AIDAstella Marks 13 Years as It Sails Toward Europe

AIDAstella, the newest vessel in AIDA Cruises’ Selection class, is celebrating its 13th anniversary today, Monday, March 16th. Happy birthday!

Africa Gains Momentum in Global Container Shipping

New figures from Container Trade Statistics for cargo loaded in January indicate one of the most important trends seen last year is continuing.

Suspicious Small Craft Activity Reported Near Gulf of Aden

On Tuesday February 17th, a merchant vessel reported an encounter with three small boats roughly 70 nautical miles southwest of Aden, Yemen.

Madagascar Flags Rise in Fraudulent Ship Registrations

AD Ports Joins 30-Year Douala, Cameroon Bulk Terminal Deal

AD Ports Group has entered a 30-year concession agreement to develop and manage a new dry bulk terminal at the Port of Douala in Cameroon.

Carnival Sunshine to Make Cruise Line’s First Africa Calls

Carnival Cruise Line is to include African destinations for the first time during its Mediterranean summer program 2027 on the Carnival Sunshine.

Seven Seas Voyager Reports Limited Illness During Voyage

Regent Seven Seas Cruises’ Seven Seas Voyager has recorded a small number of illness cases during its 14-day round-trip sailing from Cape Town.

Carnival Sunshine Reveals New Europe and Africa Sailings

Carnival announces 2027–28 deployment plans for Carnival Sunshine, featuring first-ever calls in Africa and additional European destinations.

$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.

Casablanca Cruise Port Opens Season With Silver Muse Call

Casablanca Cruise Port has officially launched its cruise season with the arrival of Silversea Cruises’ ship, Silver Muse on January 6th.

Suez Canal Traffic Still Depressed Despite End to Attacks

A BIMCO report shows that traffic through the Suez Canal remains significantly reduced more than three months after the most recent Houthi attack

Indian Crew Arrested After Cocaine Found on Bulk Carrier

Crew from bulk carrier Aruna Hulya were arrested at port of Lagos, Nigeria, after authorities discovered 31.5 kilograms of cocaine hidden onboard

Collision Between Nile Cruise Ships Leaves One Passenger Dead

A serious collision between two Nile River cruise vessels occurred on the evening of December 21, resulting in the death of one passenger.

Viridien Launches New Seismic Project for Angola Block 22

Viridien introduces multi-client seismic reimaging initiative focused on Angola’s offshore block 22 ahead of the country’s upcoming licensing round.

South Africa Refers Price-Fixing Case Against Major Lines

South Africa’s Competition Commission formally refers price-fixing case involving eight container carriers to the country’s Competition Tribunal