Hong Kong’s CK Hutchison expands Panama ports claim as losses ‘surpass’ US$2 billion

A subsidiary of Hong Kong conglomerate CK Hutchison Holdings has expanded international arbitration claims against Panama, alleging damages have “escalated beyond US$2 billion” in what it called an “illegal takeover” of ports and property. The Panama Ports Company (PPC), part of Hong Kong tycoon Li Ka-shing’s family-owned conglomerate, announced the expanded claims on Tuesday local time - a month after the takeover of terminals at the ports of Balboa and Cristobal at the Panama Canal. The move...

Source: scmp.com at 3/25/2026 2:12:22 AM.

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