AIDA Funds Seven New Schools Through FLY & HELP Partnership
At this year’s Reiner Meutsch Foundation FLY & HELP charity gala, AIDA President Felix Eichhorn presented a check to founder Reiner Meutsch.
Corporate News
MXP Adds New Chat Feature to MXP365 Digital Guest Journey
MXP unveils upgrade to its MXP365 Digital Guest Journey, introducing chat function that allows guests to engage in private and group conversations.
StarCruises Launches TCM Wellness Festival at Sea
StarCruises announces collaboration with Guangdong Broadcasting Network to introduce a Traditional Chinese Medicine Festival aboard Star Voyager.
US Clarifies Details On New Port Fees For Chinese Vessels
US Customs has just released further guidance on the new port fees for Chinese-linked ships, which they say are set to take effect next week.
Princess Cruises Launches Cocktail Book with Rob Floyd
Princess Cruises has released “Sip at Sea: A Princess Cruises Cocktail Collection,” created by global mixologist and brand ambassador Rob Floyd.
Carnival Expands Meal Donation Program Into Latin America
Carnival has signed landmark memoranda of understandings with food banks and community partners in Mexico, Honduras, and the Dominican Republic.
Holland America to Debut Alaska Float in Macy’s Parade
Holland America Line revealed that it will debut a brand-new float in the 99th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on Thursday, November 27, 2025.
Zodiac Maritime Orders Five 6,000 TEU Containerships
Zodiac Maritime returns to the shipbuilding market with an order for five 6,000 TEU containerships in China, a deal valued at nearly $400 million
HS Schiffahrt and Mare Trust Order Multipurpose Newbuilds
Germany’s HS Schiffahrt partners with Mare Trust to expand into the multipurpose heavylift sector, with orders at Jiangsu Soho Marine Heavy Industry
MedCruise General Assembly Opens in Šibenik, Croatia
The 67th MedCruise General Assembly officially began yesterday, September 30th, in Šibenik, Croatia, according to a recent press release.
Carnival and AIDA Lead Carnival Corp’s Brand Rankings
Of Carnival Corporation’s eight cruise brands, Carnival Cruise Line and AIDA Cruises are currently at the top of the company’s internal rankings.
Chinese Bauxite Demand Drives Dry Bulk Market Growth
China’s surging appetite for bauxite is reshaping the dry bulk trade, with record imports in 2025 highlighting the growing role of large carriers
NPA and APM Terminals Sign $60M Green Port Agreement
The Nigerian Ports Authority has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with APM Terminals to advance decarbonization in container transport.
Princess Cruises Restructures Food and Beverage Roles
Princess Cruises is rolling out major changes to its Food & Beverage department, with a new structure coming into effect on November 1st 2025.
Galveston LNG Bunker Port Advances Texas Terminal Project
Galveston LNG Bunker Port, a U.S.-based energy company, has taken a step forward in developing clean marine fuel infrastructure along the Gulf Coast.
Port of Seattle Opens Funding for Community Projects
Port of Seattle opens applications for community-based organizations seeking funding for environmental projects in underserved neighborhoods.
UK Unveils Cruise Growth Plan to Boost Industry Sector
The United Kingdom has launched a new initiative to strengthen the cruise sector, unveiling the UK Cruise Growth Plan during London Shipping Week
India's SCI and Refiners Plan Expansion of MR Tanker Fleet
The Shipping Corporation of India, the state-owned carrier, is partnering with the country’s leading refiners to expand India’s MR tanker fleet
Comoros Cracks Down On False Ship Registrations
Israeli maritime analytics company Windward has reported that the government of Comoros has begun purging its international shipping registry.
COSCO Pledges Stability Ahead of US Port Fee Increases
Less than a month before the US introduces fees targeting China-linked vessels, COSCO assures customers it'll maintain stable transpacific service.