Protest at Port of Baltimore Over Seafarer Deportations
Carnival Enhances Loyalty Perks Ahead of 2026 Launch
WSC Launches AI Cargo Safety Program to Prevent Fires
Cruise Ship Pole Act Ends in Fall, Performer Unharmed VIDEO
True Crime Cruise Aboard Norwegian Joy Cancelled
Empty Containers Now 41% of Global Shipping Traffic
AIDA Cruises Launches 3D Tours of Crew-only Areas
Shipping
Greek Cargo Ship Niki Runs Aground Near Santa Flavia
A Greek-flagged cargo vessel named Niki ran aground on September 11th at Formica Rock, close to Porticello near Santa Flavia, Italy.
CMA CGM Rules Out Surcharges on New US Port Fees
CMA CGM, world’s third-largest container shipping line, assured clients it's prepared for the upcoming increase in US fees on Chinese-linked vessels
German Police Raid Cargo Ship Over Espionage Suspicions
German authorities have raided general cargo ship Scanlark while it was in the Kiel Canal, amid suspicions it may have been involved in espionage
Container Collapse at Long Beach Involves ZIM Ship
September 9, the Portugal-flagged containership Mississippi suffered a container stack collapse while docked at Pier G in the Port of Long Beach.
Ports
Port of Kiel Now Powers Seven Vessels Simultaneously
The Port of Kiel in Germany now provides shore power to seven ships at once making it the most extensive & advanced system of its kind in Europe.
Portland’s Terminal 6 Secured with New Operator
The US state of Oregon’s only container terminal, Portland’s Terminal 6, has been given a new lease of life with a fresh operator stepping in.
Long Beach Port Commits $102M to Zero-Emission Projects
Port of Long Beach approves $102 million investment aimed at advancing zero-emission operations, focusing on acquiring clean cargo-handling equipment
AIDA Expands Biofuel Use and Shore Power Connections
AIDA says during first half of 2025 it consumed over 3,300 tons of bio-LNG on the AIDAnova and completed more than 250 shore power connections.
Accidents
Crew Member Evacuated from MSC Magnifica off Sicily
A crew member from the MSC Magnifica was evacuated on Wednesday evening after what the ship’s medical team described as a likely heart attack.
Cruise Passenger Jumps Ship to Dodge Casino Debt
Most cruise passengers wait for the gangway to disembark but one man aboard Royal Caribbean’s Rhapsody of the Seas chose a far more dramatic exit
Spain Bans Military Cargo Shipments Bound for Israel
Spain has introduced a ban preventing ships and aircraft transporting weapons or military-grade fuel to Israel from accessing its ports or airspace
Cunard Alters Alaska Cruise Plan After Tracy Arm Landslide
Cunard has announced a change to the itinerary of the Queen Elizabeth after a landslide impacted the Tracy Arm Fjord in Alaska, USA.
Cruise Industry
Four Carnival Pride Crew Deported After U.S. Detention
One Indonesian and three Filipino seafarers from Carnival Pride were detained and later deported after the vessel docked at the Port of Baltimore
MSC Launches Aqua Initiative to Cut Plastic Bottles
MSC Cruises unveils new onboard drinking water filtration system as part of Aqua by MSC initiative to reduce single-use plastics across its fleet
Crew Feedback Makes Princess Cruises Revise Tattoo Policy
Princess Cruises has announced adjustments to its recently unveiled crew tattoo policy following concerns raised by employees across its fleet.
Heineken Names Natalia Kuldyaeva Global Duty Free Head
Heineken has appointed Natalia Kuldyaeva as its new Global Duty Free Manager, the company has confirmed in a recent press release.
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