MOL Unifies Ship Management Under One Brand and Base

MOL is taking a step toward operational efficiency by uniting its ship management operations under one umbrella, both in branding and location.

Malta Frees Two Sanctioned Ships After Ownership Change

Two container ships detained in Malta since 2022 due to ties with sanctioned Russian interests have been released following a change in ownership

Princess Cruises Enhances 2026 Packages with New Perks

Princess Cruises reveals revamp of its Premier and Plus packages, with updated offerings set to go on sale today for voyages scheduled in 2026.

UK Sanctions 137 Russian Oil Ties, Targets Shadow Fleet

MSC Orders 10 More Megaships, Expands LNG-Focused Fleet

Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has expanded its already massive newbuild program with orders for ten additional ultra-large container ships

India Bans Use of Suspicious Foreign Maritime Licenses

India’s maritime regulator prohibits shipowners, crewing agents from hiring seafarers holding CoCs issued by certain flag-of-convenience states.

EU and UK Sanction UAE Firm Backing Russia's Tanker Fleet

Yang Ming Orders Seven LNG Dual-Fuel Ships from Korea

Taiwanese company Yang Ming Marine Transport has placed an order for a new series of container vessels at South Korean shipbuilder Hanwha Ocean.

Cruise Asia Expands into Korea with Seoul Office Launch

Cruise Asia by Destination Asia has officially expanded its presence by adding South Korea to its growing list of cruise destinations.

Carnival Expands 2027-28 Cruises From New Orleans

Carnival unveils first part of its 2027-2028 voyage schedule and officially opens bookings, featuring increase in cruise capacity from New Orleans

China’s Shipbuilding Share Drops as Global Orders Decline

Port of LA Sets June Record Amid Early Holiday Shipments

The Port of Los Angeles processed 892,340 Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units (TEUs) in June, achieving an 8% rise over the same month in 2024.

New Cruise Terminal Planned for Brazil's Port of Santos

The Port of Santos in Brazil could soon feature a new cruise terminal and tourism hub as part of the ambitious Santos Vivo initiative.

Fugro Signs 7-Year Deal for Offshore Surveys with EirGrid

Dutch geotechnical firm Fugro has secured a seven-year framework contract with EirGrid, Ireland’s state-run electricity transmission company.

Vintage VLCC City of Tokyo Sold for Record $41 Million

The secondhand tanker market continues to surge with a 21-year-old VLCC reportedly selling for $41 million - a record for a vessel of its age.