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AD Ports Expands in Egypt With New Stake in ALCN

AD Ports Group acquires the Saudi Egyptian Investment Company’s (SEIC) entire 19.3% share in Alexandria Container & Cargo Handling Company.

PromoAção Launch New Season of Themed Cruises for 2025, 2026

PromoAção Eventos held a press conference onboard MSC Preziosa on Sunday to introduce its lineup of themed cruises for the 2025 to 2026 season.

Carnival Adjusts 2027 and 2028 Plans for Sunshine and Spirit

Carnival updates its deployment strategy for 2027 and 2028, announcing that Carnival Sunshine will be based in Galveston instead of Spirit.

Loose Wire Fault Linked to Dali Bridge Strike and Collapse

Reports state a single loose wire aboard the Dali triggered electrical failure that caused the vessel to hit Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge

Samsung Expands Longstanding Partnership with Royal Caribbean

Samsung Electronics has delivered more than 6,000 televisions and digital displays to Royal Caribbean International’s ship, Star of the Seas.

Carnival Magic Expands Premium Dining Options for Guests

Carnival Cruise Line is broadening its range of premium dining menus for guests sailing on the Carnival Magic as part of their SEA program.

Cost to Rebuild Baltimore’s Key Bridge Rises Above $5.2bn

Projected cost to reconstruct Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge climbs beyond estimates, with officials indicating it could surpass $5.2bn.

Virgin Voyages Rolls Out Black Friday Deals for 2025

Virgin has unveiled its Black Friday promotions, giving travelers the opportunity to book one and receive the second at 80% off through December 4

Carnival Luminosa Treats Hospital Staff to Spa Day at Sea

Carnival announced that 10 nurses and healthcare workers from Queensland Children’s Hospital were invited aboard the Carnival Luminosa for a spa day

Aurora Expeditions Reveals Antarctica Program for 2027–28

Aurora Expeditions announces its 2027–28 Antarctica program featuring 34 voyages across its fleet covering the Antarctic Peninsula and Patagonia

Man Rescued After Falling Between Ship and Dock in Nassau

A man was rescued from the water on Sunday after accidentally falling between the cruise ship Norwegian Encore and the dock at Nassau Cruise Port

Royal Caribbean Plans Return to Baltimore in 2027

Royal Caribbean International has confirmed that it will resume operations from Baltimore in 2027, according to a recent company press release.

Carnival Supports Jamaica’s Recovery After Hurricane Melissa

Along with providing donations and relief supplies Carnival Cruises is returning its ships to ports that are already prepared to receive visitors

UK Imposes New Sanctions on Russian LNG Exports

UK government unveils broad package of maritime sanctions aimed at restricting Russia’s LNG exports, marking another significant hit to Moscow.

Hai An Expands Fleet with Order for 7,100 TEU Ships

Vietnam’s Hai An Transport and Stevedoring has intensified its fleet growth strategy by placing an order for its largest containerships so far.

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