Corporate News

New Joint Venture to Develop Louisiana Container Terminal

Port NOLA, Ports America and Terminal Investment Limited, have formed a joint venture to operate a new container terminal in St. Bernard Parish.

The Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA)

Oceania Launches Floating Pastry Academy for Chefs

Oceania Cruises introduces a training initiative for its pastry chefs in collaboration with The Butter Book, a digital culinary training platform.

A pastry chef making croissants in a professional kitchen

Hapag Lloyd Expands Stake in Indian Ports Group

Hapag-Lloyd has raised its ownership in India’s JM Baxi Ports and Logistics to 50%, according to details confirmed in its 2025 annual report.

A Hapag-LLoyd container ship in a port

Royal Caribbean Launches New Rewards Credit Cards

Royal Caribbean Group and Bank of America have unveiled two new credit cards, the Royal ONE Visa Signature and Royal ONE Plus Visa Signature.

The Royal Caribbean logo on a vessel's hull

Gothenburg Port Expands with New Land Acquisition

The Port of Gothenburg has advanced its long-term expansion strategy by securing additional land in its outer harbor to support future development.

The Port of Gothenburg at dusk

Carnival Donates Towels to Support Swim Lessons in Vanuatu

Carnival Cruise Line has donated over 1,000 towels to support children who are learning to swim in Vanuatu, according to a company statement.

A young girl participating in a swimming lesson

PhilaPort Cruise Terminal Delayed Ahead of 2026 Launch

Construction of the new PhilaPort Cruise Terminal in Philadelphia, USA is experiencing notable delays, according to a report by 6 ABC Action News.

Close-up of the Norwegian Jewel cruise ship

ONE Expands Port Investments With Thailand Terminal Stake

Cranes at Laem Chabang port at sunset

Fred Olsen Hosts Hospice Malta Team for Wellbeing Day

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines welcomed healthcare professionals from Hospice Malta onboard Bolette for a wellbeing day while the vessel was in Valletta.

A view across Valetta Port in Malta

Costa Cruises Wins Big at Talent Communication Summit

Costa Cruises achieved major success at the Italy Talent Communication Summit 2026, held onboard its vessel Costa Toscana, securing the top award.

The Costa Toscana cruise ship docked in a port

AI System Tracks UK's Shipping Emissions in Real Time

A new artificial intelligence system designed to monitor and analyze shipping emissions has been introduced following extensive trials in the UK.

A view across Plymouth Hoe and the lighthouse in the UK

COSCO Resumes Bookings as Gulf Shipping Outlook Improves

Container shipping shows signs of renewed confidence in the fourth week of the Persian Gulf conflict, as COSCO announced it would restart bookings.

Carnival Backs Caribbean Mangrove Restoration Project

Carnival announces a three-year funding initiative with Conservation International focused on restoring mangrove ecosystems across the Caribbean.

A mangrove forest along a shoreline

EU Approves €5bn Danish Offshore Wind Support Plan

The European Commission has given approval to a €5 billion ($5.7 billion) Danish support program aimed at expanding offshore wind capacity.

An offshore windfarm with a Danish flag in the foreground

Princess Cruises Updates Crew Performance Program

Princess Cruises is preparing to introduce changes to how crew performance is assessed and developed onboard, according to a recent update.

Close up of the logo on a Princess cruise ship

Seabourn Announces Speakers for Quest's 2027 World Cruise

Seabourn unveils the guest speakers who will join Seabourn Quest as part of its Seabourn Conversations program during the 2027 World Cruise.

The Seabourn Quest cruise ship at sea

Captain Kristina Steinle Takes Command of AIDAluna

AIDA Cruises has announced that Kristina Steinle has assumed command of the cruise ship AIDAluna. The news was shared on social media.

The AIDAluna cruise ship in a dock

China's Blue Dream Faces Legal Issues and Possible Ship Sales

Blue Dream is dealing with legal and operational challenges, including lawsuits over unpaid wages and reports that its ships may be up for sale.

A view from up high of Shanghai's skyline and Huangpu River

MOL Shares Surge After Elliott Investment Stake

MOL saw its share price jump by 11% to a record high after Elliott Investment Management revealed it took a significant position in the company.

a MOL line container ship at sea

Explora Journeys Launches Jannik Sinner Wellness Program

Explora Journeys introduces a new onboard wellbeing initiative in partnership with Grand Slam champion and Global Brand Ambassador Jannik Sinner.

A stunning orange sunset over the ocean