MEYER Group introduces floating terminal concept

MEYER Floating Solutions, a subsidiary of the cruise shipbuilder MEYER Group, has unveiled the world's first floating cruise terminals. These terminals mark a paradigm shift in sustainable port expansion, offering an innovative solution globally, MEYER claimed. This approach not only caters to ports with limited [Read more...]

2023-09-15T20:20:40+00:00 September 15th, 2023|Ports|

GPH moves into Bremerhaven

Global Ports Holding (GPH), the world's largest independent cruise port operator, has been awarded a 10-year port concession agreement, with a potential five-year extension option, by bremenports on behalf of the city of Bremen to operate the Columbusbahnhof Bremerhaven (Bremerhaven Cruise Port). The agreement’s start [Read more...]

2023-09-15T20:17:26+00:00 September 15th, 2023|Ports|

MoU to enhance Plymouth’s Millbay Docks

The UK’s Associated British Ports (ABP), Plymouth City Council and Brittany Ferries have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to work together to support Plymouth in its quest towards net zero. The memorandum was signed by Councillor Tudor Evans, Leader of Plymouth City Council, Christophe [Read more...]

2023-08-29T12:53:45+00:00 August 29th, 2023|Ports|

Portland Port markets its facilities

Representatives from a range of businesses at the UK’s Portland Port were given a tour of the ‘Regal Princess’ when the Princess Cruises’ vessel called as part of a 12-day cruise around the British Isles on 13th August. The cruise ship is 330 m long and [Read more...]

2023-08-29T12:51:39+00:00 August 29th, 2023|Ports|

Terminal extension boosts Portsmouth

On 20th August, 2023, after 18 months of construction, the UK port of Portsmouth welcomed guests from Saga’s cruise ship, ‘Spirit of Discovery’. They were the first to experience the port’s net carbon neutral terminal extension, made possible through £11.25 mill of Levelling Up funding [Read more...]

2023-08-29T12:48:28+00:00 August 29th, 2023|Ports|

GPH moves into St Lucia cruise port

Global Ports Holding (GPH), the world's largest independent cruise port operator, has signed a 30-year concession agreement, with a 10-year extension option, with the St Lucia Government. The agreement calls for cruise related operations on the island. It marks a further significant step in the [Read more...]

2023-08-15T18:20:37+00:00 August 15th, 2023|Ports|