Trump Administration Ushers in New FMC Chairman
The Donald Trump administration has introduced significant changes, including appointing a new chairman for the Federal Maritime Commission.

The Donald Trump administration has introduced significant changes, including appointing a new chairman for the Federal Maritime Commission.
In his first hours as 47th president of the USA, Trump made headlines with declarations including a vow to take back control of the Panama Canal.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings and Bahamian officials celebrated a milestone with the groundbreaking of a new cruise pier at Great Stirrup Cay.
The Carnival Pride has set sail from Baltimore on a 14-night voyage to the Panama Canal and Central America, departing Maryland on January 12.
Royal Caribbean’s Artist Discovery Program is returning to the Caribbean, inviting regional artists to contribute to the upcoming Star of the Seas
The Port of San Diego has been awarded a $5 million grant to advance sustainable development at the Tenth Avenue Maritime Terminal.
China’s Ministry of Commerce criticizes US investigation into the country’s shipbuilding industry citing “unilateralism and protectionism.”
Jan 13th: Guyana has reported that Venezuelan authorities seized the tanker Four Plus for entering Venezuelan waters without authorization.
The St. Mary’s River channel was shut down after a 497-foot cargo vessel, Harvest Spirit, ran aground due to mechanical malfunction on January 12
Cunard has revealed its Alaska 2026 itinerary, featuring the Queen Elizabeth embarking on 23 roundtrip sailings from Seattle, USA in 2026.
MSC Cruises announced plans to air a 60-second commercial during the Super Bowl. The ad features two celebrities, whose identities remain a mystery
The International Longshoremen’s Association and United States Maritime Alliance reach a tentative agreement on a new six-year master contract.
COSCO tries to minimize concerns following its addition to a US Department of Defense list of companies with alleged ties to China’s PLA.
Brazilian authorities and suppliers are gearing up to embrace the cruise industry’s newest green technologies and sustainable fuels.
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.