Grupo Unidos por el Canal

Grupo Unidos por el Canal (GUPC) is a consortium formed by companies including Sacyr (Spain), Webuild (Italy), and Jan De Nul (Belgium), primarily known for its role in the construction of the third set of locks for the Panama Canal. The consortium is currently embroiled in a protracted legal battle with the Panama Canal Authority over various claims related to construction costs and contractual disputes, with a significant arbitration case seeking nearly $4 billion in compensation still pending.