Central America (panama canal company)

The Panama Canal Company was a U.S.-controlled organization responsible for operating the Panama Canal, a vital waterway connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. Established in 1914 after the canal’s completion, it managed the canal's maintenance, security, and logistics, ensuring smooth transit for global maritime trade. The company functioned as a government agency, with U.S. personnel overseeing operations until the canal was handed over to Panama in 1999. Today, the canal remains a crucial shipping route, significantly reducing travel time for ships crossing between the two oceans.