Hapag Lloyd Expands Stake in Indian Ports Group
Windstar Unveils Hybrid River and Ocean Cruise Concept
Costa Favolosa Begins Transatlantic Voyage to Europe
French Court Sentences Chinese Captain in Shadow Fleet Case
Royal Caribbean Launches New Rewards Credit Cards
Gothenburg Port Expands with New Land Acquisition
San Diego Port Lockdown Briefly Disrupts Cruise Ops
Shipping
Two COSCO Vessels Finally Transit Strait of Hormuz
Two large COSCO container ships, CSCL Indian Ocean and CSCL Arctic Ocean, were given permission to pass through the Strait of Hormuz on March 30.
Bahrain Imposes Night Maritime Curfew Amid Security Concerns
The Kingdom of Bahrain has introduced a maritime curfew for sailors and seafarers, restricting movement between 6:00 pm and 4:00 am local time.
Coast Guard Ready for Great Lakes Ice Despite Vessel Shortage
The U.S. Coast Guard remains ready to support navigation through icy conditions on the Great Lakes, despite a shortage of available icebreakers.
Indian LPG Tankers Safely Transit Strait of Hormuz
India’s Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas announced on March 29 that two Indian-flagged LPG carriers have transited the Strait of Hormuz.
Ports
Brisbane Cruise Terminal Records Strong Summer Season
Brisbane International Cruise Terminal has wrapped up a successful summer season, marking another important period for Queensland’s cruise sector.
Cruise Operations Disrupted by Blaze at Barcelona Port
A fire at the Port of Barcelona on Sunday caused significant disruption to cruise activities, with plumes of black smoke spreading across the area
PhilaPort Cruise Terminal Delayed Ahead of 2026 Launch
Construction of the new PhilaPort Cruise Terminal in Philadelphia, USA is experiencing notable delays, according to a report by 6 ABC Action News.
Accidents
Cargo Ship Hits Railway Bridge at Neuss Port, Germany
A container vessel collided with a railway bridge at the port of Neuss, near Düsseldorf, on Tuesday morning at around 10.00am, March 24th.
Two Ships Collide on Mississippi River, One Grounds
U.S. Coast Guard reports a collision between two vessels on the Mississippi River on March 23, which resulted in one of the ships running aground
COSCO Resumes Bookings as Gulf Shipping Outlook Improves
Container shipping shows signs of renewed confidence in the fourth week of the Persian Gulf conflict, as COSCO announced it would restart bookings.
Mein Schiff 4 Operating With Minimal Crew in Abu Dhabi
TUI has reduced the crew onboard Mein Schiff 4, which remains unable to leave Abu Dhabi due to ongoing concerns related to the situation with Iran.
Cruise Industry
2027 Arctic Photography Expedition Unveiled by Aurora
Aurora Expeditions introduces a new Arctic photography voyage for 2027, following demand for its previously sold-out Antarctica photography trip.
Brilliant Lady Bags First Panama Canal Transit for Virgin
Virgin Voyages’ Brilliant Lady has successfully completed its first transit through the Panama Canal, marking a milestone for the cruise brand.
Carnival Donates Towels to Support Swim Lessons in Vanuatu
Carnival Cruise Line has donated over 1,000 towels to support children who are learning to swim in Vanuatu, according to a company statement.
AIDAdiva Opens 2026 Cruise Season at Warnemünde
AIDAdiva marked the start of the 2026 cruise season in Rostock-Warnemünde on Sunday when the ship arrived at the cruise terminal for a turnaround
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