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Port of Gothenburg Unveils New 144,000 Square Meter Terminal

The Port of Gothenburg has officially opened a new port terminal, "Arendal 2," covering an area of 144,000 square meters.

Attack on Vessel in Red Sea: Tanker Struck by Projectiles

On September 2nd, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported an attack on a merchant vessel, a crude oil tanker.

Shipspotter Claims Russian-Linked Ships Obscuring Identities

Ships linked to Russia have been engaging in crude attempts to obscure their identities, in direct violation of IMO regulations.

Namibia Blocks Ship from Docking Due to Explosive Cargo

The Namibian government has denied the ship MV Kathrin permission to dock at Walvis Bay Port, the nation’s largest commercial port.

Safetrans Line Sells Entire Fleet to MSC Amid Strategic Shift

Safetrans Line, a China-based liner operator with a focus on Russia, has sold all of its container ships to the Mediterranean Shipping Company.

Viking Unveils Six New Exclusive Asian Itineraries for 2025

Viking has announced the launch of six new itineraries in Asia for 2025, featuring exclusive access to destinations in Japan and China.

Houthis Permit Salvage Operations for Damaged Sounion Tanker

Iran’s mission to the United Nations announced that Houthis in Yemen have agreed to allow salvage teams access to the severely damaged Sounion.

Indian Government Reaches Wage Agreement with Dockworkers

The Indian government has successfully finalized a wage agreement with dockworkers, bringing an end to nearly three years of negotiations.

Sounion Continues to Burn Threatening Massive Oil Spill

The oil tanker Sounion, which was targeted by Houthi rebels last week, remains engulfed in flames and is now leaking oil, as per the US Pentagon.

Oil Tanker Continues to Burn Days After Houthi Red Sea Attack

The Sounion, a Suezmax tanker built in 2006, marks the third vessel from Greece's Delta Tankers to be targeted by the Houthis this month.

Royal Caribbean Group Expands Icon Class Fleet with Order

Royal Caribbean announces signing of agreement with shipbuilder Meyer Turku to construct fourth Icon Class vessel, set for delivery in 2027.

PortMiami Set to Activate Shore Power at Five Cruise Berths

PortMiami is soon to have five berths equipped to provide shore power for cruise ships, thanks to a project completed in just under three years.

Cartagena to Rejoin Royal Caribbean as a Homeport in 2025

Cartagena is to again become one of Royal Caribbean's key homeports, as part of a winter schedule for Latin America and the Southern Caribbean.

Explora Journeys to Feature at 37th America’s Cup Race Village

Explora Journeys has announced its participation in the Official Race Village of the Louis Vuitton 37th America’s Cup, set to take place in Barcelona.

Damaged Tanker Poses Environmental Threat After Houthi Attack

The Sounion, severely damaged and abandoned after Houthi attacks on Wednesday, is carrying a cargo of oil four times more than the Exxon Valdez.

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