Seville Cruise Port Secures 25 Year Concession with GPH and OPM

Global Ports Holding Limited (GPH) and Ocean Platform Marinas (OPM) have been awarded a 25 year concession to operate Seville Cruise Port.

SIPG Elects Former Transport Chief Yu Fulin as New Chairman

Shanghai International Port Group (SIPG) has appointed former head of the Shanghai transport commission Yu Fulin as its new chairman.

Jamaica Reaches 300,000 Visitors as Tourism Rebounds Strongly

Jamaica Tourist Board announces country has surpassed 300,000 visitors following Hurricane Melissa, a milestone credited to nation’s recovery strategy.

Odfjell Launches First Green Deep Sea Corridor Brazil–Europe

Norwegian chemical tanker operator Odfjell has introduced the world’s first regular green corridor for deep sea shipping between Brazil and Europe

Atlantic Canada Marks Milestones in Strong 2025 Cruise Season

The ACCA reports a successful 2025 cruise season, highlighted by first time port visits, major achievements and cooperation across the region.

SSY to Acquire Grieg Shipbrokers in Major Expansion Move

United Kingdom based shipbroking group SSY has reached an agreement to acquire Grieg Shipbrokers, one of Scandinavia’s oldest brokerage firms.

MSC Orders New Frontier Class Ships from Meyer Werft

MSC Cruises has revealed an order for four next generation cruise ships, along with options for two additional vessels, from Meyer Werft.

Costa Highlights 2026 Strategy at Global Summit in Barcelona

Costa Cruises held the second edition of the Costa Global Summit in Barcelona, with more than 2,500 attendees including partners and travel advisors

Hapag-Lloyd Orders Methanol-Fueled Ships in Fleet Upgrade

Hapag-Lloyd has advanced its fleet modernization strategy by ordering eight dual-fuel methanol container ships from China’s CIMC Raffles.

PortMiami Sets New Single Day Passenger Record

Brazil Approves Major Expansion for Rio Brasil Terminal

Government gives green light to $175 million private investment aimed at expanding and modernizing Rio Brasil Terminal at Port of Rio de Janeiro.

Mystic Cruises Signs Newbuild Deal with Option for More Ships

China Merchants Shipbuilding Industry Corporation has confirmed it has finalized an agreement with Mystic Cruises to construct a new cruise ship.

NYK Orders New Car Carrier with Autonomous Tech Features

NYK Line has placed an order with Shinkai Toyohashi Shipbuilding for a new car carrier equipped with the latest digital marine DX technologies.

Norwegian Appoints Marc Kazlauskas as New Brand President

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings has announced that Marc Kazlauskas will become president of Norwegian Cruise Line as of January 19th, 2026.

CMA CGM Sets Goal of 1,000 Women at Sea by 2030

CMA CGM, the container shipping company, has increased its long-term targets and now plans to have 1,000 women serving at sea by the end of 2030.