Balneário Camboriú to Become MSC Cruises Homeport
Starting from the 2025-2026 and from January through Marchseason, Balneário Camboriú, Brazil will officially serve as a homeport for MSC Cruises.
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Galveston LNG Bunker Port Advances Texas Terminal Project
Galveston LNG Bunker Port, a U.S.-based energy company, has taken a step forward in developing clean marine fuel infrastructure along the Gulf Coast.
Port of Seattle Opens Funding for Community Projects
Port of Seattle opens applications for community-based organizations seeking funding for environmental projects in underserved neighborhoods.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.