PortMiami Sets New Single Day Passenger Record
A social media announcement confirmed PortMiami achieved a milestone after handling ten cruise ships and more than 75,000 passengers in one day.
Ports & Logistics
Brazil Approves Major Expansion for Rio Brasil Terminal
Government gives green light to $175 million private investment aimed at expanding and modernizing Rio Brasil Terminal at Port of Rio de Janeiro.
Costa Expands Electric Truck Use in Port Logistics
Costa Cruises strengthens sustainability efforts by increasing the use of electric trucks within its port logistics network of Genoa and Savona.
Jamaica Reopens Cruise Ports After Hurricane Mellissa
All major Jamaican cruise ports have officially reopened following Hurricane Mellissa, according to a statement released by national authorities.
New Zealand Confirms Support for Coastal Shipping Rules
New Zealand’s government reaffirmed its cabotage regulations, which require domestic coastal shipping be carried out by vessels registered in NZ.
HD Hyundai Partners with Tamil Nadu for $2bn Shipyard
South Korea's HD Hyundai has entered into an agreement with the Tamil Nadu state government to develop a $2 billion shipyard facility in Madurai.
Louis Dreyfus Joins AD Ports to Develop Bulk Facility in Karachi
Louis Dreyfus to partner with subsidiary of AD Ports Group to develop clean bulk handling and storage facility for agricultural goods at Karachi.
Stockholm Expects 157 Cruise Calls and 300,000 Guests in 2026
Ports of Stockholm has announced continued growth in cruise traffic, forecasting 157 ship calls and approximately 300,000 passengers for 2026.
South Africa Refers Price-Fixing Case Against Major Lines
South Africa’s Competition Commission formally refers price-fixing case involving eight container carriers to the country’s Competition Tribunal
Philadelphia Begins Work on New Cruise Terminal for NCL
The Port of Philadelphia has officially broken ground on the long-anticipated PhilaPort Cruise Terminal, a new homeport for Norwegian Cruise Line
IKEA Supply Becomes First Shipper to Join DCSA+ Initiative
IKEA Supply joins DCSA+, the Digital Container Shipping Association’s partnership program aimed at advancing digital standards across the sector.
Cargo Ship Strikes Pier While Entering Busan’s Gamcheon Port
A cargo ship allided with a pier while entering Busan’s Gamcheon Port on December 1. All crew were unharmed and no marine pollution was reported.
Rotterdam Plans New Offshore Wind Terminal for 2029 Launch
The Port of Rotterdam Authority has revealed plans to develop a new 450,000 sq m terminal with direct nautical access for offshore wind activities
Fire Contained on Chiquita Voyager at Wilmington Port
A significant fire erupted aboard the Liberian flagged containership Chiquita Voyager at the Port of Wilmington, North Carolina on November 26th
Greenock Cruise Port Celebrates Record Breaking Season
Greenock Cruise Port in Scotland, in the United Kingdom has wrapped up its most successful season ever, according to a recent press release.
Maersk Says No Fixed Date Yet for Suez Canal Return
Maersk says it has not committed to a date for resuming transits through the Suez Canal, even though the SCA announced their return in December.
AD Ports Expands in Egypt With New Stake in ALCN
AD Ports Group acquires the Saudi Egyptian Investment Company’s (SEIC) entire 19.3% share in Alexandria Container & Cargo Handling Company.
Fire Erupts on Containership One Henry Hudson in Los Angeles
A significant blaze broke out on the container ship One Henry Hudson while it was berthed at the Port of Los Angeles on Friday November 21st.
CMA CGM and AD Ports to Expand Khalifa Terminal Capacity
France’s CMA CGM Group and Abu Dhabi’s AD Ports have agreed to enlarge their container terminal at Khalifa Port less than a year after it opened.
Port of Quebec Marks Four Season Cruise Activity in 2025
The Port of Quebec announced in a press release that it hosted cruise ships across four seasons this year, from January 28 through November 2.