3 Nov 2025

MSC Fleet Surpasses 7 Million TEU Milestone

MSC, world’s largest container shipping line, reaches another record-breaking milestone with data showing its fleet now exceeding 7 million TEU.

MSC Fleet Surpasses 7 Million TEU Milestone
3 Nov 2025

New Infrastructure Tax Impacts Iceland’s Cruise Industry

A number of cruise ships are reportedly steering clear of Icelandic ports following the introduction of a new infrastructure tax in 2025.

New Infrastructure Tax Impacts Iceland’s Cruise Industry
31 Oct 2025

India and Netherlands Sign MoU to Boost Maritime Ties

India and Netherlands sign an MoU and Letter of Intent aimed at strengthening maritime collaboration and developing a green digital sea corridor.

India and Netherlands Sign MoU to Boost Maritime Ties
30 Oct 2025

Carnival and Miami Heat Donate $1 Million for Jamaica Relief

Carnival, Miami Heat and Micky & Madeleine Arison Family Foundation donate $1 million to Direct Relief to support recovery from Hurricane Melissa.

Carnival and Miami Heat Donate $1 Million for Jamaica Relief
30 Oct 2025

COOEC Wins $800M PTTEP Contract for Thai Offshore Work

China Offshore Oil Engineering Co. secures major contract from Thailand’s PTTEP for the construction of a wellhead platform and subsea pipelines.

COOEC Wins $800M PTTEP Contract for Thai Offshore Work
30 Oct 2025

CMA CGM and RSGT Plan New Terminal at Jeddah Port

CMA CGM signs term sheet with Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea Gateway Terminal to explore joint venture for the construction and operation of new facility

CMA CGM and RSGT Plan New Terminal at Jeddah Port
29 Oct 2025

Royal Caribbean Celebrates Crew With Beyond BOLD Week

Royal Caribbean launches Beyond BOLD Crew Week, a fleetwide celebration honoring the 70,000 dedicated crew members who bring every cruise to life

Royal Caribbean Celebrates Crew With Beyond BOLD Week
29 Oct 2025

Panama Canal Seeks Partners For New Port Developments

Panama Canal Authority begins consultation process with maritime industry leaders to explore potential partnerships for developing new terminals.

Panama Canal Seeks Partners For New Port Developments
28 Oct 2025

Queen Mary 2 To Star In America’s 250th Celebration

Cunard announce Queen Mary 2 to play role in New York Harbor on July 4th, the official commemoration of 250th anniversary of American Independence

Queen Mary 2 To Star In America’s 250th Celebration
28 Oct 2025

Stockholm Cruise Season Ends With Strong Growth

Ports of Stockholm announce close of this year’s cruise season, noting rebound in activity and increase in ship visits compared to last year.

Stockholm Cruise Season Ends With Strong Growth
21 Oct 2025

EU Targets Russia’s Shadow Tanker Fleet With New Powers

The EU is to take its toughest stance yet against Russia’s shadow tanker network, unveiling plans to allow member states to board and inspect ships

EU Targets Russia’s Shadow Tanker Fleet With New Powers
20 Oct 2025

IMO Fails to Reach Agreement on Net-Zero Framework

Talks at the IMO have ended without consensus on the proposed Net-Zero Framework, leaving the shipping sector uncertain about decarbonization efforts.

IMO Fails to Reach Agreement on Net-Zero Framework
17 Oct 2025

Pacific Basin Reflags Half Its Fleet to Singapore

Hong Kong-listed Pacific Basin Shipping announce plans to transfer around half its bulk carrier fleet to Singapore and reflag vessels under subsidiary

Pacific Basin Reflags Half Its Fleet to Singapore
16 Oct 2025

RWE Halts Kent Offshore Wind Project in Australia

German energy company RWE announces it will discontinue development of the Kent offshore wind project located off the Gippsland coast, Australia.

RWE Halts Kent Offshore Wind Project in Australia
16 Oct 2025

China’s New Port Fees Create Costly Strain for US Ships

The German owners of the US-flagged Panamax vessel Matson Waikiki are facing a hefty $1.7 million (RMB 12.1 million) fee to dock in Shanghai.

China’s New Port Fees Create Costly Strain for US Ships