Royal Caribbean Unveils Expanded 2027-28 Itineraries
COSCO Orders 87 Ships in Record Chinese Deal
Brazil Clarifies Hiring Rules for Cruise Ship Crew
P&O Cruises Adds Five-Berth Cabins for Larger Families
AGL Energy Abandons Gippsland Skies Offshore Wind Project
Marella Voyager Introduces Umi Sushi Dining Experience
HD Hyundai Partners with Tamil Nadu for $2bn Shipyard
Shipping
Containers Lost Near Isle of Wight Cause Delays and Warnings
Sixteen shipping containers were lost from the cargo vessel Baltic Klipper near the Nab Tower lighthouse close to Bembridge, Isle of Wight, UK.
Hapag-Lloyd’s Bid for ZIM Faces Rising Pushback
Hapag-Lloyd is reportedly pursuing an acquisition of ZIM, Israel’s top container line, according to several media sources - and facing pushback.
South Africa Refers Price-Fixing Case Against Major Lines
South Africa’s Competition Commission formally refers price-fixing case involving eight container carriers to the country’s Competition Tribunal
IKEA Supply Becomes First Shipper to Join DCSA+ Initiative
IKEA Supply joins DCSA+, the Digital Container Shipping Association’s partnership program aimed at advancing digital standards across the sector.
Ports
Louis Dreyfus Joins AD Ports to Develop Bulk Facility in Karachi
Louis Dreyfus to partner with subsidiary of AD Ports Group to develop clean bulk handling and storage facility for agricultural goods at Karachi.
Stockholm Expects 157 Cruise Calls and 300,000 Guests in 2026
Ports of Stockholm has announced continued growth in cruise traffic, forecasting 157 ship calls and approximately 300,000 passengers for 2026.
Philadelphia Begins Work on New Cruise Terminal for NCL
The Port of Philadelphia has officially broken ground on the long-anticipated PhilaPort Cruise Terminal, a new homeport for Norwegian Cruise Line
Cargo Ship Strikes Pier While Entering Busan’s Gamcheon Port
A cargo ship allided with a pier while entering Busan’s Gamcheon Port on December 1. All crew were unharmed and no marine pollution was reported.
Accidents
Sailors Found Dead After Distress Call in Pirate-Prone Waters
Two discovered dead aboard their yacht after authorities responded to a distress signal sent on November 27th, off the coast of South Africa.
Search Underway for Missing U.S. Tourist in St. Martin
Authorities in St. Martin are appealing to the public for assistance after a U.S. tourist went missing during a shore excursion last week.
Fire Contained on Chiquita Voyager at Wilmington Port
A significant fire erupted aboard the Liberian flagged containership Chiquita Voyager at the Port of Wilmington, North Carolina on November 26th
Search Continues After Passenger Falls From Disney Wonder
An elderly Australian passenger, a male aged 73, is missing after going overboard from the Disney Wonder ship during a cruise to New Zealand.
Cruise Industry
MSC Cruises Unveils New Entertainment at Ocean Cay Island
MSC Cruises has announced an expanded roster of entertainment options coming to Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve, its exclusive Bahamian island.
Disney Treasure Marks First Year Sailing for the Line
Cruise ship, the Disney Treasure has wrapped up its first full year sailing for Disney Cruise Line, following its handover on October 24th, 2024.
Holland America Launches Second Annual Great HALiday Event
Holland America Line is marking the festive season with the return of its Great HALiday Giveaway, now in its 2nd year, according to an announcement.
AIDA Highlights Festive Experiences for 2025 Christmas Cruises
AIDA Cruises has unveiled what guests can expect from its 2025 Christmas sailings, offering a variety of seasonal experiences across the fleet.
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