1 day ago

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year from Maritime Bell

Maritime Bell would like to wish all of our readers a very merry Christmas and a happy and prosperous 2025. See you in 2025!

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year from Maritime Bell
1 day ago

Carnival Corporation Named a Best-Managed Company for 2024

Carnival has earned a spot on The Wall Street Journal's Management Top 250 list, being recognized as one of the Best-Managed Companies of 2024.

Carnival Corporation Named a Best-Managed Company for 2024
1 day ago

South Korea Awards 1.9GW of Offshore Wind Capacity in Auction

South Korea's Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy has allocated nearly 1.9GW of offshore wind capacity via its latest offshore wind auction.

South Korea Awards 1.9GW of Offshore Wind Capacity in Auction
1 day ago

MSC Cruises Centralizes Crew Recruitment at Italian HQ

MSC Cruises has announced a major overhaul of its hiring process, moving all crew recruitment activities to its office in Sorrento, Italy.

MSC Cruises Centralizes Crew Recruitment at Italian HQ
1 day ago

COSCO Expands Dry Bulk Fleet with 10 New Kamsarmax Vessels

COSCO Shipping is advancing its large-scale expansion in the dry bulk sector with a new order for 10 kamsarmax bulk carriers.

COSCO Expands Dry Bulk Fleet with 10 New Kamsarmax Vessels
2 days ago

Hapag-Lloyd Announces Rate Hike for India-Middle East to US

Hapag-Lloyd has announced a GRI / GRA for container shipments moving from the Indian Subcontinent and Middle East to North America.

Hapag-Lloyd Announces Rate Hike for India-Middle East to US
2 days ago

Port of Oakland Secures $10.5M Grant for Zero-Emission Shift

The Port of Oakland has been awarded $10.5 million from the EPA as a part of the agency’s Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicle grant program.

Port of Oakland Secures $10.5M Grant for Zero-Emission Shift
2 days ago

Doun Kisen Expands Bulk Carrier Fleet with Four New Orders

Japan's Doun Kisen has increased its bulk carrier orderbook in China, placing orders for four vessels according to multiple shipbroking sources.

Doun Kisen Expands Bulk Carrier Fleet with Four New Orders
3 days ago

Saudi Arabia Launches 'No Limits' Campaign with Aroya Cruise

The SRSA has unveiled the "No Limits" campaign in conjunction with the maiden voyage of the Aroya, Saudi's first cruise ship to sail the Red Sea

Saudi Arabia Launches 'No Limits' Campaign with Aroya Cruise
4 days ago

Biden Unveils Plan for Net-Zero Emissions in Maritime Sector

On December 11th, U.S. President Joe Biden introduced the U.S. Maritime Decarbonization Action Plan, aimed at decarbonizing the maritime industry

Biden Unveils Plan for Net-Zero Emissions in Maritime Sector
5 days ago

CMA CGM Secures 30-Year Deal to Operate Lyon Container Ports

The port of Lyon is set for a major upgrade as CMA CGM has secured a 30-year contract to manage two of its container terminals.

CMA CGM Secures 30-Year Deal to Operate Lyon Container Ports
5 days ago

China Expands Lead as World’s Top Shipowning Nation

China is solidifying its position as the world's largest shipowning nation, pulling nearly 30 million gross tons ahead of Greece, according to a report

China Expands Lead as World’s Top Shipowning Nation
13 Dec 2024

Royal Caribbean Announces Increased Dividend for Shareholders

Royal Caribbean Cruises' Board of Directors has approved a quarterly dividend of $0.55 per common share, payable on January 13 to shareholders.

Royal Caribbean Announces Increased Dividend for Shareholders
13 Dec 2024

Wallenius Wilhelmsen Secures Major Deals with Biofuel Focus

Wallenius Wilhelmsen finalizes two long-term shipping agreements with automobile manufacturers, both featuring a commitment to using biofuel.

Wallenius Wilhelmsen Secures Major Deals with Biofuel Focus
13 Dec 2024

Greenpeace to Pay £300,000 in Settlement with Shell

Greenpeace reached a settlement with Shell, agreeing to pay £300,000 (aprx $383,000) to the Royal National Lifeboat Institution as part of the resolution.

Greenpeace to Pay £300,000 in Settlement with Shell