Car Carrier Ordering Slows as Overcapacity Risks Rise
MSC Cruises Partners With ORCA for Alaska Whale Research
Estonia Detains Baltic Spirit Over Suspected Smuggling
Medical Evacuation Carried Out on Icon of the Seas
Spectrum of the Seas China Sailings Updated Through 2027
Celebrity Reflection Turns Weekend Sailing Into Sea Days
Virgin Voyages Launches Valentine’s Day Breakup Hotline
Shipping
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd to Restart Red Sea Routing
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd are to return to Red Sea transits on one of their joint Gemini Cooperation services, taking a step back into the region.
Two Crew Still Missing After Bulk Carrier Sinks Near Hainan
Two sailors remain unaccounted for after a bulk carrier sank in the Gulf of Tonkin during severe weather off the coast of China’s Hainan Island.
India Launches $1.2bn Plan to Boost Container Production
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announces initiative that includes ₹10,000 crore program to build domestic container manufacturing industry.
Stonepeak and CMA CGM Form $10bn Global Terminal Venture
US infrastructure investment firm Stonepeak enters into major joint venture agreement with CMA CGM in terminal deal valued at nearly $10 billion.
Ports
MSC Orchestra Held Offshore as Marseille Protest Blocks Port
MSC Orchestra was unable to enter the French port of Marseille yesterday after protesting maritime workers blocked access to the harbor entrance.
APM Terminals Ready to Step In at Panama Canal Ports
Maersk-controlled APM Terminals has indicated that it may take on a temporary role in operating the Balboa and Cristobal terminal facilities.
Galveston LNG Partners With TOTE on Jones Act Bunker Fleet
Texas's Galveston LNG Bunker Port enters into partnership with TOTE Services to develop, operate fleet of Jones Act-compliant LNG bunkering vessels
Kai Tak Cruise Terminal Marks Milestones Entering 2026
Kai Tak Cruise Terminal reports achievements as it enters 13th year of operations including that during 2025 it hosted seven inaugural cruise calls.
Accidents
Norwegian Breakaway Returns to NYC Early Due to Winter Storm
Norwegian Breakaway arrived back in New York City one day ahead of its schedule thanks to a winter weather system impacting its planned itinerary.
Spanish Police Dismantle Major Maritime Cocaine Network
Spanish police have dismantled a large-scale maritime drug smuggling operation following a year-long investigation, leading to more than 100 arrests.
Seven Seas Voyager Reports Limited Illness During Voyage
Regent Seven Seas Cruises’ Seven Seas Voyager has recorded a small number of illness cases during its 14-day round-trip sailing from Cape Town.
Eikborg Loses Rudder After Grounding Near Portuguese Port
Dutch-flagged general cargo ship Eikborg suffers loss of rudder control following a brief grounding while departing the port of Figueira da Foz.
Cruise Industry
China’s Shipyards Shift Toward AI-Driven Cruise Ship Building
China’s shipbuilding sector is moving into a new phase shaped by faster production, advanced automation, and the growing use of AI in its processes
MSC Meraviglia Delays NYC Departure Due to Severe Weather
MSC Meraviglia postponed its departure from NYC because of unfavorable weather conditions in the area according to a statement shared with guests.
Royal Caribbean Expands Use of AI to Enhance Guest Experience
Royal Caribbean Group is leveraging AI and generative AI to improve performance and strengthen operations, according to Chairman/CEO Jason Liberty
MSC Expands Yacht Club to Musica and Orchestra Ships
MSC Cruises will be adding its MSC Yacht Club experience to two more vessels, MSC Musica and MSC Orchestra, according to a company press release.
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