Striking Balboa Port workers returned to their jobs at 10.30 pm on Monday. July 29 after the signing of an agreement by  Hutchison Ports PPC and the Industrial Union of Water and Allied Transport Workers of Panama (SITRAVAAP). The work stoppage began July 17.

 A company statement said that they reached an agreement thanks to the mediation and support of the Ministry of Labor and Labor Development.

" To our clients, whose confidence is the engine to keep us motivated and challenged to improve our services and make our organization excellent, thank you very much for your support during the last days," said the company release.