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Greenock Cruise Port Joins Global Ports Holding
Global Ports Holding Ltd. the world’s largest cruise port operator, has officially signed a 50-year agreement with Clydeport Operations Limited, a subsidiary of Peel Ports Group, to take over the operation of Greenock Cruise Port. This marks GPH’s expansion into Scotland and strengthens its presence in the UK market. Following the addition of Liverpool Cruise […]
Madeira and AIDA Join Forces to Reforest Funchal
The Port Authority of the Autonomous Region of Madeira (APRAM, SA) collaborated with AIDA Cruises to carry out an important tree-planting initiative at Funchal’s Ecological Park. This event is part of the environmental sustainability policy pursued by Madeira’s ports and involved active participation from several stakeholders, including the Municipality of Funchal, the maritime agency Blandy [&hel
Wales: A Strategic Destination for Sustainable Tourism
Wales, with its rugged coastlines, towering mountains, and deeply rooted cultural traditions, represents one of the most captivating and sustainable cruise tourism destinations in the United Kingdom. Welsh ports offer a wide range of experiences, from nature excursions in areas of outstanding natural beauty to historical visits to castles and gardens, as well as outdoor […]
GPH: key legal challenges in cruise port operations
The activities carried out by Global Ports Holding are extremely broad and complex, spanning multiple and diverse areas of operation. Managing a network of ports provides, on one hand, extensive expertise in all economic, legal, and administrative aspects, enabling the company to be one of the largest and most advanced port operators in the world. […]
Malaga Cruise Port Embraces Sustainable Mobility
Malaga Cruise Port has recently launched a significant initiative to promote sustainable mobility among cruise passengers and visiting crew members. Since October 2024, TECO Mobility, a local company specializing in eco-friendly micromobility solutions, has been providing sustainable transportation options at Terminals A and B of the port. This collaboration offers visitors an efficient and enviro
Mindelo Joins the Global Ports Holding Network
Global Ports Holding (GPH), the world’s largest cruise port operator, has enthusiastically announced the addition of Mindelo Cruise Port, located on the island of São Vicente in Cape Verde, to its ever-expanding network. This marks GPH’s second African port, following La Goulette Cruise Port in Tunisia, reaffirming the company’s commitment to developing strategic destinations on the […]
Valletta Cruise Port: Shore-to-Ship Technology
The growing focus on sustainability and reducing greenhouse gas emissions has driven the maritime sector to seek innovative solutions for more eco-friendly port operations. In this context, the recent “Decarbonising the Future Shore to Ship Leadership” conference, held at the Magazino Hall of Valletta Cruise Port plc, served as a key milestone for the future […]
Bremerhaven Opens the 2025 Season with Success
The cruise industry is constantly evolving, with new ports and operations establishing themselves as key destinations each year. Bremerhaven, a historic port in the heart of Germany, has recently distinguished itself with the successful launch of its 2025 cruise season, welcoming its first major calls. Managed by Global Ports Holding (GPH), the world’s largest cruise […]
Port of Funchal: A Phase of Strong Growth
The Port of Funchal is experiencing a phase of strong growth, with an increasing number of cruise ships choosing this port both as a base for supply operations and for overnight stays. This trend aligns with the expectations of the Madeira Port Administration (APRAM, S.A.), which anticipates reaching 73 overnight stays by the end of […]
GPH: A Significant Support to the Valencia Community
Global Ports Holding Ltd (GPH) has announced a donation of €250,000 to support emergency response and reconstruction efforts in the province of Valencia, which was severely impacted by recent floods. This catastrophic event, one of the most severe flooding incidents in Spain in recent decades, has resulted in over 300 fatalities, with many still missing. […]
Colombia: Success for the 2023-24 Cruise Season
The recent 2023-2024 cruise season in Colombia, which concluded in June, has produced significant results, according to Gilberto Salcedo, Vice President of Tourism at ProColombia. Data from the 2022-2023 season compared to 2023-2024 shows that there were 226 port calls, reflecting a 3.2% increase. Among the most active destinations is Cartagena, which welcomed 97% of […]
Cruise Saudi: A Private Island in the Red Sea
