The Americas

Carnival to Deploy Miracle & Spirit in Alaska for Summer '26

Carnival Cruise Line has announced that it will be sending the Carnival Miracle and Carnival Spirit to Alaska during the summer of 2026.

The Carnival Spirit in Alaska

Carnival Announces 2026-27 Sailings from Tampa & Mobile

Carnival has opened reservations for its 2026-27 sailings, offering cruises to destinations such as The Bahamas, the Caribbean and Panama Canal.

A Carnival Cruise Lines ship

Leading Light Wind Requests Pause in Offshore Wind Project

Leading Light Wind has asked the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities for a pause in the development of its offshore wind project.

An offshore windfarm

Hapag-Lloyd to Implement New GRI for South American Routes

German shipping company Hapag-Lloyd reveals plans to introduce a General Rate Increase (GRI) of US$500 per container, effective from October 1.

A Hapag-Lloyd container ship

American Cruise Lines Launches Columbia & Snake Rivers Vessel

American Cruise Lines announced plans to expand its fleet with the addition of new riverboat, American Encore, which is expected to sail in 2026.

The Snake River, Idaho

Seafarers Abandoned on Aging Tugboat After Owner Changes Flag

Four seafarers have been left stranded aboard the 60-year-old tugboat Wycliffe after the shipowner switched the vessel’s flag state to Vanuatu.

A tugboat at sunset

Norwegian Jade Kicks Off Fall Cruise Season in Boston, USA

The Norwegian Jade has recently docked in Boston, marking the start of its fall cruise season in the U.S. Northeast and Canada.

Boston Harbor at night

Oceania Cruises Announces New Caribbean Sailings from Tampa

Oceania Cruises is expanding its winter sailing options in early 2026 with new Caribbean and Panama Canal itineraries departing from Tampa.

Tampa coastline

PortMiami Set to Activate Shore Power at Five Cruise Berths

PortMiami is soon to have five berths equipped to provide shore power for cruise ships, thanks to a project completed in just under three years.

Miami cruise port

Panama Canal to Implement Long-Term Slot Allocation System

Panama Canal to introduce long-term slot allocation system aimed at enhancing transit certainty, flexibility, particularly for neopanamax locks.

A ship in the Panama Canal

Cartagena to Rejoin Royal Caribbean as a Homeport in 2025

Cartagena is to again become one of Royal Caribbean's key homeports, as part of a winter schedule for Latin America and the Southern Caribbean.

Cartagena, Colombia's waterfront

Cargo Vessel Heemskerkgracht Runs Aground Near Montreal

The Canadian Coast Guard has confirmed that a general cargo ship, the Heemskerkgracht, ran aground in the Kahnawake region close to Montreal.

A cargo ship run aground

Explora Journeys to Feature at 37th America’s Cup Race Village

Explora Journeys has announced its participation in the Official Race Village of the Louis Vuitton 37th America’s Cup, set to take place in Barcelona.

Yachts sailing in the America's Cup

Carnival Panorama Begins 18-Night Voyage to Alaska & Japan

The Carnival Panorama departs from its homeport in Long Beach today, embarking on an 18-night cruise that takes passengers to Alaska and Japan.

Yokohama at night as seen from the water

Swift Action Ends Canadian Rail Strike Within Hours

The Canadian rail strike concluded yesterday, just 18 hours after it began, as authorities acted swiftly to prevent a potential economic crisis.

Aerial view of freight trains

Celestyal Offers Free Voyages to USA Olympic Medalists

Celestyal Cruises has unveiled a special offer providing free cruises to all Team USA athletes who won medals at the Paris 2024 Olympics.

Close up of the Eiffel Tower with the Olympic rings

Star of the Seas to Debut from Port Canaveral in 2025

Royal Caribbean has announced that Star of the Seas will offer a variety of vacation experiences departing from Port Canaveral from August 2025.

Royal Caribbean's Icon of the Seas

Canada Braces for Industrial Action at Freight Rail Companies

Canada is poised for industrial action at two leading freight rail companies starting Thursday, as employers and employees remain at an impasse.

Freight trains

Norwegian Expands Appreciation Program to Canada's Armed Forces

Norwegian Cruise Line announces expansion of Military Appreciation Program to include active Canadian service members, veterans, and dependents.

The Norwegian Gem cruise ship

Ocean City Threatens Legal Action Against BOEM Over Wind Project

Ocean City, a resort town in Maryland, announces plans to sue the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management if it approves an offshore wind project.

An offshore wind farm at dawn