COSCO Downplays Inclusion on US Pentagon Military List
COSCO tries to minimize concerns following its addition to a US Department of Defense list of companies with alleged ties to China’s PLA.
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Brazil Prepares for Greener Fuels in Cruise Industry
Brazilian authorities and suppliers are gearing up to embrace the cruise industry’s newest green technologies and sustainable fuels.
MSC Orchestra Marks First Cruise Ship Visit to Salvador in 2025
The MSC Orchestra became the first cruise ship to dock at Salvador in 2025, arriving on January 2 as part of a New Year’s cruise itinerary.
COSCO & Other Chinese Firms Added to US Pentagon Blacklist
COSCO has been included in a list of companies the US Department of Defense identifies as having ties to China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA).
Nassau Cruise Port Sets Record with 5.6M Passengers in 2024
Nassau Cruise Port (NCP) has achieved a new milestone, welcoming 5.6 million cruise passengers in 2024, surpassing its previous annual records.
BOEM Seeks Input on Offshore Wind Leasing Near Guam
The US Bureau of Ocean Energy Management issued a call for information and nominations regarding potential wind energy leasing off the coast of Guam.
Critical Dockworker Talks Resume to Avert January Strike
Negotiations are to restart between employers and dockworker unions on the US East and Gulf coasts in an attempt to prevent a January 15 strike.
Costa Deliziosa Celebrates NY in Rio During World Cruise
The Costa Deliziosa recently docked at Rio de Janeiro’s Pier Mauá Cruise Terminal as part of its 2024-2025 world cruise with Costa Cruises.
Equinor Secures $3B Funding for Empire Wind 1 in the US
Norwegian energy leader Equinor has secured a $3 billion financing package to support its Empire Wind 1 project in the United States.
Carnival Cruise Line Rings in New Year Honoring Military Heroes
For the fourth year running Carnival celebrated New Year in New York’s Times Square, reaffirming its commitment to honoring military service members.
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.
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.
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
Atlantic Canada Sets Cruise Passenger Record with 1M Visitors
The Atlantic Canada Cruise Association (ACCA) has reported a historic milestone for the region, surpassing 1 million cruise passengers in 2024.
Holland America & Carnival Rebrand Half Moon Cay as RelaxAway
Holland America Line and Carnival Cruise Line announce that Half Moon Cay will be rebranded as RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay as part of some upgrades.