COSCO Downplays Inclusion on US Pentagon Military List
COSCO tries to minimize concerns following its addition to a US Department of Defense list of companies with alleged ties to China’s PLA.
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Brazil Prepares for Greener Fuels in Cruise Industry
Brazilian authorities and suppliers are gearing up to embrace the cruise industry’s newest green technologies and sustainable fuels.
MSC Orchestra Marks First Cruise Ship Visit to Salvador in 2025
The MSC Orchestra became the first cruise ship to dock at Salvador in 2025, arriving on January 2 as part of a New Year’s cruise itinerary.
COSCO & Other Chinese Firms Added to US Pentagon Blacklist
COSCO has been included in a list of companies the US Department of Defense identifies as having ties to China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA).
BOEM Seeks Input on Offshore Wind Leasing Near Guam
The US Bureau of Ocean Energy Management issued a call for information and nominations regarding potential wind energy leasing off the coast of Guam.
Critical Dockworker Talks Resume to Avert January Strike
Negotiations are to restart between employers and dockworker unions on the US East and Gulf coasts in an attempt to prevent a January 15 strike.
Costa Deliziosa Celebrates NY in Rio During World Cruise
The Costa Deliziosa recently docked at Rio de Janeiro’s Pier Mauá Cruise Terminal as part of its 2024-2025 world cruise with Costa Cruises.
Equinor Secures $3B Funding for Empire Wind 1 in the US
Norwegian energy leader Equinor has secured a $3 billion financing package to support its Empire Wind 1 project in the United States.
Carnival Cruise Line Rings in New Year Honoring Military Heroes
For the fourth year running Carnival celebrated New Year in New York’s Times Square, reaffirming its commitment to honoring military service members.
Hapag-Lloyd Announces Rate Hike for India-Middle East to US
Hapag-Lloyd has announced a GRI / GRA for container shipments moving from the Indian Subcontinent and Middle East to North America.
Port of Oakland Secures $10.5M Grant for Zero-Emission Shift
The Port of Oakland has been awarded $10.5 million from the EPA as a part of the agency’s Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicle grant program.
Biden Unveils Plan for Net-Zero Emissions in Maritime Sector
On December 11th, U.S. President Joe Biden introduced the U.S. Maritime Decarbonization Action Plan, aimed at decarbonizing the maritime industry
Atlantic Canada Sets Cruise Passenger Record with 1M Visitors
The Atlantic Canada Cruise Association (ACCA) has reported a historic milestone for the region, surpassing 1 million cruise passengers in 2024.
Tanker Rescues Skipper from Burning Yacht Near Puerto Rico
On December 6, the crew of the tanker Orange Ocean rescued a skipper from a burning yacht, approximately 420 miles north of Puerto Rico.
US Regulators Delay Launch of New Asian Shipping Alliance
Plans for the Premier Alliance, a new shipping consortium in Asia, have been delayed after intervention from the U.S. Federal Maritime Commission
Greece & Mexico to Introduce Cruise Passenger Taxes in 2025
Starting in 2025, both Greece and Mexico will implement new taxes on cruise passengers as part of their efforts to address overtourism.
Dominican Republic Seizes Record 9.5 Tons of Cocaine at Port
In a huge drug bust, the National Directorate of Drug Control confiscated 9,588 kilograms of cocaine at the Multimodal Caucedo Port in Boca Chica
Celebrity Cruises Debuts Homeporting at Port Canaveral
Celebrity Cruises has kicked off its first-ever homeporting season at Port Canaveral with the arrival of the Celebrity Equinox.
U.S. Imposes Sanctions on Iranian Oil Shipping Network
The United States has announced sanctions against 35 entities and vessels linked to the transportation of Iranian petroleum and its derivatives.
Norwegian Cruise Line Announces 2025-26 Tampa Itineraries
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has announced the redeployment of Norwegian Dawn and Norwegian Star to Tampa for the 2025-26 winter season.