Maritime Bell Staff

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Major Shipping Firms Form Alliance to Fight Ocean Plastics

Several shipping companies have joined forces to launch a coalition focused on reducing plastic pollution and operational waste in the oceans.

Anthem of the Seas Begins First Winter Season in Australia

Royal Caribbean's cruise ship Anthem of the Seas has made its debut in Australia ahead of its first winter deployment in the South Pacific.

CMA CGM and AD Ports to Expand Khalifa Terminal Capacity

France’s CMA CGM Group and Abu Dhabi’s AD Ports have agreed to enlarge their container terminal at Khalifa Port less than a year after it opened.

Port of Quebec Marks Four Season Cruise Activity in 2025

The Port of Quebec announced in a press release that it hosted cruise ships across four seasons this year, from January 28 through November 2.

MSC Launches Major Relief Effort After Jamaica Hurricane

MSC begin a large scale relief initiative to assist the Jamaican Government’s humanitarian response after Hurricane Melissa struck on October 28.

Iranian Forces Detain Product Tanker Talara Near Qeshm

The Talara, a Marshall Islands flagged tanker seized by Iranian forces on Friday has been located in the Khuran Strait, north of Qeshm Island.

Leading Light Wind Project Canceled by Developers

Law firm representing developers of 2.4GW Leading Light Wind project informs New Jersey Board of Public Utilities the project will not proceed.

CMA CGM to Acquire 20% Stake in Hamburg Terminal

CMA CGM Group is to strengthen its European port network through the planned acquisition of a 20% stake in Eurogate Container Terminal Hamburg.

Hurtigruten Launches New Sami-Inspired Menu at Sea

Hurtigruten has unveiled a new Sami-inspired menu created by Culinary Ambassador Maret Ravdna Buljo, which is now being served across its fleet.

Hapag-Lloyd Advances Fleet Renewal with 22 New Ships

Hapag-Lloyd is pressing forward with a fleet renewal plan that will see the shipping giant invest in as many as 22 new ships under 5,000 teu.

Viva Cruises Expands Routes and Launches New Concepts

Viva Cruises continues to broaden its offerings beyond its sailings on the Moselle, Danube and Rhine Rivers, according to the CEO and co-founder.

Carnival Cruise Line Launches Partners in Paradise Program

Carnival introduces new initiative called Partners in Paradise, designed to give travel advisors an exclusive look at Carnival’s Celebration Key.

Asiatic Lloyd Orders Two More Boxships in China

Asiatic Lloyd has once again turned to its preferred builder, Dalian Shipbuilding in China, commissioning two conventionally fueled boxships.

Houthis Suspend Maritime Attacks and Lift Blockade

The Houthis have announced a suspension of their maritime attacks on Israel and lifted what they described as a naval blockade of Israeli ports.

Celebrity Cruises Reveals 2027-28 Winter Itineraries

Celebrity Cruises has unveiled its deployment plans for the winter 2027-28 season featuring voyages across the Caribbean, Asia and South America.

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