Corporate News

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.

A COSCO container ship in a port

Cunard Offers New Promotion with Onboard Credit Bonus

Cunard Line announced that it has introduced a new promotion giving travelers up to $1,060 in onboard spending money per Grill Suite booking.

Cunard's Queen Mary 2 cruise ship

Shore Power Installation to Begin at Heysham, UK this Month

NatPower Marine and Peel Ports Group will begin installing shore power facilities at Heysham Port in the NW of the United Kingdom this month.

The beach at Heysham in the UK

COSCO Expands Logistics with New Deals in China & Singapore

COSCO is ramping up its logistics operations domestically and overseas, unveiling projects in the Pearl River Delta and Singapore’s Tuas megaport

A COSCO Shipping cargo ship at sea

Effy Jewelry to Debut Boutique on Princess Cruises Ship

Effy Jewelry announces partnership with Princess Cruises, unveiling the upcoming debut of the Effy Hematian boutique aboard the Star Princess.

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Port of Kolkata Signs 30-Year Deal with JSW Infrastructure

The Port of Kolkata has entered into a 30-year concession agreement with JSW Infrastructure, India’s second-largest private port operator.

The flag of India

Carnival Enhances Loyalty Perks Ahead of 2026 Launch

Carnival announces new benefits for its upcoming Carnival Rewards loyalty program, offering enhancements to current Diamond and Platinum members.

The Carnival Dream cruise ship

WSC Launches AI Cargo Safety Program to Prevent Fires

The World Shipping Council (WSC), the liner industry’s lobbying body, has introduced the Cargo Safety Program, a new initiative designed to use AI

A container ship ablaze at sea

Empty Containers Now 41% of Global Shipping Traffic

A new study by the Danish consultancy Sea-Intelligence highlights the rising share of empty containers that are being transported worldwide.

Red and blue shipping containers in a port

Portland’s Terminal 6 Secured with New Operator

The US state of Oregon’s only container terminal, Portland’s Terminal 6, has been given a new lease of life with a fresh operator stepping in.

An aerial view of shipping containers

MSC Launches Aqua Initiative to Cut Plastic Bottles

MSC Cruises unveils new onboard drinking water filtration system as part of Aqua by MSC initiative to reduce single-use plastics across its fleet

An MSC cruise ship under a dark blue sky

Long Beach Port Commits $102M to Zero-Emission Projects

Port of Long Beach approves $102 million investment aimed at advancing zero-emission operations, focusing on acquiring clean cargo-handling equipment

Long Beach container terminal under a hazy sky

CMA CGM Rules Out Surcharges on New US Port Fees

CMA CGM, world’s third-largest container shipping line, assured clients it's prepared for the upcoming increase in US fees on Chinese-linked vessels

A CMA CGM container ship

Heineken Names Natalia Kuldyaeva Global Duty Free Head

Heineken has appointed Natalia Kuldyaeva as its new Global Duty Free Manager, the company has confirmed in a recent press release.

A can of Heineken floating in a swimming pool

Crews Warned Singapore Enforces Tougher Penalties on Vaping

Singapore has just introduced significantly tougher rules against vaping, with stricter penalties for the possession or use of e-cigarettes.

Hands holding a selection of vapes

Carnival and Van Leeuwen End Summer with Sunscreen Ice Cream

Carnival Cruise Line teams up with Van Leeuwen Ice Cream to debut a one-of-a-kind sunscreen-flavored ice cream to commiserate the end of summer.

A tub of Carnival and Van Leeuwen's sunscreen flavored ice cream

Viking Hosts Global Recruitment Events This Fall

Viking announces series of recruitment events taking place September and October, inviting professionals to learn more about career opportunities

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NYK Warns of Fraudulent Emails and Social Media Scams

Japanese shipping company NYK has alerted clients and partners to fraudulent emails and social media messages falsely claiming to represent them.

An NYK car carrier vessel in port

Kouzon Opens New Cruise Recruitment Office in Georgia

Kouzon Corporation, a global leader in cruise ship recruitment operating across 18 countries on four continents, announces new branch in Georgia.

The coastline and city of Batumi, Georgia

Ningbo Ocean Shipping Expands Fleet with $406m Plan

Ningbo Ocean Shipping has unveiled plans to invest approximately CNY 2.9 billion through its Singapore arm to establish two new subsidiaries.

A shipbuilding yard in China