Oil Leak from MSC Renaissance III Disrupts Antwerp Traffic
Norwegian Jade Helps Fight Major Fire at Alaska Cruise Terminal
Hapag-Lloyd and DP World Sign Long-Term Africa Terminal Deal
Disney Wonder Crew Member Injured, Airlifted off Canadian Coast
Norwegian Prima Hot Tubs Closed After Legionnaires’ Cases
Costa Crew Health Program Named Finalist for Welfare Award
Victoria Container Terminal Begins Next Expansion Phase at Port of Melbourne
Shipping
COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry Moves Toward Shanghai Listing
COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry has made its first official move toward securing an A-share listing on the Shanghai stock market.
Suspected Pirates Board Greek-Managed Cargo Ship off Yemen
A Greek-managed cargo vessel was boarded by suspected pirates off the coast of Yemen on Thursday.
Flexport Defeats Peloton’s $33.7M Claim Over Shipping Fees
Flexport successfully defends itself against $33.7 million Peloton claim with the FMC over detention, demurrage and storage charges.
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.
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.
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.
Accidents
25 Dead After Fire on Bulk Carrier at Qingdao Shipyard
Twenty-five people have died after fire broke out aboard the dry bulk carrier Ocean Melody while the vessel was undergoing repair.
Five Dead and 87 Missing After Ferry Fire in Philippines
Five people have been confirmed dead and 87 remain unaccounted for following a fire aboard a passenger ferry in the Philippines.
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.
Cruise Industry
Homer Cruise Passenger Tax Revenue More Than Doubles
Cruise activity in Homer generated $18,870 in state passenger tax distributions from the 2025 season, more than twice the previous year.
Sun Princess Crew Celebrates Princess Cup Victory
Crew aboard Sun Princess has achievement to celebrate after vessel receives the Princess Cup, a special Princess Cruises trophy.
Stocks Fall to 52-Week Lows for Carnival and Norwegian
Shares in two of the world’s largest cruise operators - Carnival Corporation and NCLH - dropped to 52-week lows on Thursday.
Firefighters Plan Training Cruise Aboard Freedom of the Seas
Two veteran firefighters organize five-night cruise with professional fire service training and family time aboard Freedom of the Seas.