The court said its ruling followed “extensive deliberation” after a lawsuit brought by the Panama government that claimed audit irregularities. CK Hutchison has operated the Balboa and Cristobal ports at either end of the Panama Canal since 1997. Representatives for BlackRock and CK Hutchison did not immediately respond to requests for comment. Later, CK Hutchison announced that it was considering inviting another investor, from China, into the deal. The post Panama Court Strikes Down Hong Kong Firm’s Canal Contract appeared first on New York Times.