MSC Enters Ukrainian Logistics with Strategic Acquisitions

Estonia Approves First Offshore Wind Farm Building Permit

COSCO Orders Two Large Gas Carriers for 2027 Delivery

Chinese state-owned maritime leader COSCO has made another strategic move in the gas carrier market with a new round of shipbuilding orders.

Costa Fortuna Sold to Margaritaville at Sea for 2026 Relaunch

The Costa Fortuna, scheduled to leave the Costa fleet in 2026 has been acquired by Margaritaville at Sea, marking expansion for the cruise line.

CMA CGM Launches Global Hiring Site for Seafarers

In response to the challenge of recruiting qualified maritime staff CMA CGM unveils CMASHIPS.com, a recruitment platform dedicated to seafarers.

Suez Canal Offers 15% Fee Cut Amid Easing Red Sea Tensions

Egypt’s Suez Canal Authority has announced a temporary 15% reduction in transit fees for large containerships, in a bid to revive trade flows.

Mexico to Introduce $5 Cruise Passenger Tax in 2025

Starting in July 2025, cruise passengers arriving at Mexican ports will be subject to a new head tax, the Mexican government has announced.

US and China Agree to Slash Tariffs in 90-Day Deal

In a step toward easing trade tensions, the U.S. and China have agreed to significantly reduce tariffs on each other’s goods for a 90-day period.

UK Expands Sanctions to Target 100 More Russian Vessels

The UK is preparing to implement a expansion of its sanctions against Russia’s oil trade, with plans to blacklist up to 100 additional vessels.

USVI Open Registry Plan Resurfaces with Trump Briefing

Supporters of a proposed open ship registry for the U.S. Virgin Islands have revived plans that were initially introduced three years ago.

AIDA Hosts CDEMA for Sustainability Briefing in Barbados

AIDA welcomed officials from the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency aboard AIDAbella to discuss the cruise line’s sustainable ship ops

Maersk Lowers 2025 Container Market Forecast Amid Uncertainty

Danish shipping giant Maersk has revised its global container market outlook for 2025, citing mounting macroeconomic and geopolitical pressures.

Holland America Expands Partnership With AWCC for 2025

Holland America reveals an expanded collaboration with the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, introducing new experiences for its 2025 season.

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

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.