports company 80% port facilities 70% legal proceedings 70% due process 70% ck hutchison 60% panama 60% port operations 50% constitutional law 40%