Vancouver Marks One Million Biometric Cruise Passengers
Independence Day Cruise Sale Announced by Costa
Suez Canal Raises Transit Surcharges Across Key Sectors
Alaska Cruise Cut Short After Zaandam Propulsion Issue
TAG Heuer Hosts Monaco Grand Prix Event at Sea
Greek Police Arrest Man Over Suspected Cruise Ship Plot
Royal Caribbean's Grandeur of the Seas Kicks Off Latin America Season
Shipping
Retail Giant Lidl's Tailwind Registers First Ship Under German Flag
Tailwind Shipping Lines, the container shipping subsidiary of German retailer Lidl registers its first vessel under the German flag.
Panama Canal Cuts Draft Limit as Water Concerns Return
The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) has announced a lower maximum authorized draft for vessels passing through its neopanamax locks.
U.S. Coast Guard's New Digital Mariner Credential System
The U.S. Coast Guard to introduce a new digital platform designed to modernize the Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) application process.
ZIM Names New CEO Amid Hapag-Lloyd Takeover Bid
Israeli container carrier ZIM has named Chen Lichtenstein as its next president and CEO, choosing a leader from outside the shipping industry.
Ports
AD Ports Group Expands Into Brazil With CLI Deal
AD Ports Group has made its first move into South America with its biggest acquisition so far.
Worker Dies in Fatal Accident at Port of Hamburg
Worker loses life following an accident aboard a cargo ship at the Port of Hamburg on May 29 after being struck by a heavy object.
South Africa's Transnet Signs LNG Terminal Deal for Ngqura Port
South Africa’s Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has entered into a 25-year terminal operator agreement with Ukwanda LNG.
Live Ship Schedule launched by Port of San Diego
The Port of San Diego has introduced a new online schedule for cargo and cruise vessels known as PortControl.
Accidents
MSC Ship Damaged in Third Iraq Attack
MSC container ship suffered damage in what appears to be the third reported maritime attack off Iraq since the U.S.-Iran conflict began.
Dali Bridge Collapse Trial Delayed After Settlements
A federal judge has put on hold the highly anticipated civil trial concerning the collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge.
Cruise Excursion Bus in Corfu Traffic Accident
A shore excursion in Greece was disrupted this week after a bus carrying cruise passengers was involved in a road accident on Corfu.
115 Kg of Cocaine Seized From Ship Near Mundra Port
Indian authorities have seized 115 kilograms of cocaine from the container vessel Europe during a joint operation that also led to the arrest of three crew.
Cruise Industry
Norwegian Viva Moves to Miami for 2027-28, Puerto Rico Cancelled
NCLH to reposition Norwegian Viva to PortMiami for 2027-28 winter season, cancelling the ship’s previously scheduled cruises from Puerto Rico.
Carnival Wins Seattle Sustainability Awards
Carnival Corporation and Carnival Cruise Line receive Sustainable Century Awards from the Port of Seattle in recognition of their environmental initiatives.
Disney Cruises Wins 13th Vancouver Blue Circle Award
Disney Cruise Line receives Vancouver Fraser Port Authority’s 2025 Blue Circle Award, the 13th time they've been honored for environmental initiatives.
Carnival Unveils Plans for America’s 250th Anniversary
Carnival Cruise Line has revealed a wide-ranging lineup of events and celebrations to mark America’s 250th anniversary.