Elliott Takes Major Stake in Norwegian Cruise Line

Elliott Investment Management has built a stake of more than 10 percent in Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings and could seek changes at the company.

Royal Caribbean Group Names Christopher J Wiernicki to Board

Royal Caribbean has announced the appointment of former Chairman and CEO of the American Bureau of Shipping Christopher J. Wiernicki to its board.

Madagascar Flags Rise in Fraudulent Ship Registrations

Offshore Strike Suspended After Bilfinger Improves Offer

The UK’s largest offshore trade union confirms that planned 48-hour strike action involving more than 400 Bilfinger UK employees is on hold.

NCLH Orders Three New Cruise Ships From Fincantieri

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings has announced it has signed an agreement with Fincantieri covering the design and construction of three new ships.

ZIM Confirms $4.2bn Sale to Hapag-Lloyd

ZIM Integrated Shipping Services has detailed the terms of its agreed acquisition, confirming that shareholders will receive $35 per share in cash.

Cunard Expands 2026 Ship Visit Program for Agents

Cunard announces expanded schedule of ship visits and familiarization trips for travel agent partners in 2026, according to company press release

Hapag-Lloyd in Talks to Acquire Israeli Carrier ZIM

Hapag-Lloyd confirms it's holding advanced discussions to acquire outstanding shares of Israeli container line ZIM Integrated Shipping Services.

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.

UK Shipping Raises Concerns Over Maritime ETS Expansion

UK shipping sector intensifies opposition to government proposals to extend UK Emissions Trading Scheme to domestic maritime activity from July 1.

Celebrity Cruises Earns Forbes Five-Star Restaurant at Sea

Celebrity Cruises has made history as the first major cruise line to receive a Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star rating for a restaurant based at sea.

Regent Seven Seas Reports Record January Bookings

Regent Seven Seas Cruises has recently announced that January 2026 delivered the highest level of global bookings in the company’s history.

WiseTech and Hapag-Lloyd Test IoT for Container Visibility

Australian supply chain software provider WiseTech Global has entered into a partnership with Hapag-Lloyd to pilot the use of IoT technology.

TUI Cruise Unit Posts Record First Quarter Results

TUI’s cruise division reported its strongest-ever first quarter performance for 2026, with underlying EBIT rising 70.8 percent to €82.3 million.

China Retained Top Spot in Global Shipbuilding in 2025

China continued to lead the global shipbuilding industry in 2025, maintaining the largest market share across major metrics for the 16th year.