Disney Adventure Delivered as Line’s Largest Ship to Date
Jamaica Reaches 300,000 Visitors as Tourism Rebounds Strongly
Port of Rouen Ends 2025 with Strong Ocean & River Cruise Activity
Odfjell Launches First Green Deep Sea Corridor Brazil–Europe
Holland America to Stream FIFA World Cup 26 Across Entire Fleet
Port of Brisbane Welcomes Its 500th Cruise Ship Arrival
Coca-Cola Christmas Truck Brings Festive Cheer to AIDAnova
Shipping
SSY to Acquire Grieg Shipbrokers in Major Expansion Move
United Kingdom based shipbroking group SSY has reached an agreement to acquire Grieg Shipbrokers, one of Scandinavia’s oldest brokerage firms.
Notorious Bulk Carrier Sage Sagittarius Sold for Scrapping
Nippon Yusen Kaisha’s Sage Sagittarius, a 25 year old post panamax bulk carrier known for its troubled past, has been sold for demolition.
Hapag-Lloyd Orders Methanol-Fueled Ships in Fleet Upgrade
Hapag-Lloyd has advanced its fleet modernization strategy by ordering eight dual-fuel methanol container ships from China’s CIMC Raffles.
NYK Orders New Car Carrier with Autonomous Tech Features
NYK Line has placed an order with Shinkai Toyohashi Shipbuilding for a new car carrier equipped with the latest digital marine DX technologies.
Ports
Atlantic Canada Marks Milestones in Strong 2025 Cruise Season
The ACCA reports a successful 2025 cruise season, highlighted by first time port visits, major achievements and cooperation across the region.
Port Tarragona Wraps 2025 Season with Strong Cruise Numbers
Port Tarragona concludes its 2025 cruise season with 62 ship calls and 126,348 passengers, confirming that 2025 ranks as its third strongest season
Brazil Approves Major Expansion for Rio Brasil Terminal
Government gives green light to $175 million private investment aimed at expanding and modernizing Rio Brasil Terminal at Port of Rio de Janeiro.
Accidents
Passenger Airlifted from Celebrity Apex After Medical Crisis
A traveler onboard the cruise ship Celebrity Apex was evacuated by air after becoming seriously ill while the ship was en route to Port Canaveral
Jamaica Reopens Cruise Ports After Hurricane Mellissa
All major Jamaican cruise ports have officially reopened following Hurricane Mellissa, according to a statement released by national authorities.
Container Ship Orita Towed After Engine Failure
Container vessel Orita experienced an engine breakdown while navigating the Çanakkale Strait on 9 December during a voyage from Aliağa to Kocaeli
Containers Lost Near Isle of Wight Cause Delays and Warnings
Sixteen shipping containers were lost from the cargo vessel Baltic Klipper near the Nab Tower lighthouse close to Bembridge, Isle of Wight, UK.
Cruise Industry
AIDAdiva Makes Historic First Transit Through Panama Canal
AIDAdiva has completed passage through the Panama Canal during its world cruise, marking the first time an AIDA vessel has sailed the waterway.
Margaritaville Expands Free Hero Cabins for Holiday Season
Margaritaville at Sea launched its holiday giveback campaign, widening the availability of free hero cabins aboard the Paradise and Islander.
MSC Orders New Frontier Class Ships from Meyer Werft
MSC Cruises has revealed an order for four next generation cruise ships, along with options for two additional vessels, from Meyer Werft.
Costa Highlights 2026 Strategy at Global Summit in Barcelona
Costa Cruises held the second edition of the Costa Global Summit in Barcelona, with more than 2,500 attendees including partners and travel advisors
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