The Americas

20 Carnival Ships to Visit Celebration Key Through 2026

Carnival’s private destination Celebration Key, welcomed its first guests mid-July and is set to receive visits from 20 different Carnival ships.

The Carnival Sunshine cruise ship in a tropical destination

Ever Feat Arrives in Montevideo After Storm Damage at Sea

July 29th, the Ever Feat docked at the Port of Montevideo, Uruguay following severe weather encountered off the coast of Rio Grande, Brazil.

An Evergreen shipping container

MSC to Deploy Six Cruise Ships from U.S. Ports in 2027

MSC says six of its cruise ships will sail from various U.S. ports during the summer of 2027, expanding its North American presence significantly

The bow of the MSC Poesia cruise ship

Carnival Unveils 2027 Alaska Lineup from Seattle, SF

Carnival Cruise Line has revealed its 2027 Alaska season plans, announcing that Carnival Spirit and Carnival Legend will both sail from Seattle.

The Carnival Spirit cruise ship docked in Alaska

GLBP and Loa Carbon Partner to Supply Renewable E-LNG

Galveston LNG Bunker Port enters into letter of intent with Loa Carbon to receive renewable e-methane for liquefaction at its upcoming facility.

Galveston container port in Texas

BIMCO Adopts New Clause for USTR-Linked Shipping Risks

Documentary Committee of BIMCO introduces contract clause to tackle legal uncertainties stemming from the U.S. Trade Representative’s recent plans

A COSCO Shipping cargo ship at sea

Majestic Princess Begins Atlantic Crossing to North America

The Majestic Princess recently departed from Southampton to begin a repositioning cruise across the Atlantic, heading for Canada and New England.

The Majestic Princess cruise ship

Carnival Expands 2027-28 Cruises From New Orleans

Carnival unveils first part of its 2027-2028 voyage schedule and officially opens bookings, featuring increase in cruise capacity from New Orleans

The Carnival Dream cruise ship

Port of LA Sets June Record Amid Early Holiday Shipments

The Port of Los Angeles processed 892,340 Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units (TEUs) in June, achieving an 8% rise over the same month in 2024.

Cranes at the Port of Los Angeles at dusk

New Cruise Terminal Planned for Brazil's Port of Santos

The Port of Santos in Brazil could soon feature a new cruise terminal and tourism hub as part of the ambitious Santos Vivo initiative.

The coastline of Santos, Brazil showing the port in the background

MSC Cruises Reveals U.S. Summer 2027 Ship Lineup

MSC Cruises has unveiled its U.S. deployment plans for summer 2027, featuring six ships sailing from four ports, according to a press release.

The MSC Poesia cruise ship

Panama Canal Recovers as Rainfall Stabilizes Operations

While the Red Sea once again dominates maritime headlines, another key global shipping passage has quietly returned to full operational strength.

A small boat traversing the Panama Canal

Oil Spill Contained at Uruguay's Punta Pereira Terminal

A small oil spill was reported on 2nd July at Uruguay's Punta Pereira Port Terminal during a fuel unloading operation involving a crude tanker.

A small oil spill being contained near the tanker Capella

Ponant's Jazz-Themed Cruise Sets Sail Again in Fall 2025

Ponant Explorations is once again teaming up with the Marseille Jazz des Cinq Continents Festival to bring back its music-focused cruise.

A jazz musician playing the trombone

Medical Emergency Forces Cruise Ship to Return to Ponce

Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas made an unscheduled stop at the Port of Ponce on Wednesday after a passenger experienced a health crisis.

The Icon of the Seas cruise ship

Ponant Plans 48 Caribbean and Central America Cruises

Ponant announces robust winter schedule for 2026-2027 season, featuring 48 sailings across 11 itineraries throughout Central America and Caribbean

The coastline of Costa Rica

LNG Canada Launches Operations in British Columbia

LNG Canada, the liquefied natural gas facility operated by Shell, officially commenced operations on June 22 in Kitimat, British Columbia.

The Canadian flag flying in front of a blue cloudy sky

Seven Cruise Ships to Make PortMiami Debuts in 2025

PortMiami is gearing up to host seven new cruise ships throughout 2025, featuring both brand-new vessels and ships making their first call.

Miami cruise terminal

Royal Caribbean Adjusts Alaska Cruises on Serenade Ship

Royal Caribbean has updated several upcoming cruise schedules for its Serenade of the Seas ship, affecting selected voyages through Alaska.

The Serenade of the Seas cruise ship at sea

Grounded Bulk Carrier Begins Offloading Limestone Cargo

Self-unloading bulk carrier Hon. James L. Oberstar, which ran aground on June 8th, is now transferring its limestone cargo to another vessel.

The James L Oberstar bulk carrier offloading cargo to another vessel