Firefighters Plan Training Cruise Aboard Freedom of the Seas
Flexport Defeats Peloton’s $33.7M Claim Over Shipping Fees
Cordelia Sky Unveils Mumbai Cruises and Onboard Highlights
25 Dead After Fire on Bulk Carrier at Qingdao Shipyard
Costa Fortuna Sets Sail on Final Cruise for Costa Cruises
Oceania Cruises Plans First Fully Gluten-Free Voyage
Five Dead and 87 Missing After Ferry Fire in Philippines
Shipping
Japan Engine Completes World-First Hydrogen Marine Engine
Japan Engine Corporation completes what it says is world’s first hydrogen-powered main engine designed for a large commercial vessel.
Panama Canal Water Crisis Forces New Shipping Route Changes
Deteriorating Panama Canal water situation begins to affect port calls, cargo routes and terminal planning throughout the Americas.
Hapag-Lloyd Revises $4.2bn ZIM Deal Amid Israeli Concerns
Hapag-Lloyd and Israeli private equity group FIMI are restructuring their proposed $4.2 billion acquisition of ZIM.
Oil Tanker Strikes Sungai Johor Bridge in Malaysia
The oil products tanker SMF Ixora collided with Malaysia’s Sungai Johor Bridge on September 2, 2026.
Ports
Port of Baltimore Opens New Grain Transloading Facility
The Port of Baltimore in the US has launched a new on-dock grain transloading facility at its Seagirt container terminal.
US Plans $15m Digital Upgrade for Sri Lanka’s Colombo Port
The US is preparing a $15 million assistance package to improve digital infrastructure at the Port of Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Songkhla Port Receives First Ship-to-Shore Container Cranes
Thailand’s Port of Songkhla has taken delivery of its first ship-to-shore container cranes as part of an expansion program.
South Korea Approves Merger of Four Major Port Authorities
South Korea has officially approved plans to combine its four main port authorities into a single national body.
Accidents
Accident Aboard Sun Princess Results in Death of Minnesota Pastor
Minnesota pastor Stephen Junker has died after sustaining a serious spinal cord injury in a swimming pool aboard the Sun Princess.
AIDAperla Strikes Quay After Breaking Moorings in France
A call at Le Havre in France took an turn on September 8 when AIDAperla broke free from its moorings and collided with a quay wall.
Passenger Dies Aboard Seven Seas Voyager During Donegal, Ireland Visit
A passenger died aboard Regent Seven Seas Cruises’ Seven Seas Voyager while the cruise ship was visiting Ireland on August 28.
Three Legionnaires’ Disease Cases Linked to Norwegian Prima
NCLH cooperate with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention after three guests Norwegian Prima guest diagnosed with Legionnaires’ disease.
Cruise Industry
Norwegian Sky Ends Career with Norwegian Cruise Line – and No Shops
Norwegian Sky is completing its final cruise for Norwegian Cruise Line today, September 9, 2026.
Frank Del Rio’s $8m Lawsuit Against NCLH Dismissed
Frank Del Rio’s lawsuit against Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings and four former directors has been dismissed.
Victoria, BC Expects 14 Cruise Ships and 46,000 Passengers
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada is preparing to welcome 14 cruise ships to Ogden Point between September 7 and September 13.
TUI Launches New Mein Schiff Sales Campaign with Robbie Williams
TUI launches sales campaign for Mein Schiff as the cruise line enters the final stage of its early booking promotion for summer 2027.