Marella Voyager Introduces Umi Sushi Dining Experience

Marella Cruises unveils fourth specialty dining option aboard Marella Voyager, Umi Sushi, serving Japanese-influenced dishes, launching this month

HD Hyundai Partners with Tamil Nadu for $2bn Shipyard

Holland America Launches Second Annual Great HALiday Event

Holland America Line is marking the festive season with the return of its Great HALiday Giveaway, now in its 2nd year, according to an announcement.

Hapag-Lloyd’s Bid for ZIM Faces Rising Pushback

Hapag-Lloyd is reportedly pursuing an acquisition of ZIM, Israel’s top container line, according to several media sources - and facing pushback.

Louis Dreyfus Joins AD Ports to Develop Bulk Facility in Karachi

Louis Dreyfus to partner with subsidiary of AD Ports Group to develop clean bulk handling and storage facility for agricultural goods at Karachi.

Princess Cruises Announces Major Updates to Rooms Division Roles

Princess Cruises outlines series of significant changes to Rooms Division across its fleet, introducing new roles and performance-based incentives

Holland America Sets New Black Friday Booking Record in the US

Holland America Line surpassed its previous Black Friday weekend sales record in the United States, reporting 19 percent more bookings than 2023.

Bilfinger Offshore Workers Vote for Strike Over Pension Dispute

The UK offshore industry may face significant disruption after more than 400 Unite members employed by Bilfinger UK voted in favor of strike action

French Senate Approves New €15 Cruise Passenger Tax

The French Senate has passed a new measure that would introduce a nationwide tax on cruise operations, according to a report from Le Figaro.

Stockholm Expects 157 Cruise Calls and 300,000 Guests in 2026

Ports of Stockholm has announced continued growth in cruise traffic, forecasting 157 ship calls and approximately 300,000 passengers for 2026.

South Africa Refers Price-Fixing Case Against Major Lines

South Africa’s Competition Commission formally refers price-fixing case involving eight container carriers to the country’s Competition Tribunal

Philadelphia Begins Work on New Cruise Terminal for NCL

The Port of Philadelphia has officially broken ground on the long-anticipated PhilaPort Cruise Terminal, a new homeport for Norwegian Cruise Line

IKEA Supply Becomes First Shipper to Join DCSA+ Initiative

IKEA Supply joins DCSA+, the Digital Container Shipping Association’s partnership program aimed at advancing digital standards across the sector.

Oceania Sonata to Debut Two New Culinary Concepts at Sea

Oceania Cruises announces two new dining concepts that will launch aboard the Oceania Sonata, revealed during a press conference at ILTM Cannes.

Harbour Energy Plans Further Job Cuts Amid Tax Pressure