Corporate News
APM Terminals Takes Stake in Jeddah Container Facility
APM Terminals has acquired a minority interest in a container terminal in Jeddah , Saudi Arabia that is currently operated by DP World.
MSC Cruises Launches Train The Trainer 2026 Program
MSC Cruises introduces Train The Trainer, a training initiative designed to enhance how new crew members are prepared even before they join a ship.
MSC Cruises Becomes Wynn Las Vegas Loyalty Partner
Wynn Las Vegas appoints MSC Cruises as exclusive cruise benefits partner for its tiered Wynn Rewards loyalty program, according to MSC statement.
Princess Launches 2026 Cruise Deals for USA's 250th
Princess Cruises introduces offers on its 2026 sailings to Alaska, Hawaii, Canada and New England to mark the United States’ 250th anniversary.
ZIM Workers Escalate Strike Over Hapag-Lloyd Sale
Employees at ZIM Integrated Shipping Services intensify industrial action after the announcement of its proposed $4.2bn acquisition by Hapag-Lloyd.
Elliott Takes Major Stake in Norwegian Cruise Line
Elliott Investment Management has built a stake of more than 10 percent in Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings and could seek changes at the company.
Royal Caribbean Group Names Christopher J Wiernicki to Board
Royal Caribbean has announced the appointment of former Chairman and CEO of the American Bureau of Shipping Christopher J. Wiernicki to its board.
Madagascar Flags Rise in Fraudulent Ship Registrations
Offshore Strike Suspended After Bilfinger Improves Offer
The UK’s largest offshore trade union confirms that planned 48-hour strike action involving more than 400 Bilfinger UK employees is on hold.
NCLH Orders Three New Cruise Ships From Fincantieri
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings has announced it has signed an agreement with Fincantieri covering the design and construction of three new ships.
ZIM Confirms $4.2bn Sale to Hapag-Lloyd
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services has detailed the terms of its agreed acquisition, confirming that shareholders will receive $35 per share in cash.
Cunard Expands 2026 Ship Visit Program for Agents
Cunard announces expanded schedule of ship visits and familiarization trips for travel agent partners in 2026, according to company press release
Hapag-Lloyd in Talks to Acquire Israeli Carrier ZIM
Hapag-Lloyd confirms it's holding advanced discussions to acquire outstanding shares of Israeli container line ZIM Integrated Shipping Services.
AD Ports Joins 30-Year Douala, Cameroon Bulk Terminal Deal
AD Ports Group has entered a 30-year concession agreement to develop and manage a new dry bulk terminal at the Port of Douala in Cameroon.
UK Shipping Raises Concerns Over Maritime ETS Expansion
UK shipping sector intensifies opposition to government proposals to extend UK Emissions Trading Scheme to domestic maritime activity from July 1.
Celebrity Cruises Earns Forbes Five-Star Restaurant at Sea
Celebrity Cruises has made history as the first major cruise line to receive a Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star rating for a restaurant based at sea.
Regent Seven Seas Reports Record January Bookings
Regent Seven Seas Cruises has recently announced that January 2026 delivered the highest level of global bookings in the company’s history.
WiseTech and Hapag-Lloyd Test IoT for Container Visibility
Australian supply chain software provider WiseTech Global has entered into a partnership with Hapag-Lloyd to pilot the use of IoT technology.
TUI Cruise Unit Posts Record First Quarter Results
TUI’s cruise division reported its strongest-ever first quarter performance for 2026, with underlying EBIT rising 70.8 percent to €82.3 million.