Norwegian Breakaway Returns to NYC Early Due to Winter Storm
Two Crew Still Missing After Bulk Carrier Sinks Near Hainan
MSC Orchestra Held Offshore as Marseille Protest Blocks Port
Carnival Expands Cheers! Zero Proof Package for 2026 Sailings
Costa Launches Valentine’s Day Cruise Sale With Cabin Deals
APM Terminals Ready to Step In at Panama Canal Ports
Emerald Opens Bookings for 2026-27 Mekong Season
Shipping
India Launches $1.2bn Plan to Boost Container Production
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announces initiative that includes ₹10,000 crore program to build domestic container manufacturing industry.
Stonepeak and CMA CGM Form $10bn Global Terminal Venture
US infrastructure investment firm Stonepeak enters into major joint venture agreement with CMA CGM in terminal deal valued at nearly $10 billion.
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
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
Princess Cruises Announces 2% Pay Raise for Crew in 2026
Princess Cruises has introduced a salary increase for eligible crew members, acknowledging their dedication and performance throughout 2025.
Celebrity River Cruises Orders 10 Ships to Grow Fleet
Celebrity River Cruises has announced plans for 10 new ships to bring its European river fleet to 20 vessels by 2031, according to the company.
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.
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