TUI Cruises Introduces Exclusive Mein Schiff Monopoly Game
India Detains Three Tankers in Offshore Oil Smuggling Case
Seabourn Venture Sets New Southern Record in Antarctica
MSC Expands LNG Container Ship Order With Eight More Vessels
Costa Cruises Celebrates World Nutella Day at Sea
Norwegian Bliss Ends Jersey Boys Broadway Production
Harren and NSB Launch New Manning Firm in Philippines
Shipping
Maersk and ONE Report Losses as Container Market Weakens
Pressure on the container shipping sector deepens after Maersk joined ONE in reporting losses in its ocean business for the final quarter of 2025.
Car Carrier Ordering Slows as Overcapacity Risks Rise
Previously booming newbuild market for car carriers is losing momentum, with concerns about excess capacity growing across the PCTC sector.
Estonia Detains Baltic Spirit Over Suspected Smuggling
Bahamas-flagged reefer ship Baltic Spirit is detained by Estonian authorities amid suspicions of smuggling activity connected to Ecuador cargo.
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.
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.
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.
Accidents
Passenger Airlifted From AIDAperla After Medical Emergency
A passenger traveling aboard AIDAperla was evacuated Tuesday morning after experiencing a heart attack while the vessel was sailing near Bonaire.
Medical Evacuation Carried Out on Icon of the Seas
Medical evacuation was conducted on Icon of the Seas during its current Eastern Caribbean sailing after two guests suffered serious medical issues
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.
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.
Cruise Industry
Holland America Line Expands 2027-28 Pacific Itineraries
Holland America announced new itineraries for 2027–28 season, covering destinations including Hawaii, Mexico, Panama Canal, and the Pacific Coast.
Holland America Marks 100 Years of Caribbean Sailing
Holland America is celebrating a century of cruising in the Caribbean with a limited-time promotion that includes a $100 onboard credit for two,
Chimu Launches Literary Retreat Voyage to Antarctica
Chimu Adventures unveils themed expedition, Frozen Chapters: A Literary Retreat to Antarctica, aboard the Ocean Nova, the company announced.
MSC Cruises Partners With ORCA for Alaska Whale Research
MSC reveals collaboration with marine conservation group ORCA, which sees them place first dedicated marine mammal observer onboard MSC Poesia.
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