Victoria Container Terminal Begins Next Expansion Phase at Port of Melbourne
Homer Cruise Passenger Tax Revenue More Than Doubles
COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry Moves Toward Shanghai Listing
Sun Princess Crew Celebrates Princess Cup Victory
Stocks Fall to 52-Week Lows for Carnival and Norwegian
Suspected Pirates Board Greek-Managed Cargo Ship off Yemen
Firefighters Plan Training Cruise Aboard Freedom of the Seas
Shipping
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.
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.
Hapag-Lloyd Revises $4.2bn ZIM Deal Amid Israeli Concerns
Hapag-Lloyd and Israeli private equity group FIMI are restructuring their proposed $4.2 billion acquisition of ZIM.
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.
South Korea Approves Merger of Four Major Port Authorities
South Korea has officially approved plans to combine its four main port authorities into a single national body.
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
Cordelia Sky Unveils Mumbai Cruises and Onboard Highlights
Cordelia Cruises share details of itineraries and experiences when Cordelia Sky begins operating later this year.
Costa Fortuna Sets Sail on Final Cruise for Costa Cruises
Costa Fortuna is currently sailing on its final voyage for Costa Cruises, bringing the ship's 23-year career with the cruise line to an end.
Oceania Cruises Plans First Fully Gluten-Free Voyage
Oceania Cruises has revealed plans for what it says will be the cruise industry's first completely gluten-free ocean voyage.
Norwegian Sky Ends Career with Norwegian Cruise Line – and No Shops
Norwegian Sky is completing its final cruise for Norwegian Cruise Line today, September 9, 2026.