7 Jan 2025

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).

COSCO & Other Chinese Firms Added to US Pentagon Blacklist
7 Jan 2025

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.

Nassau Cruise Port Sets Record with 5.6M Passengers in 2024
6 Jan 2025

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.

BOEM Seeks Input on Offshore Wind Leasing Near Guam
6 Jan 2025

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.

Critical Dockworker Talks Resume to Avert January Strike
6 Jan 2025

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.

Costa Deliziosa Celebrates NY in Rio During World Cruise
3 Jan 2025

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.

Equinor Secures $3B Funding for Empire Wind 1 in the US
3 Jan 2025

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.

Carnival Cruise Line Rings in New Year Honoring Military Heroes
19 Dec 2024

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
19 Dec 2024

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
17 Dec 2024

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
16 Dec 2024

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.

Atlantic Canada Sets Cruise Passenger Record with 1M Visitors
11 Dec 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.

Holland America & Carnival Rebrand Half Moon Cay as RelaxAway
10 Dec 2024

Tanker Rescues Skipper from Burning Yacht Near Puerto Rico

On December 6, the crew of the tanker Orange Ocean rescued a skipper from a burning yacht, approximately 420 miles north of Puerto Rico.

Tanker Rescues Skipper from Burning Yacht Near Puerto Rico
9 Dec 2024

US Regulators Delay Launch of New Asian Shipping Alliance

Plans for the Premier Alliance, a new shipping consortium in Asia, have been delayed after intervention from the U.S. Federal Maritime Commission

US Regulators Delay Launch of New Asian Shipping Alliance
9 Dec 2024

Greece & Mexico to Introduce Cruise Passenger Taxes in 2025

Starting in 2025, both Greece and Mexico will implement new taxes on cruise passengers as part of their efforts to address overtourism.

Greece & Mexico to Introduce Cruise Passenger Taxes in 2025