Royal Caribbean Doubles Q1 Profit with Higher Yields, Cuts

Royal Caribbean report strong results for Q1 posting net earnings of $730M; nearly double the $360M recorded during the same period in 2024.

CMA CGM Registers First Indian-Flagged Ship in Milestone

CMA CGM has marked a milestone with the arrival of its first Indian-flagged boxship, making it the first major foreign shipping company to do so.

Cunard Launches Month-Long Bonus for Travel Advisors

In honor of Travel Advisor Appreciation Day on May 7, Cunard is turning the celebration into a month-long event with its Four Queens Bonus promotion

Dutch Scale Back Offshore Wind to Support Fishing Sector

Netherlands has scaled down its offshore wind ambitions and eliminated a planned wind development area to better accommodate its fishing industry

RCL Expands Fleet with Four New Containership Orders

Thailand’s Regional Carrier Lines (RCL) is set to expand its fleet by ordering four new container ships from Chinese shipyards.

CMA CGM's CEVA Logistics to Acquire Turkish Firm Borusan Tedarik

CEVA Logistics, part of the French shipping giant CMA CGM, has announced plans to acquire a Turkish logistics company, for $440 million.

Trump Calls for Free U.S. Access to Panama, Suez Canals

U.S. President Trump has called for American ships, both military and commercial, to be granted free passage through the Panama and Suez Canals

Mitsui OSK Lines to Open Strategic Office in Washington

Reflecting a shifting global landscape, Japan’s Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL), has announced plans to establish a new office in Washington, DC.

HSBC: China Shipyards Remain Strong Despite U.S. Shift

Non-Chinese shipowners can breathe easier thanks to HSBC stating their belief that Chinese shipyards are retaining their competitive edge.

Iran Seizes Two Ships for Smuggling Subsidized Diesel

The IRGC has detained two vessels, the Salama and the Sea Ranger, accusing them of smuggling large quantities of subsidized fuel out of Iran.

Geoquip Marine Wins Survey Work for Waterekke Wind Farm

Google Signs First Offshore Wind Deal in Asia Pacific

Google enters into its first offshore wind power purchase agreement in the Asia Pacific region, marking a step in its renewable energy strategy.

Carnival Names Janet Wygert Head of Sales & Trade Marketing

Carnival has appointed Janet Wygert as its new senior VP of sales and trade marketing, stepping into the role following Adolfo Perez's retirement

U.S. Halts Construction of Empire Wind Project in NY

U.S. Secretary of the Interior and chair of the National Energy Dominance Council orders immediate stop to all work on Equinor’s Empire Wind 1.

U.S. Targets Iran Oil Trade, Warns Shipping on Risks

The United States has introduced a new wave of sanctions targeting Iran’s oil sector, issuing a strong warning to the global shipping industry.