Corporate News

Wärtsilä Unveils Carbon Capture Cutting Emissions by 70%

Wärtsilä has unveiled a groundbreaking carbon capture system designed to reduce vessel emissions by up to 70%. The announcement was made on May 7

The Wartsila logo

NCLH Opens Modern Medical Clinic for Filipino Crew

Norwegian Cruise Line has launched its own dedicated medical clinic in the Philippines, designed specifically to serve its Filipino crew members.

The reception desk at the NCLH medical clinic

Carnival Rolls Out Digital Shore Excursion Platform

Carnival launches new digital platform designed to replace paper tickets for shore excursions, aiming to streamline check-ins and communication.

guests checking in to Celebration Key with the mobile app

GTT to Acquire Danelec in $219.7M Maritime Analytics Deal

French gas containment leader GTT is investing $219.7 million to acquire maritime analytics company Danelec from private equity firm Verdane.

people in business attire shaking hands

Maersk Teams Up With Nokia for Major Fleet Connectivity Boost

Danish shipping giant Maersk has signed an agreement with Nokia to outfit 450 vessels across its fleet with private wireless networks.

A Maersk container ship in port

18 States Sue to Overturn Trump’s Offshore Wind Shutdown

Eighteen attorneys general have filed a federal lawsuit opposing U.S. president Donald Trump’s decision to shut down offshore wind projects.

An offshore windfarm at dusk

Northern European Ports Face Prolonged Shipping Backlogs

Ports and terminals across Northern Europe are currently experiencing what broker Braemar is calling a case of “serious congestion.”

The port of Felixstowe at sunset

NCLH Speeds Up $300M Cost Savings Effort for Greater Gains

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings is moving to advance initiatives within its $300 million cost-saving program, announced President & CEO Harry Sommer

The Norwegian Jewel cruise ship

Ørsted Sells 24.5% Stake in West of Duddon Sands Wind Farm

Ørsted has sold a 24.5% ownership stake in its 389MW West of Duddon Sands offshore wind farm to funds managed by Schroders Greencoat.

An offshore windfarm

CMA CGM Expands Air Cargo with Air Belgium Acquisition

CMA CGM has finalized its purchase of Air Belgium, strengthening its air cargo operations by adding four aircraft to its growing fleet.

A CMA CGM shipping container and an Air Belgium cargo plane

NCLH Prioritizes Pricing Amid Q3 Booking Volatility

Norwegian Cruise Line is experiencing fluctuations in bookings for remaining Q3 sailings, leading to challenges in achieving expected occupancy.

The Norwegian Epic cruise ship

OOCL Orders 14 Green-Fuel Megaships in $3B Expansion

Hong Kong-based Orient Overseas Container Line is expanding its fleet with an order for 14 new container ships, a deal valued at over $3 billion.

An OOCL container ship and COSCO container ship side by side

Royal Caribbean Doubles Q1 Profit with Higher Yields, Cuts

Royal Caribbean report strong results for Q1 posting net earnings of $730M; nearly double the $360M recorded during the same period in 2024.

The Icon of the Seas cruise ship

CMA CGM Registers First Indian-Flagged Ship in Milestone

CMA CGM has marked a milestone with the arrival of its first Indian-flagged boxship, making it the first major foreign shipping company to do so.

A CMA CGM container ship at sea

Cunard Launches Month-Long Bonus for Travel Advisors

In honor of Travel Advisor Appreciation Day on May 7, Cunard is turning the celebration into a month-long event with its Four Queens Bonus promotion

Cunard's Queen Mary II cruise ship

Dutch Scale Back Offshore Wind to Support Fishing Sector

Netherlands has scaled down its offshore wind ambitions and eliminated a planned wind development area to better accommodate its fishing industry

An offshore windfarm

RCL Expands Fleet with Four New Containership Orders

Thailand’s Regional Carrier Lines (RCL) is set to expand its fleet by ordering four new container ships from Chinese shipyards.

A shipyard in China

CMA CGM's CEVA Logistics to Acquire Turkish Firm Borusan Tedarik

CEVA Logistics, part of the French shipping giant CMA CGM, has announced plans to acquire a Turkish logistics company, for $440 million.

A CMA CGM ship

Trump Calls for Free U.S. Access to Panama, Suez Canals

U.S. President Trump has called for American ships, both military and commercial, to be granted free passage through the Panama and Suez Canals

The Panama Canal

Mitsui OSK Lines to Open Strategic Office in Washington

Reflecting a shifting global landscape, Japan’s Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL), has announced plans to establish a new office in Washington, DC.

a MOL container ship