Corporate News

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

people clinking two glasses of rose wine

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.

Two hands shaking in front of the Chinese and USA flags

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.

The stern of a Maersk container ship in port

Tallinn and Stockholm Ports Unite for Green Initiative

The partnership will focus on implementing sustainable operations, particularly along the Tallinn–Stockholm and Paldiski–Kapellskär routes.

An MOU with two ports either side with container ships at them

Apollo Group Opens New Corporate Office in Mumbai

Apollo Group inaugurates new corporate headquarters in Mumbai, operating under Asturias Ships, marking a step in the company’s continued growth.

The Mumbai skyline as seen from the water

COSCO and Partners Launch Maritime Innovation Centre

COSCO joins two universities and UK classification society Lloyd’s Register to launch International Maritime Future Technologies Innovation Centre.

A COSCO Shipping container ship at sea

Costa Diadema and MSC Seaview Bound for Brazil Event

Costa Diadema and MSC Seaview are en route to Brazil where they'll operate as floating hotels during a United Nations conference in Belém do Pará.

The MSC Seaview docked alongside another smaller cruise ship in port

Costamare Adds Two More Containerships to China Orders

Greek shipowner Costamare has expanded its newbuilding programme in China, ordering two additional 3,100 TEU containerships to its growing fleet.

The bow of a Costamare container ship

No Bids Received for Dutch Nederwiek 1-A Wind Site

Dutch authorities have confirmed that no developers have submitted bids for the 1GW Nederwiek 1-A offshore wind project in the North Sea.

An offshore windfarm at sundown

BBC Studios Expands Maritime Line-Up with Three Channels

BBC Studios unveils three channels specifically for cruise ship audiences, available exclusively through its maritime entertainment partner Anuvu

British Broadcasting Corporation offices

The World Wins Best Ship Wine List for 11th Year

The World, Residences at Sea has taken home the title of Best Ship Wine List for the 11th consecutive year from The World of Fine Wine magazine.

Two people clinking glasses of red wine together

Madeira Ports Move Toward Full Digital Transformation

Ports of Madeira announce digital transformation plans as APRAM nears completion of digital platform to manage quay reservations for cruise ships

Funchal, Madeira with a cruise ship in its port

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.

An MSC container ship at sea

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.

A small rural town near the Icelandic coast

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.

The Dutch and Indian flags

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.

paper Jamaican flags on cocktails sticks

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.

Two arms in business attire shaking hands in front of the Chinese and Thai flags

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

A CMA CGM container ship

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's Anthem of the Seas cruise ship at sea

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.

A container ship traversing the Panama Canal