Container Collapse at Long Beach Involves ZIM Ship
September 9, the Portugal-flagged containership Mississippi suffered a container stack collapse while docked at Pier G in the Port of Long Beach.
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Carnival Adds Horizon and Spirit to Galveston in 2027
Carnival has revealed that the Carnival Horizon and Spirit will homeport in Galveston for the first time as part of their 2027-28 deployment.
Cunard Alters Alaska Cruise Plan After Tracy Arm Landslide
Cunard has announced a change to the itinerary of the Queen Elizabeth after a landslide impacted the Tracy Arm Fjord in Alaska, USA.
Dutch Cargo Ship Thamesborg Grounds in Canadian Arctic
The Thamesborg, a 12-year-old Dutch general cargo vessel of 21,359 dwt, was reported to have run aground in the Canadian Arctic over the weekend.
US Port Fees Could Cost COSCO, OOCL Over $2.1bn in 2026
Fresh projections from HSBC suggest that COSCO and its Hong Kong-listed unit OOCL could together face more than $2.1bn in port charges in 2026.
Princess Cruises Reportedly Stops Hiring Brazilians
Princess Cruises has reportedly suspended the recruitment of Brazilian crew, making it the latest line to do so amid escalating legal concerns.
US Sanctions Tanker Network Moving Iranian Oil
The US Treasury Department has announced new sanctions on a shipping network accused of disguising Iranian oil shipments as Iraqi crude.
Cruise Group Sues Hawaii Over 2026 Passenger Tax
The Cruise Lines International Association has filed a lawsuit against the state of Hawaii challenging a new cruise tax set to take effect in 2026
Coast Guard Airlifts Guest From Carnival Sunshine
Emergency aboard Carnival Sunshine led to coast guard evacuation after passenger required urgent care shortly after the vessel left Norfolk VA.
US Ends $679M in Funding for Offshore Wind Projects
The US Department of Transportation has revoked or withdrawn $679 million in support previously allocated to 12 offshore wind initiatives.
Recife Cruise Terminal to Be Privatized Under 25-Year Deal
Brazilian government confirms the start of a concession process to transfer management of Port of Recife’s cruise terminal to a private operator.
RCI Swaps Jewel and Grandeur Deployments for 2026–27
Royal Caribbean is exchanging assignments for the 2026–27 season, shifting Jewel of the Seas to Florida and Grandeur of the Seas to Latin America
US Fees on China-Linked Ships Spur Global Fleet Shifts
Global carriers are repositioning vessels ahead of new U.S. port charges slated for October that target China-linked tonnage, prompting big changes
HD Hyundai to Anchor U.S. Shipbuilding Revamp Fund
HD Hyundai joins forces with Korea Development Bank and U.S.-based Cerberus Capital on a joint initiative to rebuild the US's shipbuilding sector
Holland America Welcomes Eland to Alaska Wildlife Center
Holland America Line is marking the arrival of Eland, a bull moose and the newest resident at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center (AWCC).
Disney Reveals Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 Cruise Plans
Disney has unveiled its lineup of itineraries for fall 2026 and spring 2027, expanding options for families on the West Coast and in Texas.
Cruise Lines Alter Routes as Hurricane Erin Advances
Cruise lines are continuing to revise itineraries in response to Hurricane Erin, which became a Category 4 storm as it moved across the Atlantic.
Explosion Reported on Bulk Carrier in Baltimore Harbor
August 18, the U.S. Coast Guard report an explosion aboard the Liberia-flagged bulk carrier W-Sapphire while the vessel was in Baltimore Harbor.
Two Passengers Drown at Carnival’s New Bahamas Island
Two Carnival Cruise Line guests drowned within hours of each other while visiting Celebration Key, the company’s new private island in the Bahamas
MSC Meraviglia to Homeport in Miami for Winter 2026-27
MSC Cruises announces shift in deployment plans for the MSC Meraviglia, confirming the ship will operate out of PortMiami rather than New York.