New P&I Club and Registry Changes Highlight HK Maritime Week
New P&I club and major updates to ship registration rules are among key developments emerging from the opening days of Hong Kong Maritime Week.
Corporate News
CMA CGM and AD Ports to Expand Khalifa Terminal Capacity
France’s CMA CGM Group and Abu Dhabi’s AD Ports have agreed to enlarge their container terminal at Khalifa Port less than a year after it opened.
AIBES Cocktail Championship Makes Debut at Sea in 2025
AIBES Cocktail Championship 2025, Italy’s top bartending competition, reached a milestone by being held aboard a cruise ship for the first time.
Carnival Luminosa Treats Hospital Staff to Spa Day at Sea
Carnival announced that 10 nurses and healthcare workers from Queensland Children’s Hospital were invited aboard the Carnival Luminosa for a spa day
Former Costa Magica Reportedly Sold to Tianjin Orient
The former Costa Magica has reportedly been sold to Tianjin Orient International Cruises, according to information shared on Chinese social media
MSC Launches Major Relief Effort After Jamaica Hurricane
MSC begin a large scale relief initiative to assist the Jamaican Government’s humanitarian response after Hurricane Melissa struck on October 28.
Leading Light Wind Project Canceled by Developers
Law firm representing developers of 2.4GW Leading Light Wind project informs New Jersey Board of Public Utilities the project will not proceed.
UK Imposes New Sanctions on Russian LNG Exports
UK government unveils broad package of maritime sanctions aimed at restricting Russia’s LNG exports, marking another significant hit to Moscow.
CMA CGM to Acquire 20% Stake in Hamburg Terminal
CMA CGM Group is to strengthen its European port network through the planned acquisition of a 20% stake in Eurogate Container Terminal Hamburg.
Hai An Expands Fleet with Order for 7,100 TEU Ships
Vietnam’s Hai An Transport and Stevedoring has intensified its fleet growth strategy by placing an order for its largest containerships so far.
Hapag-Lloyd Advances Fleet Renewal with 22 New Ships
Hapag-Lloyd is pressing forward with a fleet renewal plan that will see the shipping giant invest in as many as 22 new ships under 5,000 teu.
Carnival Cruise Line Launches Partners in Paradise Program
Carnival introduces new initiative called Partners in Paradise, designed to give travel advisors an exclusive look at Carnival’s Celebration Key.
Peers Warn Starmer’s EU Deal Weakens UK Negotiating Power
Sir Keir Starmer has been accused of giving up bargaining leverage in future European Union talks through his new 12-year fishing rights agreement
Asiatic Lloyd Orders Two More Boxships in China
Asiatic Lloyd has once again turned to its preferred builder, Dalian Shipbuilding in China, commissioning two conventionally fueled boxships.
Cruise Ships Are Floating Hotels for Brazil COP30
The cruise ships, Costa Diadema and MSC Seaview have arrived in Belém, Brazil, where they will serve as floating hotels during UNFCCC COP30.
Disney Celebrates the Christening of the Disney Destiny
A waterfront ceremony for Disney Destiny featured a dynamic, pop rock-inspired performance showcasing beloved music from Walt Disney Animations.
JOI Design Creates Elegant Interiors for Mein Schiff Ships
The cruise line conducted a study of its customers as part of a strategy to attract a more refined audience, under the project title “InTUItion.”
Hampton Water Rosé Joins Princess Cruises Collection
Princess Cruises has recently announced that Hampton Water Rosé wine is the newest addition to its signature Love Line Premium Liquors Collection
China and US Suspend Port Fees for One Year
China and the United States have agreed to suspend their reciprocal port fees for a year, a move welcomed by many in the shipping industry.
Maersk Orders Eight 18,000 TEU LNG-Fueled Megaships
Maersk places order with New Times Shipbuilding for eight 18,000 TEU LNG dual-fuel containerships, according to several shipbroking reports.