Madagascar Flags Rise in Fraudulent Ship Registrations
Adora Cruises Launches Spring Festival Voyages from Shanghai
Offshore Strike Suspended After Bilfinger Improves Offer
Alexander Orendt Appointed Captain of Mein Schiff 3
NCLH Orders Three New Cruise Ships From Fincantieri
ZIM Confirms $4.2bn Sale to Hapag-Lloyd
AIDA Cruises to Debut at Celebration Key in 2027 with AIDAluna
Shipping
Hapag-Lloyd in Talks to Acquire Israeli Carrier ZIM
Hapag-Lloyd confirms it's holding advanced discussions to acquire outstanding shares of Israeli container line ZIM Integrated Shipping Services.
UK Shipping Raises Concerns Over Maritime ETS Expansion
UK shipping sector intensifies opposition to government proposals to extend UK Emissions Trading Scheme to domestic maritime activity from July 1.
WiseTech and Hapag-Lloyd Test IoT for Container Visibility
Australian supply chain software provider WiseTech Global has entered into a partnership with Hapag-Lloyd to pilot the use of IoT technology.
China Retained Top Spot in Global Shipbuilding in 2025
China continued to lead the global shipbuilding industry in 2025, maintaining the largest market share across major metrics for the 16th year.
Ports
AD Ports Joins 30-Year Douala, Cameroon Bulk Terminal Deal
AD Ports Group has entered a 30-year concession agreement to develop and manage a new dry bulk terminal at the Port of Douala in Cameroon.
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd to Restart Red Sea Routing
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd are to return to Red Sea transits on one of their joint Gemini Cooperation services, taking a step back into the region.
MSC Orchestra Held Offshore as Marseille Protest Blocks Port
MSC Orchestra was unable to enter the French port of Marseille yesterday after protesting maritime workers blocked access to the harbor entrance.
APM Terminals Ready to Step In at Panama Canal Ports
Maersk-controlled APM Terminals has indicated that it may take on a temporary role in operating the Balboa and Cristobal terminal facilities.
Accidents
Man Arrested at Singapore Cruise Centre Over Drug Seizure
Authorities detain 27-year-old Indonesian at Singapore Cruise Centre after kilogram of suspected controlled substances was found in his luggage.
Crew Member Medically Evacuated From TUI Cruises Ship
Crew member aboard TUI vessel requires emergency medical evacuation shortly after the ship departed from Santa Cruz de Tenerife in the Canaries.
Repeat Offender Jailed for Robbing Cruise Visitor in Antigua
A man with a criminal background has been sentenced to prison following a robbery involving a British cruise passenger in St. John’s, Antigua.
Harbor Pilot Falls While Boarding Emerald Princess
A harbor transfer briefly escalated into an emergency on February 10 when a harbor pilot fell into the sea whilst boarding the Emerald Princess.
Cruise Industry
Europa 2 to Host Olympic-Linked Dance Performances
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises announces the Europa 2 will feature dance performances by choreographers associated with the Olympic and Paralympic Games.
P&O Cruises’ Ventura Enters Drydock Ahead of Caribbean Voyage
P&O's Ventura is currently in drydock at Damen Shipyard in Rotterdam, the Netherlands after concluding its schedule in Southampton on Feb 7th.
Cunard Expands 2026 Ship Visit Program for Agents
Cunard announces expanded schedule of ship visits and familiarization trips for travel agent partners in 2026, according to company press release
Ponant Opens Bookings for 62-Day Antarctica Voyage
Ponant Exploration has launched reservations for a 62-day circumnavigation of Antarctica aboard Le Commandant Charcot, scheduled for early 2028.
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