Barcelona to Cut Cruise Arrivals Under New Port Plan
Barcelona is preparing to scale back the number of cruise passengers arriving at the city starting in 2027 according to a report by Catalan News.
Ports & Logistics
CMA CGM to Acquire 20% Stake in Hamburg Terminal
CMA CGM Group is to strengthen its European port network through the planned acquisition of a 20% stake in Eurogate Container Terminal Hamburg.
Bodrum Cruise Port Ends Record-Breaking 2025 Season
Bodrum Cruise Port wraps up its cruise season after welcoming 116 ship calls and 138,149 passengers: a record-breaking number for the destination
Madeira Nominated Again for Prestigious Cruise Awards
Madeira has been recognized on the global stage, announcing that the region has been nominated for two categories in the World Cruise Awards 2025
Lisbon Cruise Port Named Best in Southern Europe
Lisbon Cruise Port has been honored with the title of “Best Port in Southern Europe” at the fifth edition of the World Luxury Travel Awards 2025.
China and US Suspend Port Fees for One Year
China and the United States have agreed to suspend their reciprocal port fees for a year, a move welcomed by many in the shipping industry.
Tallinn and Stockholm Ports Unite for Green Initiative
The partnership will focus on implementing sustainable operations, particularly along the Tallinn–Stockholm and Paldiski–Kapellskär routes.
Guangzhou Port Completes First LNG Simultaneous Bunkering
On November 1, China’s Guangzhou Port successfully carried out its first Simultaneous Operations (SIMOPS) for liquefied natural gas bunkering.
MSC Meraviglia Uses Shore Power at Brooklyn Terminal
MSC Meraviglia successfully used shore power for the first time in New York, connecting to the grid at the Brooklyn Cruise Terminal on October 26
Madeira Ports Move Toward Full Digital Transformation
Ports of Madeira announce digital transformation plans as APRAM nears completion of digital platform to manage quay reservations for cruise ships
Ukrainian Drone Strike Damages Russian Port of Tuapse
The Russian port of Tuapse was struck by a Ukrainian drone attack on November 2, causing damage to several vessels and to port infrastructure.
Shipping Eyes Cautious Return to Suez After Months Away
Shipping industry remains cautious about fully resuming transit through the Suez Canal but several vessels have begun venturing back to the region
MSC Poesia Becomes First Ship to Use Shore Power in Le Havre
The MSC Poesia has made history as the first vessel to connect to shore power at the Port of Le Havre, France according to an official statement.
CMA CGM and RSGT Plan New Terminal at Jeddah Port
CMA CGM signs term sheet with Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea Gateway Terminal to explore joint venture for the construction and operation of new facility
Panama Canal Seeks Partners For New Port Developments
Panama Canal Authority begins consultation process with maritime industry leaders to explore potential partnerships for developing new terminals.
PortMiami to Welcome 10 New Cruise Ships in 2025-26
PortMiami to welcome 10 new cruise ships, including five newbuilds, for 2025–2026 season, strengthening its position as one of world's busiest hubs.
China’s New Port Fees Create Costly Strain for US Ships
The German owners of the US-flagged Panamax vessel Matson Waikiki are facing a hefty $1.7 million (RMB 12.1 million) fee to dock in Shanghai.
China Begins Charging Special Port Fees on US Ships
China officially started imposing special port fees on vessels that are owned, operated, built, or flagged in the United States on Tuesday 14th.
PortMiami Faces Fuel Uncertainty After Depot Sale
PortMiami could soon face a major operational challenge after the recent sale of its main fuel depot, according to a report by WLRN South Florida
China Strikes Back with Port Fee Hike on US-Linked Ships
Over the weekend several ships bound for China reversed course after Beijing unveiled retaliatory measures against vessels linked to the U.S.