APM Terminals Ready to Step In at Panama Canal Ports
Emerald Opens Bookings for 2026-27 Mekong Season
India Launches $1.2bn Plan to Boost Container Production
Princess Cruises Announces 2% Pay Raise for Crew in 2026
Victoria to Launch Australia’s First Offshore Wind Auction
Celebrity River Cruises Orders 10 Ships to Grow Fleet
Stonepeak and CMA CGM Form $10bn Global Terminal Venture
Shipping
FMC Fines MSC $22.67m for Shipping Act Violations
The Federal Maritime Commission, the US shipping regulator, issues $22.67 million fine to MSC for three violations of the country’s Shipping Act.
Galveston LNG Partners With TOTE on Jones Act Bunker Fleet
Texas's Galveston LNG Bunker Port enters into partnership with TOTE Services to develop, operate fleet of Jones Act-compliant LNG bunkering vessels
ICS Releases New Flag State Table Highlighting Weak Registers
The ICS issues its latest annual flag state performance table, offering the industry a clearer picture of which registries may pose higher risks.
Evergreen Orders 23 New Container Ships Worth $1.47bn
Taiwanese liner operator Evergreen is continuing its fleet expansion strategy with new orders for 23 container ships valued up to $1.47 billion.
Ports
Kai Tak Cruise Terminal Marks Milestones Entering 2026
Kai Tak Cruise Terminal reports achievements as it enters 13th year of operations including that during 2025 it hosted seven inaugural cruise calls.
Valletta Cruise Port Sees Strong Passenger Growth in 2025
Valletta Cruise Port on the island of Malta recorded continued increases in both cruise traffic and passenger volumes throughout the 2025 season.
Wan Hai Acquires Osaka Terminal to Expand Japan Presence
aiwanese container carrier Wan Hai Lines is increasing its footprint in Japan’s port infrastructure with the purchase of Terminal C9 at Osaka Port.
Port NOLA Surpasses One Million Cruise Passengers in 2025
The Port of New Orleans reported 1,067,407 cruise passenger movements in calendar year 2025, according to a PR issued by the port authority.
Accidents
Spanish Police Dismantle Major Maritime Cocaine Network
Spanish police have dismantled a large-scale maritime drug smuggling operation following a year-long investigation, leading to more than 100 arrests.
Seven Seas Voyager Reports Limited Illness During Voyage
Regent Seven Seas Cruises’ Seven Seas Voyager has recorded a small number of illness cases during its 14-day round-trip sailing from Cape Town.
Eikborg Loses Rudder After Grounding Near Portuguese Port
Dutch-flagged general cargo ship Eikborg suffers loss of rudder control following a brief grounding while departing the port of Figueira da Foz.
Container Fire Destroys Cargo at Karachi Port Terminal
A significant fire erupted among stacked containers at the Karachi International Container Terminal at Karachi Port in Pakistan on January 16th.
Cruise Industry
Aurora Sails P&O’s 75-Night Epic South America Voyage
Sailing on a round trip, the Aurora departed Southampton, England earlier this month to begin P&O Cruises’ “Epic South America Journey.”
Royal Caribbean Orders New Discovery Class Ships in France
Royal Caribbean Group announces agreements with Chantiers de l’Atlantique in France, securing construction of its upcoming Discovery Class ships.
Diamond Princess Adds Makoto Ocean and Crown Grill
Princess Cruises has introduced two new specialty dining venues aboard the Diamond Princess, the company announced in a recent press release.
Celestyal Installs In-Cabin Tablets Across Journey Fleetwide
Celestyal installs tablets in all staterooms aboard Celestyal Journey, marking the first time a line has introduced SuitePad devices in all cabins
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