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

On December 11th, U.S. President Joe Biden introduced the U.S. Maritime Decarbonization Action Plan, aimed at decarbonizing the maritime industry
The Atlantic Canada Cruise Association (ACCA) has reported a historic milestone for the region, surpassing 1 million cruise passengers in 2024.
Holland America Line and Carnival Cruise Line announce that Half Moon Cay will be rebranded as RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay as part of some upgrades.
On December 6, the crew of the tanker Orange Ocean rescued a skipper from a burning yacht, approximately 420 miles north of Puerto Rico.
Plans for the Premier Alliance, a new shipping consortium in Asia, have been delayed after intervention from the U.S. Federal Maritime Commission
Starting in 2025, both Greece and Mexico will implement new taxes on cruise passengers as part of their efforts to address overtourism.
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 has kicked off its first-ever homeporting season at Port Canaveral with the arrival of the Celebrity Equinox.
The United States has announced sanctions against 35 entities and vessels linked to the transportation of Iranian petroleum and its derivatives.
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has announced the redeployment of Norwegian Dawn and Norwegian Star to Tampa for the 2025-26 winter season.
The Brazilian government has unveiled a plan to privatize its port sector, aiming to attract approximately $3 billion in private investments.
The cruise sector is voicing strong opposition to a proposed $42 per person tax for port calls in Mexico which could take effect as early as 2026
The Turks and Caicos Islands have announced that over one million cruise passengers visited the islands in the first 10 months of 2024.
French shipping giant CMA CGM has unveiled its new Maya Service, a weekly shipping route tailored to serve the West Coast of Central America.
Norwegian Cruise Line has revealed that the Norwegian Prima will debut in New Orleans as part of its winter 2026-27 schedule.