Eve Church

Eve is part of the team at Maritime Bell and she works hard to bring you the latest, most up-to-date maritime industry news, including on topics such as commercial shipping, cruise ships, offshore oil and gas, regional shipping industry news, corporate maritime news and more.

Shanghai About to Be First to Handle 50m TEU in a Year?

Shanghai has established an unparalleled lead of 10 million TEUs over its closest competitor in the rankings of the world’s top 30 container ports

$53M Renovation Budget for Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal

Galveston Wharves has been awarded the 2024 Landmark Award by the Houston Business Journal for its $53M renovation & expansion of Cruise Terminal 25

2023 Saw Record Passenger Numbers, Reports Cruise Industry

The global cruise industry achieved a record number of passengers in 2023, marking a significant recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic downturn.

Helsinki Port Traffic Disrupted Due to Political Strikes

Political strikes this spring disrupted container traffic at the Port of Helsinki for some four weeks, prompting operators & traders to switch to trucks

Last Seasonal Stop in Santorini for Sun Princess

The Sun Princess, one of the world's largest cruise ships operated by Princess Cruises, made its final seasonal stop in Santorini yesterday.

Busan New Port Adds seventh Container Terminal

Busan New Port in South Korea has inaugurated its seventh container terminal, enhancing its cargo handling capacity.

Singapore Beats Off Competition to Remain Shipping Hub King

Singapore is again been named the world's premier maritime hub, topping multiple global rankings, the latest being revealed during Singapore Maritime Week.

Three Stranded Fisherman Rescued from Remote Pacific Atoll

Three fishermen who were stranded for over a week on a remote Micronesian atoll are safe, following a rescue op by the U.S. Coast Guard & Navy.

Key Crew Interviewed in Wake of Baltimore Bridge Crash

Jennifer Homendy, Chair of the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board, reported interviews with key crew involved in the Baltimore bridge crash are underway.

Bodies of All Fishing Trawler Crew Recovered After Collision

The crew of a Chinese fishing trawler, consisting of eight individuals, tragically lost their lives following a collision with a container ship.

India-Arabian Gulf Reefer Surcharge Implemented by Hapag-Lloyd

Hapag-Lloyd has introduced a Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) applicable to cargo being transported from India to various ports in the Arabian Gulf.

Juneau & Cruise Industry Reach Passenger Numbers Agreement

Juneau, Alaska has reached a preliminary agreement with the cruise industry to regulate the influx of cruise ship passengers.

Scan Baltic Feeder Service Upgraded by ONE

ONE is set to upgrade its Scan Baltic Feeder Services with the implementation of a new service structure in the Scandinavia and Baltic regions.

Prices of Handy Bulkers Remain Constant

Transaction activity in the dry bulk sector shows signs of slowing, mirroring the decline of the Baltic Dry Index, which has seen a reduction since mid March.

Wallenius Wilhelmsen Signs $1B Contract in Premium Car Sector

Wallenius Wilhelmsen, the leading operator of RoRo vessels globally, has entered into a substantial multi-year agreement with a top-tier company.

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