Cruise Saudi, a company owned by the Public Investment Fund and responsible for creating and developing Saudi Arabia’s cruise sector, has signed an agreement in Jeddah with PC Marine Services to develop a private island in the Red Sea exclusively for cruise tourism. Authentically Saudi in both design and experience, this private island will be […]
RCCP: Construction of the Terminal of the Future Begins
With the groundbreaking ceremony, the construction of the new cruise terminal in Ravenna officially begins—a 10,000-square-meter facility scheduled to open in 2026. The ceremony was organized by Ravenna Civitas Cruise Port (RCCP), a joint venture between CTI (Cruise Terminals International) and Royal Caribbean Group, which holds the concession for operating the maritime station for cruise [&hellip
PortMiami: The World Cruise Capital
PortMiami, globally recognized as the “World Cruise Capital,” is the leading cruise port in the world, welcoming millions of passengers each year from all corners of the globe. It serves as the perfect departure point for the Caribbean, Mexico, and beyond. In 2023, PortMiami welcomed 7,299,294 cruise vacationers, with strong growth prospects for the future […]
Five Port Associations Toward a Sustainable Future
During Seatrade Cruise Med in Malaga, Spain, MedCruise President Figen Ayan joined leaders from four other European port associations to discuss actions needed to support sustainable growth in the cruise industry. The panel featured Monica Berstad of Cruise Norway, Klaus Bondam of Cruise Baltic, Simone Tommaso Maraschi of Cruise Europe, and Ian McQuade of Cruise […]
Tourism: The Future of Caribbean Hospitality
During the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s State of the Industry Conference (SOTIC), held from September 2 to 6 at the Westin Grand Cayman Seven Mile Beach in the Cayman Islands, Janelle Hopkin, owner of a luxury boutique hotel in Grenada, shared her vision for elevating Caribbean hospitality and offering unforgettable guest experiences. Janelle Hopkin, President and […]
Ukraine: An effective and safe Sea corridor
Ukraine has been ensuring the operation of a safe Sea corridor on its own. As is well known, starting from the 18th-19th centuries, Ukraine has been the granary of Europe, and in the era of its independence, it has become one of the leading grain exporters. In 2021, before the armed attack by russia, Ukraine […]
The Black Sea ports efforts to revive the cruise shipping
The history of cruise shipping in one of the most touristic cities on the Black Sea coast – Odesa – is quite complicated, full of various challenges, but very fascinating. As is known, until 2014, there was a systematic annual increase in the number of cruise ship calls to the ports of the Black Sea […]
Frontex: New requirements to travel to Europe
Raising awareness about EES & ETIAS by Frontex: European Border and Coast Guard Agency. What exactly are these two European border management system, and how will they impact tourist access to Europe? Both systems have been introduced to address the need to facilitate and ensure secure tourist access throughout the European Union. Let’s examine them […]
Port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife hosts three new ships
The Port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife recently welcomed the cruise ships National Geographic Endurance, Viking Sky, and Celebrity Ascent for the first time. The event was celebrated with the traditional presentation of metope to the respective ships, highlighting the significance of these inaugural visits. The National Geographic Endurance, an icebreaker class ship, received its metope during [&hell
Castries Port of Saint Lucia: the agreement with GPH
Global Ports Holding Plc (GPH), the world’s largest cruise port operator, has officially commenced operations at the Castries Port of Saint Lucia (SLCP). The event, marked by a special ceremony at the port’s North Pier, saw the participation of high-ranking government dignitaries and key industry partners. During the inaugural ceremony, Global Ports Holding Chairman and […]
The Port of Liverpool and GPH: the new partnership
Global Ports Holding Plc (“GPH”), the world’s largest independent cruise port operator, has officially integrated the Liverpool Cruise Port into its network during a special event held on April 10, 2024, at Seatrade Cruise Global. The event, which took place at the Global Ports Holding stand, attracted the attention of many industry stakeholders, highlighting the […]
Pointe de Floride 2026: new era for the Port of Le Havre
Starting in 2022, the new partnership between Haropa Port and the urban area of Le Havre Seine Metropole led to the founding of a new company called GIP Le Havre Croisieres, aimed at revolutionizing the management of cruise terminals and developing new infrastructure at the Port of Le Havre. Steven Protois, General Manager, and Valerie […]