Hong Kong-based conglomerate CK Hutchison launched international arbitration against Panama on 2026-08-20, seeking HK$11.7 billion (US$1.5 billion) in damages for the government's takeover of two ports at the Panama Canal. Combined claims from the company and a subsidiary exceed HK$27.3 billion.
Hong Kong conglomerate CK Hutchison commenced international arbitration against Panama on August 20, 2026, seeking over $1.5 billion in damages for the loss of investments in two strategic ports, Balboa and Cristóbal, allegedly seized by the Panamanian government.