Holland America & Carnival Rebrand Half Moon Cay as RelaxAway
Holland America Line and Carnival Cruise Line announce that Half Moon Cay will be rebranded as RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay as part of some upgrades.
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Greek Shipbrokers Intermodal, Golden Destiny Merge Operations
Intermodal and Golden Destiny, two Greek shipbroking firms, have officially merged - another step in the consolidation trend within shipbroking.
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Tanker Runs Aground in Taiwan Amid Severe Weather Conditions
On December 7th, a products tanker named Liquid Gem ran aground off the coast of Taiwan due to extreme weather conditions.
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Shipping Industry on Alert as China Stages Drills Near Taiwan
Merchant ships navigating one of the world’s busiest routes have been urged to be vigilant as China conducts military exercises near Taiwan.
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US Regulators Delay Launch of New Asian Shipping Alliance
Plans for the Premier Alliance, a new shipping consortium in Asia, have been delayed after intervention from the U.S. Federal Maritime Commission
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Greece & Mexico to Introduce Cruise Passenger Taxes in 2025
Starting in 2025, both Greece and Mexico will implement new taxes on cruise passengers as part of their efforts to address overtourism.
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Celebrity Cruises Debuts Homeporting at Port Canaveral
Celebrity Cruises has kicked off its first-ever homeporting season at Port Canaveral with the arrival of the Celebrity Equinox.
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Global Trade Set to Reach Record $33 Trillion in 2024
Global trade is projected to achieve a historic high of $33 trillion in 2024, as per a report from UNCTAD, the trade body of the United Nations.
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Cunard Celebrates Record-Breaking Bookings in 2024
Following the launch of the Queen Anne, Cunard has achieved a milestone in 2024, reporting its highest-ever bookings for the year.
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India to Mandate CCTV Installation on Ships by October 2025
India has announced a new requirement for all ships visiting its ports: the mandatory installation of CCTV systems by October 2025.
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Norwegian Cruise Line Announces 2025-26 Tampa Itineraries
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has announced the redeployment of Norwegian Dawn and Norwegian Star to Tampa for the 2025-26 winter season.
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Houthi Rebels Launch Attacks on US Supply Ships in Red Sea
On December 1st, Houthi rebels targeted several vessels traversing the Red Sea, focusing their assault on US supply ships.
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Brazil Launches $3 Billion Port Privatization Initiative
The Brazilian government has unveiled a plan to privatize its port sector, aiming to attract approximately $3 billion in private investments.
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Cargo Ship Sofia Ablaze After Explosion Off Swedish Coast
A fire broke out on the Swedish general cargo ship Sofia following an explosion on November 28th, prompting the crew to abandon the vessel.
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Turks and Caicos Cruise Visitors Surpass One Million in 2024
The Turks and Caicos Islands have announced that over one million cruise passengers visited the islands in the first 10 months of 2024.
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