The Americas

American Cruise Lines Adds New U.S. River Itineraries

American Cruise Lines has just revealed its plans to expand its offerings on the Mississippi River and beyond with three brand new itineraries.

The Mississippi River at Vicksburg with the Stars and Stripes flying from the bridge

Carnival Firenze to Sail South America In 2026-27

Carnival will return to South America in 2026-27 after a 14-year break, with the Firenze set to operate a limited series of sailings in the region

A carnival cruise ship as seen from the waterline

CroisiEurope to Launch Amazon Eco-Cruises in 2027

CroisiEurope has announced new Amazon itineraries set to debut in 2027 aboard the Brasilian Dream, designed to deliver an eco-tourism experience.

An aerial view of the River Amazon as it winds through forrestation

COSCO Pledges Stability Ahead of US Port Fee Increases

Less than a month before the US introduces fees targeting China-linked vessels, COSCO assures customers it'll maintain stable transpacific service.

A COSCO container ship in a port

Badger Collides With Spartan In Ludington Harbor

U.S.-flagged Ro-Ro/passenger vessel Badger was involved in a collision at Ludington Harbor on September 17, striking its sister ship, the Spartan

The lighthouse in Luddington Harbor, MI, USA

Princess Opens 2027 Canada And New England Bookings

Princess Cruises has opened reservations for its 2027 Canada and New England season, the company has recently confirmed in a press release.

The Regal Princess cruise ship at sunset

Wonder Of The Seas Returns to Miami After Onboard Fight

Wonder of the Seas returned to PortMiami on Monday evening after a fight onboard left several passengers injured and prompted an emergency response

Miami Cruise Port terminal

Protest at Port of Baltimore Over Seafarer Deportations

Port of Baltimore became the scene of a demonstration on September 14, 2025, as dozens gathered to condemn the deportation of Filipino seafarers

A man with his hands cuffed behind his back

Portland’s Terminal 6 Secured with New Operator

The US state of Oregon’s only container terminal, Portland’s Terminal 6, has been given a new lease of life with a fresh operator stepping in.

An aerial view of shipping containers

Long Beach Port Commits $102M to Zero-Emission Projects

Port of Long Beach approves $102 million investment aimed at advancing zero-emission operations, focusing on acquiring clean cargo-handling equipment

Long Beach container terminal under a hazy sky

Container Collapse at Long Beach Involves ZIM Ship

September 9, the Portugal-flagged containership Mississippi suffered a container stack collapse while docked at Pier G in the Port of Long Beach.

Shipping containers falling of a vessel while it is docked in port

Carnival Adds Horizon and Spirit to Galveston in 2027

Carnival has revealed that the Carnival Horizon and Spirit will homeport in Galveston for the first time as part of their 2027-28 deployment.

The Carnival Breeze cruise ship as seen from above

Cunard Alters Alaska Cruise Plan After Tracy Arm Landslide

Cunard has announced a change to the itinerary of the Queen Elizabeth after a landslide impacted the Tracy Arm Fjord in Alaska, USA.

The bow of Cunard's Queen Elizabeth cruise ship

Dutch Cargo Ship Thamesborg Grounds in Canadian Arctic

The Thamesborg, a 12-year-old Dutch general cargo vessel of 21,359 dwt, was reported to have run aground in the Canadian Arctic over the weekend.

An aerial view of snow and ice at sea

US Port Fees Could Cost COSCO, OOCL Over $2.1bn in 2026

Fresh projections from HSBC suggest that COSCO and its Hong Kong-listed unit OOCL could together face more than $2.1bn in port charges in 2026.

Two OOCL and COSCO container ships side by side

Princess Cruises Reportedly Stops Hiring Brazilians

Princess Cruises has reportedly suspended the recruitment of Brazilian crew, making it the latest line to do so amid escalating legal concerns.

A Brazilian cruise ship worker looking upset while standing on the dock in front of a princess cruise ship

US Sanctions Tanker Network Moving Iranian Oil

The US Treasury Department has announced new sanctions on a shipping network accused of disguising Iranian oil shipments as Iraqi crude.

The White House in Washington, USA

Cruise Group Sues Hawaii Over 2026 Passenger Tax

The Cruise Lines International Association has filed a lawsuit against the state of Hawaii challenging a new cruise tax set to take effect in 2026

Roayl Caribbean's Oddessy of the Seas cruise ship in Honolulu Harbor, Hawaii

Coast Guard Airlifts Guest From Carnival Sunshine

Emergency aboard Carnival Sunshine led to coast guard evacuation after passenger required urgent care shortly after the vessel left Norfolk VA.

The Carnival Sunshine cruise ship surrounded by smaller vessels

US Ends $679M in Funding for Offshore Wind Projects

The US Department of Transportation has revoked or withdrawn $679 million in support previously allocated to 12 offshore wind initiatives.

The Stars and Stripes flying in front of an offshore windfarm