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Juneau, Alaska Implements Cap on Cruise Passenger Arrivals

The City and Borough of Juneau and the cruise lines visiting the port have signed a Memorandum of Agreement aimed at managing visitor volume.

A cruise ship off the shores of Juneau, Alaska

Violation of Napali by Celebrity Edge Remains Inconclusive

The Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources reported that the investigation into the cruise ship Celebrity Edge remains inconclusive.

The Napali coastline

John Hopkins Engineers Begin Assessing US Bridges Near Ports

The US National Transportation & Safety Board has called on bridge owners across the country to take immediate measures to protect their structures

The collapsed Francis Scott Key bridge in Baltimore

CMA CGM Hit with $1.975m Fine in the United States

The Federal Maritime Commission has reached compromise agreements with three companies: CMA CGM and two ocean transportation intermediaries.

A CMA CGM feeder vessel at sea

Carnival & Maritime University of Mexico Launch Cadet Program

Carnival Cruise Line has announced a partnership with the Maritime and Port University of Mexico to establish a cadet program aboard its fleet.

A Carnival Cruise Line ship in port

Baltimore Welcomes Cruise Ships After Eight Week Break

Carnival Pride and Vision of the Seas returned to Baltimore this weekend, signaling the resumption of cruise operations after a two-month break.

Baltimore Harbor at night

Judge Denies Plea to Halt Virginia Beach Offshore Wind Project

A U.S. federal judge has denied a request to halt the construction of Dominion Energy's Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind project in Virginia Beach.

The coastline at Virginia Beach, VA

Accused Tug in Tobago Oil Spill Arrested on Other Charges

Nearly four months after Tobago experienced one of its worst environmental disasters, the tug allegedly responsible is arrested on separate charges

Close up of an oil slick at sea

Port of Los Angeles Sees 12% April Increase Compared to 2023

The Port of Los Angeles handled 770,337 container units in April, marking a 12% increase over 2023 and the ninth month of year-over-year growth.

A container port at sunset

Search for Missing De Gallant Crew Members Ends

Blue Schooner received official confirmation of the end of the search for the missing crew of the sailing boat De Gallant which sank on Tuesday.

A search and rescue helicopter at sea

Brazilian Port Finds Temp Solution to Terminal Operator Woes

Authorities in Brazil have implemented a temporary solution to manage one of the country's ports, nearly 18 months after the previous operator left

An aerial view of a container terminal

Port of Seattle Starts Renovation of Ship Supply Building

The Port of Seattle has announced the commencement of the renovation and modernization of the Ship Supply Building at Fishermen’s Terminal.

The Port of Seattle

Pearl Seas Cruises Announces Biggest Great Lakes Season Yet

Pearl Seas Cruises announces its largest, most ambitious Great Lakes season to date, featuring four itineraries that include stops at 16 ports.

A lighthouse on Lake Michigan

Port of Charleston Resumes Cargo Operations

The Port of Charleston and the South Carolina Inland Port announced the resumption of all cargo operations yesterday at approximately 5:00 AM.

A bridge in Charleston, South Carolina at sunset

MSC Announce North Peru Feeder Service From Salaverry & Paita

MSC has announced the launch of their “North Peru Feeder,” a new dedicated feeder service sailing from Salaverry and Paita in Peru.

An MSC container ship at sea

Dali Container Ship Finally Returns to Port of Baltimore

Dali, the containership responsible for the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse on March 26, returned to the port of Baltimore on Monday.

AI generated image of container ships sailing past the Francis Scott Key bridge

Charleston Port & Inland Harbors Close Due to Software Issue

The South Carolina Ports Authority had to close the Charleston port and inland harbors for the entire day yesterday due to a software issue.

Charleston harbor

Report Finds Annual Economic Impact Growth for PortMiami

PortMiami's annual economic impact has surged to $61.4 billion, up from $41.4 billion in 2016 according to a study conducted by Martin Associates

The Port of Miami as seen from the sea

Fire Breaks Out on Decommissioned Vessel at Port of Spain

On Tuesday, May 14, the Port of Spain reported a fire on a retired vessel, AV Aqua Marine, anchored off the Trinidad and Tobago port.

The Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago

Another Month of Cargo Growth for Long Beach in April

The Port of Long Beach in California, USA moved 750,424 TEUs in April, marking a 14.4% increase compared to the same month in 2023.

Aerial view of shipping containers in a port