Kalmar and APM Terminals Partner on Terminal Automation
Viking Ullur Evacuated After Running Aground on Danube River
World Asia’s Onboard Shopping Experience Unveiled by MSC
ICTSI Extends Manila Container Terminal Deal Until 2063
Celebrity Cruises Raises Daily Gratuities Across All Cabins
Virgin Voyages to Debut Scandinavia and Baltic Cruises in 2028
CMA CGM and Stonepeak Launch Global Terminal Joint Venture
Shipping
CMA CGM Names First French-Flagged LNG Megaship in Le Havre
CMA CGM has officially named its newest LNG-powered container ship, CMA CGM Notre Dame, during a ceremony in Le Havre.
Mintra and MARINA Partner to Advance Filipino Seafarer Training
Maritime training and workforce management provider Mintra signa MOU with MARINA to strengthen digital learning and skills development.
Siera Marine Wins Funding to Expand Australian Seafarer Training
Australia's Siera Marine Management secures funding through government’s Maritime Skills and Training Initiative to increase qualified seafarers.
IMO Backs Carbon Mineralization Pathway for Shipping
Proposal to classify carbon mineralization as a permanent carbon storage method for shipping receives in-principle backing at the IMO.
Ports
Port of Rotterdam Cargo Volumes Edge Higher in First Half
The Port of Rotterdam handled 212 million tonnes of cargo during the first six months of 2026, representing a 0.4% increase.
DP World Port Botany Gates to Close During Industrial Action
DP World to temporarily close the gates at Port Botany for four hours on Friday as protected industrial action impacts landside operations.
Panama Canal Reduces Booking Slots Over El Niño Concerns
Panama Canal Authority to reduce daily transit bookings as concerns grow that El Niño weather pattern could limit water supplies.
MARAD and Long Beach to Explore Nuclear Power for Ships
The U.S. Maritime Administration is to sign landmark agreement with the Port of Long Beach to study the use of small modular reactors (SMRs).
Accidents
Filipino Crew Member Injured in Fall on Cruise Ship Near Greece
A Filipino crew member suffered serious injuries after falling several meters while working aboard a cruise ship anchored off the Greek island of Spetses
British Cruise Passenger Found Dead During Santorini Visit
A 62-year-old British cruise passenger has been found dead in her cabin while her cruise ship was visiting the Greek island of Santorini.
Rescue Effort Continues After Vietnamese Cargo Ship Sinks
Large-scale international search and rescue operation continues in South China Sea after Vietnamese general cargo vessel Khoi Nguyen 18 sank.
Disney Dream Crew Drink Tampering Claim Investigated in Spain
Spanish authorities have launched an investigation after a crew member aboard the Disney Dream reported a suspected drink tampering incident.
Cruise Industry
MSC and ORCA Launch Whale Research Partnership in Alaska
La Coruna Set for Busy Cruise Day During Total Solar Eclipse
La Coruna is gearing up for one of its busiest cruise days in recent years, with five cruise ships due to arrive on August 12 for the solar eclipse.
Princess Marks 25 Years of Shore Power Leadership in Juneau
Princess Cruises is marking the 25th anniversary of completing the cruise industry's first hydroelectric shore power connection in Juneau, Alaska, in 2001.
Viking Unveils 2028-29 Ocean Cruise Season and New Ships
Viking announces details of its 2028-29 ocean cruise program, featuring 80 itineraries to visit 301 ports across 84 countries on six continents.