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Volendam Departs Fort Lauderdale on Grand World Voyage

The Volendam departed Fort Lauderdale on January 4th, 2026, marking the start of Holland America Line’s Grand World Voyage as a roundtrip.

Celebrity Solstice Enters Singapore Drydock for Major Refit

Celebrity Cruises’ vessel Celebrity Solstice has entered drydock in Singapore to begin a significant refurbishment and modernization program.

MSC Cancels February MSC Poesia Sailing From Southampton

MSC Cruises has canceled a voyage aboard the MSC Poesia that was scheduled to depart from Southampton, England on February 13th, 2026.

$2.7bn Investment by MSC to Expand Libya’s Misrata Port

A Qatari investment fund has reached a $2.7 billion agreement with the ports division of MSC to develop and expand Libya’s Port of Misrata.

Greek Ro-Ro Talos Grounds in Naxos, Later Reaches Piraeus

A Greece-flagged ro-ro cargo ship named the Talos ran aground on a sandy shoal in the Vintzi sea area at the port of Naxos on January 17th.

Maersk Begins Gradual Return to Suez on MECL Route

Danish shipping group Maersk has taken its first step toward resuming Red Sea transits by rerouting its MECL service through the Suez Canal.

Nordic Hamburg Orders Three New Heavylift Ships at Wuhu

Shipowner Nordic Hamburg has taken steps to expand its heavylift fleet by ordering three 13,300 dwt multipurpose vessels at China’s Wuhu Shipyard

Royal Caribbean Extends Labadee Suspension Through 2026

Royal Caribbean has prolonged its suspension of visits to Labadee, its private destination in Haiti, cancelling all scheduled calls through 2026.

Luminara Makes Maiden Call to New Asia Homeport, Hong Kong

The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) announced that the luxury yacht Luminara made its first-ever visit to Hong Kong on January 13, 2026.

AIDA Partners With Orlando Magic to Expand Sports Reach

AIDA is broadening its international sports presence through a new partnership with the National Basketball Association's (NBA) Orlando Magic.

Hanseatic Global Terminals Takes Full Control of Florida Terminal

Hapag-Lloyd’s terminals and infrastructure arm, Hanseatic Global Terminals reaches agreement with shipping and logistics group Grupo Empresas Navieras