Kalmar and APM Terminals Partner on Terminal Automation
Kalmar and APM Terminals enter into partnership to advance the development and rollout of the Kalmar One automation platform.
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ICTSI Extends Manila Container Terminal Deal Until 2063
ICTSI awarded 25-year extension to concession for Manila International Container Terminal, allowing them to operate until May 2063.
Celebrity Cruises Raises Daily Gratuities Across All Cabins
Celebrity Cruises introduces higher automatic daily gratuities for all guests; revised charges came into effect immediately July 29, 2026.
CMA CGM and Stonepeak Launch Global Terminal Joint Venture
CMA CGM and Stonepeak finalize creation of United Ports, a venture that brings together nine container terminals across five countries.
MSC and ORCA Launch Whale Research Partnership in Alaska
COSCO Advances $1.1bn Tianjin Shipyard Expansion Project
COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry is pressing ahead with plans to develop an RMB8 billion ($1.1 billion) shipbuilding complex in Tianjin, China.
UK Supreme Court Backs Buyer Compensation in Ship Sale Case
UK Supreme Court rules buyers may claim loss-of-bargain damages under the Norwegian Saleform 2012 contract when seller's negligence delays delivery.
Chinese Shipyards Set New Record for First-Half Ship Orders
Chinese shipyards secure more shipbuilding orders in first six months of 2026 than in any previous full calendar year.
Port of Rotterdam Cargo Volumes Edge Higher in First Half
The Port of Rotterdam handled 212 million tonnes of cargo during the first six months of 2026, representing a 0.4% increase.
Royal Caribbean Expands Community Investment in Mahahual, Mexico
Royal Caribbean announces plan to build Mahahual K’iin Community Center, designed to benefit residents of Mahahual, Mexico.
DP World Port Botany Gates to Close During Industrial Action
DP World to temporarily close the gates at Port Botany for four hours on Friday as protected industrial action impacts landside operations.
Wärtsilä Signs Eight-Year LNG Service Deal with Carnival
Wärtsilä has signed an eight-year lifecycle agreement with Carnival Corporation covering four LNG-powered cruise ships.
MARAD and Long Beach to Explore Nuclear Power for Ships
The U.S. Maritime Administration is to sign landmark agreement with the Port of Long Beach to study the use of small modular reactors (SMRs).
Ex-Royal Caribbean Waiter Challenges Internet Misconduct Dismissal
Former waiter who served on Royal Caribbean's Utopia of the Seas is contesting dismissal after he was accused of unauthorized internet use
COSCO Shipping Bulk Orders Four Newcastlemax Bulk Carriers
COSCO Shipping Bulk has placed an order for four newcastlemax bulk carriers at CSSC Qingdao Beihai Shipbuilding.
MSC World Asia to Debut Largest Venchi Experience at Sea
MSC Cruises unveils what it describes as largest Venchi chocolate experience at sea, set to debut aboard MSC World Asia.
French Floating Wind O&M Contract Won by Principle Power
Floating offshore wind specialist Principle Power has secured the O&M support contract for the 30MW Éoliennes Flottantes du Golfe du Lion project.
Galveston Studies Fifth Cruise Terminal's Traffic Impact
Galveston Wharves Port Director and CEO announces the port is evaluating transportation and economic effects of proposed fifth cruise terminal.
Excellent Entertainment Celebrates 25 Years with Disney Cruise Line
Excellent Entertainment celebrates 25 years of working with Disney Cruise Line; a partnership that's recruited performers and technical specialists.
Norwegian Offshore Wage Deal Averts Strike on Key Assets
Norwegian labor unions representing employees on drilling rigs and floating production platforms have reached a wage agreement.