World’s Largest China-Built Dual-Fuel Containership Begins Sea Trials in Taicang
This ultra-large container vessel departed from the dock on Sunday for its initial trial voyage, marking a key milestone in its construction and testing phase. The ship measures 399.9 meters in length and boasts a capacity of 24,212 TEU (twenty-foot equivalent units), making it the largest dual-fuel containership constructed in China to date. It is […]
Cruise Ships Cancel Puerto Vallarta Calls Amid Escalating Cartel-Related Violence
Multiple cruise lines have canceled scheduled stops at Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, in late February 2026, following a surge in violence triggered by the killing of a high-profile cartel leader in the state of Jalisco. The disruptions began after Mexican authorities killed a top leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, leading to retaliatory actions including […]
President Trump Announces Hospital Ship Mission to Greenland as USNS Mercy and USNS Comfort Remain in Alabama Shipyard
President Donald Trump announced on February 21, 2026, via his Truth Social platform that the United States will deploy a hospital ship to Greenland to provide medical care, claiming the mission will address needs for “many people who are sick, and not being taken care of there.” The announcement came in a post stating: “Working […]
Tragic Fire Claims Indonesian Crew Life on World Legacy; All Passengers Evacuated Safely
A tragic incident unfolded early on February 20, 2026, when a fire broke out aboard the Liberia-registered cruise ship World Legacy while en route to Singapore, resulting in the death of one crew member and the evacuation of all passengers. The blaze erupted around 4 a.m. local time in a lounge area on deck nine, […]
APM Terminals Acquires 37.5% Stake in DP World’s Southern Container Terminal at Jeddah Islamic Port
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia – In a significant move for Red Sea container shipping, APM Terminals, the independent port operating subsidiary of A.P. Moller–Maersk, has acquired a 37.5% minority stake in the Southern Container Terminal (SCT) at Jeddah Islamic Port. DP World will retain a 62.5% majority shareholding and continue to lead day-to-day operations at the […]