Costa Expands Electric Truck Use in Port Logistics

Costa Cruises strengthens sustainability efforts by increasing the use of electric trucks within its port logistics network of Genoa and Savona.

Jamaica Reopens Cruise Ports After Hurricane Mellissa

All major Jamaican cruise ports have officially reopened following Hurricane Mellissa, according to a statement released by national authorities.

New Zealand Confirms Support for Coastal Shipping Rules

New Zealand’s government reaffirmed its cabotage regulations, which require domestic coastal shipping be carried out by vessels registered in NZ.

HD Hyundai Partners with Tamil Nadu for $2bn Shipyard

Louis Dreyfus Joins AD Ports to Develop Bulk Facility in Karachi

Louis Dreyfus to partner with subsidiary of AD Ports Group to develop clean bulk handling and storage facility for agricultural goods at Karachi.

Stockholm Expects 157 Cruise Calls and 300,000 Guests in 2026

Ports of Stockholm has announced continued growth in cruise traffic, forecasting 157 ship calls and approximately 300,000 passengers for 2026.

South Africa Refers Price-Fixing Case Against Major Lines

South Africa’s Competition Commission formally refers price-fixing case involving eight container carriers to the country’s Competition Tribunal

Philadelphia Begins Work on New Cruise Terminal for NCL

The Port of Philadelphia has officially broken ground on the long-anticipated PhilaPort Cruise Terminal, a new homeport for Norwegian Cruise Line

IKEA Supply Becomes First Shipper to Join DCSA+ Initiative

IKEA Supply joins DCSA+, the Digital Container Shipping Association’s partnership program aimed at advancing digital standards across the sector.

Cargo Ship Strikes Pier While Entering Busan’s Gamcheon Port

A cargo ship allided with a pier while entering Busan’s Gamcheon Port on December 1. All crew were unharmed and no marine pollution was reported.

Rotterdam Plans New Offshore Wind Terminal for 2029 Launch

The Port of Rotterdam Authority has revealed plans to develop a new 450,000 sq m terminal with direct nautical access for offshore wind activities

Fire Contained on Chiquita Voyager at Wilmington Port

A significant fire erupted aboard the Liberian flagged containership Chiquita Voyager at the Port of Wilmington, North Carolina on November 26th

Greenock Cruise Port Celebrates Record Breaking Season

Greenock Cruise Port in Scotland, in the United Kingdom has wrapped up its most successful season ever, according to a recent press release.

Maersk Says No Fixed Date Yet for Suez Canal Return

Maersk says it has not committed to a date for resuming transits through the Suez Canal, even though the SCA announced their return in December.

AD Ports Expands in Egypt With New Stake in ALCN

AD Ports Group acquires the Saudi Egyptian Investment Company’s (SEIC) entire 19.3% share in Alexandria Container & Cargo Handling Company.