Australia Introduces New Wheat Port Code from October 1
Costa Cruises Becomes Main Sponsor of Virtus Bologna
Dali Casualty Becomes Largest Loss in P&I Market History
13 Passengers Charged After Mass Brawl on Costa Smeralda VIDEO
Turkish Authorities Seize 350kg of Cocaine from Bulk Carrier
Six Cruise Ships Change Hands During September 2026
Oil Leak from MSC Renaissance III Disrupts Antwerp Traffic
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
Hapag-Lloyd and DP World Sign Long-Term Africa Terminal Deal
Hapag-Lloyd enters into long-term agreement with DP World covering terminal capacity and port infrastructure in five African markets.
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.
Accidents
Norwegian Jade Helps Fight Major Fire at Alaska Cruise Terminal
A major fire erupted at the recently constructed Chugach Glacier Gateway Cruise Terminal in Whittier, Alaska, on Monday, September 14.
Disney Wonder Crew Member Injured, Airlifted off Canadian Coast
Injured crew member aboard Disney Wonder evacuated by helicopter during rescue operation off the coast of British Columbia, Canada.
Norwegian Prima Hot Tubs Closed After Legionnaires’ Cases
NCLH temporarily closes hot tubs and heated whirlpools aboard Norwegian Prima while investigation takes place into Legionnaires’ disease,
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.
Cruise Industry
Costa Crew Health Program Named Finalist for Welfare Award
Costa health initiative selected as finalist for the Health and Wellbeing at Sea Award at the 2026 Crew Connect Global Awards.
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.