shipping lines

Princess Cruises has launched a new culinary television show filmed aboard its Diamond and Sun Princess ships. The program will showcase food and dining experiences across the line's fleet, adding to the cruise operator's entertainment offerings. Travel watchers note the move reflects the industry's growing emphasis on onboard dining as a headline attraction for passengers.

Israel's Finance Ministry has come out against the proposed acquisition of Israeli shipping company Zim by Germany's Hapag-Lloyd. The objection from the ministry throws a political and regulatory hurdle in front of a deal that would see one of the world's largest container lines take over a strategically significant Israeli carrier, and the dispute is now being watched closely in both shipping and financial circles.