SSY to Acquire Grieg Shipbrokers in Major Expansion Move
United Kingdom based shipbroking group SSY has reached an agreement to acquire Grieg Shipbrokers, one of Scandinavia’s oldest brokerage firms.
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MSC Orders New Frontier Class Ships from Meyer Werft
MSC Cruises has revealed an order for four next generation cruise ships, along with options for two additional vessels, from Meyer Werft.
Costa Highlights 2026 Strategy at Global Summit in Barcelona
Costa Cruises held the second edition of the Costa Global Summit in Barcelona, with more than 2,500 attendees including partners and travel advisors
Hapag-Lloyd Orders Methanol-Fueled Ships in Fleet Upgrade
Hapag-Lloyd has advanced its fleet modernization strategy by ordering eight dual-fuel methanol container ships from China’s CIMC Raffles.
PortMiami Sets New Single Day Passenger Record
A social media announcement confirmed PortMiami achieved a milestone after handling ten cruise ships and more than 75,000 passengers in one day.
Brazil Approves Major Expansion for Rio Brasil Terminal
Government gives green light to $175 million private investment aimed at expanding and modernizing Rio Brasil Terminal at Port of Rio de Janeiro.
Mystic Cruises Signs Newbuild Deal with Option for More Ships
China Merchants Shipbuilding Industry Corporation has confirmed it has finalized an agreement with Mystic Cruises to construct a new cruise ship.
NYK Orders New Car Carrier with Autonomous Tech Features
NYK Line has placed an order with Shinkai Toyohashi Shipbuilding for a new car carrier equipped with the latest digital marine DX technologies.
Norwegian Appoints Marc Kazlauskas as New Brand President
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings has announced that Marc Kazlauskas will become president of Norwegian Cruise Line as of January 19th, 2026.
CMA CGM Sets Goal of 1,000 Women at Sea by 2030
CMA CGM, the container shipping company, has increased its long-term targets and now plans to have 1,000 women serving at sea by the end of 2030.
AIDA Donates Furniture to Support Numerous Community Projects
AIDA Cruises has shared that 4,700 pieces of furniture from AIDAluna were donated after the vessel’s recent drydock at Chantier Naval in Marseille
Costa Expands Electric Truck Use in Port Logistics
Costa Cruises strengthens sustainability efforts by increasing the use of electric trucks within its port logistics network of Genoa and Savona.
New Zealand Confirms Support for Coastal Shipping Rules
New Zealand’s government reaffirmed its cabotage regulations, which require domestic coastal shipping be carried out by vessels registered in NZ.
TUI Reports Strong EBIT Growth in Cruise Segment
TUI Group released its full-year 2025 results on Wednesday 10th December, highlighting a significant rise in earnings from its cruise division.
Viridien Launches New Seismic Project for Angola Block 22
Viridien introduces multi-client seismic reimaging initiative focused on Angola’s offshore block 22 ahead of the country’s upcoming licensing round.
HAL Creates Upcycled Tote Bags for 2026 Voyages
Guests sailing on Holland America Line’s 2026 Grand Voyages will receive a unique tote bag that has been crafted from repurposed ship textiles.
COSCO Orders 87 Ships in Record Chinese Deal
China’s state-owned shipping giant COSCO confirms an enormous order for 87 new vessels from shipyards operated by China State Shipbuilding Corp.
Brazil Clarifies Hiring Rules for Cruise Ship Crew
Brazil approves measure stating Brazilian crew recruited by agencies to work on cruise ships are not employees under Brazilian labor legislation.
AGL Energy Abandons Gippsland Skies Offshore Wind Project
A third offshore wind initiative in Australia's Gippsland offshore wind zone has been cancelled, with AGL Energy being the latest to withdraw.
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