Atlantic Canada Marks Milestones in Strong 2025 Cruise Season

The ACCA reports a successful 2025 cruise season, highlighted by first time port visits, major achievements and cooperation across the region.

Port Tarragona Wraps 2025 Season with Strong Cruise Numbers

Port Tarragona concludes its 2025 cruise season with 62 ship calls and 126,348 passengers, confirming that 2025 ranks as its third strongest season

PortMiami Sets New Single Day Passenger Record

Brazil Approves Major Expansion for Rio Brasil Terminal

Government gives green light to $175 million private investment aimed at expanding and modernizing Rio Brasil Terminal at Port of Rio de Janeiro.

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