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.
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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
MARAD and Long Beach to Explore Nuclear Power for Ships
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.
PSA Invests in Major Deepwater Port Expansion in Vietnam
PSA Vietnam has entered into an agreement to invest in Lach Huyen Port Investment Joint Stock Company.
COSCO Orders 24 Bulk Carriers in $1.27 Billion Expansion
COSCO Shipping Development has placed orders for 24 new dry bulk vessels valued at RMB8.66 billion ($1.27 billion).
CMA CGM to Buy FedEx Supply Chain in $1.4 Billion Deal
CMA CGM Group has reached an agreement to acquire FedEx Supply Chain from FedEx in a transaction worth $1.4 billion.
TUI River Cruises Reveals Biggest-Ever Winter 2027 Season
TUI River Cruises has revealed its winter 2027 program, describing it as the largest winter season the cruise line has ever launched.
Mintra and MARINA Partner to Advance Filipino Seafarer Training
Maritime training and workforce management provider Mintra signa MOU with MARINA to strengthen digital learning and skills development.
Celebrity Cruises Wins Record 25 Wine Spectator Awards
Celebrity Cruises reaches milestone, earning 25 Wine Spectator Awards for 2026, the highest number the brand has received to date.
Siera Marine Wins Funding to Expand Australian Seafarer Training
Australia's Siera Marine Management secures funding through government’s Maritime Skills and Training Initiative to increase qualified seafarers.