Corporate News

MSC Opens New North American Cruise Headquarters in Miami

MSC Cruise Division marked a milestone on Monday with the official opening of its new North American Cruise Division headquarters in downtown Miami.

Downtown Miami under a cloudy sky

Princess Cruises Creates Guest Operations Group

Princess Cruises is reorganizing shoreside leadership and introducing a new department aimed at strengthening oversight of the guest experience.

The bow of a Princess cruise ship showing the Princess logo

Western Bulk Launches Lumber and Projects Team in Bergen

Norwegian dry bulk operator Western Bulk has announced the establishment of a new lumber and projects team based in the city of Bergen.

The harbor in Bergen, Norway showing small craft, a cruise ship and a naval ship

Developers Study New Cruise Port Near Sunshine Skyway Bridge, Florida

SSA Marine and Slip Knott LLC are evaluating plans to develop a new cruise port near the Sunshine Skyway Bridge in Manatee County, Florida.

The Sunshine Skyway Bridge in Florida, USA

Ex P&O HR Manager Seeks £9.7m After Britannia Fall

A former senior HR manager at P&O Cruises is seeking millions in compensation, alleging that a fall onboard the Britannia left her unable to work

The P&O cruise ship Britannia in a port

$2.7bn Investment by MSC to Expand Libya’s Misrata Port

A Qatari investment fund has reached a $2.7 billion agreement with the ports division of MSC to develop and expand Libya’s Port of Misrata.

MSC shipping containers in a port

UK Secures Record Offshore Wind Capacity in AR7 Auction

The UK has delivered an unprecedented boost to its offshore wind industry following the outcome of its latest renewable energy auction.

An offshore windfarm

Ryan Calkins Takes Over as Port of Seattle President

Port of Seattle Commissioner Ryan Calkins is now commission president for 2026 while Commissioner Fred Felleman has been appointed vice president

The Port of Seattle with the city in the background

TUI Cruises Appoints First Female Captain in Mein Schiff Fleet

TUI Cruises has appointed Kira Schikorr as the first female captain in the Mein Schiff fleet, placing her at the helm of the Mein Schiff 6.

The Nein Schiff 6 cruise ship at sea

Nordic Hamburg Orders Three New Heavylift Ships at Wuhu

Shipowner Nordic Hamburg has taken steps to expand its heavylift fleet by ordering three 13,300 dwt multipurpose vessels at China’s Wuhu Shipyard

A Chinese shipbuilding yard

Asia’s Top Container Ports Hold Rankings Heading Into 2026

The global container port rankings remain unchanged as we head into 2026, with Asia’s three leading hubs all reporting higher volumes in 2025.

A container ship in the Port of Shanghai

Former UK MP Virginia Crosbie Named Managing Director of NEMO

Former member of the UK parliament, Virginia Crosbie has been appointed managing director of the Nuclear Energy Maritime Organization (NEMO).

Aerial view of the Houses of Parliament in London, England

AIDA Partners With Orlando Magic to Expand Sports Reach

AIDA is broadening its international sports presence through a new partnership with the National Basketball Association's (NBA) Orlando Magic.

The AIDA logo on a cruise ship's funnel

Hanseatic Global Terminals Takes Full Control of Florida Terminal

Hapag-Lloyd’s terminals and infrastructure arm, Hanseatic Global Terminals reaches agreement with shipping and logistics group Grupo Empresas Navieras

A Hapag-Lloyd shipping container in a terminal

Groundbreaking Set for PortMiami’s New Cruise Terminal G

Groundbreaking ceremony for Cruise Terminal G at PortMiami, serving Royal Caribbean, Celebrity Cruises and Silversea took place on Thursday.

Miami Cruise Port as seen from the deck of a ship

US Withdraws From 66 Global Bodies Including Maritime Groups

The Trump administration announced yesterday that the United States is withdrawing from 66 organizations, including UNCTAD and UN Oceans.

The White House, Washington, USA

Holland America Sees Strong Growth in Europe Cruise Demand

Holland America reports a significant increase in interest for its European cruises with bookings for the 2026 season rising by more than a third

The Holland America Noordam cruise ship at sea

MSC Steps Up Secondhand Ship Buying to Expand Fleet

MSC completes another active period in the secondhand container ship market, highlighting the liner operator’s ongoing efforts to grow its fleet.

An MSC container ship at sea

Adora Launches Chinese Cultural Documentary Series at Sea

Adora Cruises has introduced a new onboard video documentary series about China across its ships Adora Magic City and Adora Mediterranea.

Two Chinese jade lion sculptures

Aqmaris Orders Four Ultramax Bulkers at Wuhu Shipyard

Turkish shipping newcomer Aqmaris has finalized a contract with China’s Wuhu Shipyard for the construction of four ultramax bulk carriers.

A shipbuilding yard in China