The Americas

20 Sep 2024

Lindblad Expeditions Announces 2026 Amazon Cruises

Lindblad Expeditions has unveiled its 2026 cruise offerings along the Upper Amazon River and in Peru, featuring sailings aboard the Delfin III.

Lindblad Expeditions Announces 2026 Amazon Cruises
20 Sep 2024

US DoJ Sues Singaporean Firms for $100M Over Bridge Collapse

The US Department of Justice launches civil lawsuit demanding $100 million in damages from two Singaporean companies who own and operate the Dali

US DoJ Sues Singaporean Firms for $100M Over Bridge Collapse
19 Sep 2024

Containership Tokyo Bay Collides with Ro-Ro Ferry in Santos

A container ship, the Tokyo Bay, has deviated from its course and collided with a Ro-Ro ferry, the Dersa FB-30, at the Port of Santos, Brazil.

Containership Tokyo Bay Collides with Ro-Ro Ferry in Santos
19 Sep 2024

Carnival Wraps Up "Your Peek at Paradise" Roadshow in Chicago

Carnival Cruise Line concluded its “Your Peek at Paradise” roadshow with a final event held for travel advisors in Chicago over the weekend.

Carnival Wraps Up "Your Peek at Paradise" Roadshow in Chicago
18 Sep 2024

Port of New Orleans Resumes Full Operations After Hurricane

The Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) and the New Orleans Public Belt (NOPB) have fully restored regular operations following Hurricane Francine.

Port of New Orleans Resumes Full Operations After Hurricane
17 Sep 2024

Potential U.S. East & Gulf Coast Dockworker Strike Looms Large

With less than two weeks left to reach an agreement, the possibility of 45,000 American dockworkers going on strike next month appears likely.

Potential U.S. East & Gulf Coast Dockworker Strike Looms Large
17 Sep 2024

Ribost Gets Permit to Add New Storage Tanks at Long Beach Port

Ribost Terminals submitted a request for a Harbor Development Permit to build two petroleum storage tanks, each with a capacity of 25,000 barrels

Ribost Gets Permit to Add New Storage Tanks at Long Beach Port
16 Sep 2024

Disney Destiny to Launch from Fort Lauderdale in 2025

Disney’s new ship, Disney Destiny, will offer four- and five-night cruises from Fort Lauderdale’s Port Everglades during its debut season.

Disney Destiny to Launch from Fort Lauderdale in 2025
13 Sep 2024

Royal Caribbean Adds Cabo Rojo, Dominican Republic to Itineraries

Royal Caribbean International has announced plans to include Cabo Rojo, Dominican Republic, as a new destination starting in October 2024.

Royal Caribbean Adds Cabo Rojo, Dominican Republic to Itineraries
12 Sep 2024

Carnival Monitoring Hurricane Francine for Potential Impact

Carnival Cruise Line is closely tracking Hurricane Francine and assessing its possible effects on cruise operations in the Gulf region.

Carnival Monitoring Hurricane Francine for Potential Impact
12 Sep 2024

Seattle to Focus on Emissions Cuts in Cruise Agreements

Seattle takes significant step toward sustainability by making GHG reduction core requirement for renewing long-term cruise berthing agreements.

Seattle to Focus on Emissions Cuts in Cruise Agreements
12 Sep 2024

$16 Million Settlement Reached Over Jacksonville Ship Fire

On September 9th, a settlement exceeding $16 million was reached in a lawsuit stemming from the fire aboard the Hoegh Xiamen in Jacksonville, USA

$16 Million Settlement Reached Over Jacksonville Ship Fire
11 Sep 2024

Carnival Spirit Begins Series of Long Cruises from Seattle

Today, Wednesday 11th September, the Carnival Spirit is to depart from Seattle on the first of three consecutive Carnival Journeys voyages.

Carnival Spirit Begins Series of Long Cruises from Seattle
11 Sep 2024

World Explorer Makes First Visit to Montréal on September 8

Cruise ship, World Explorer, made its debut visit to the Port of Montréal on Sunday September 8, 2024, setting sail from the port the next day.

World Explorer Makes First Visit to Montréal on September 8
10 Sep 2024

TOG MOR Barge Runs Aground Near Coatzacoalcos, Crew Rescued

September 8, a pipe-laying barge ran aground near Villa Allende, east of the Coatzacoalcos River mouth in Mexico, due to wind and rough seas.

TOG MOR Barge Runs Aground Near Coatzacoalcos, Crew Rescued