According to Alaskan media reports, native businesses Na-Dena`and Klawock Heenya Corp have teamed up to promote a new cruise destination to be built in Klawock. The first call is scheduled by Oceania Cruises for 24th May, 2023. Developed similarly to Icy Strait Point near the [Read more...]
Earlier this month, Carnival Cruise Line (CCL), in co-operation with the Grand Bahama Port Authority and the Government of The Bahamas, held a groundbreaking ceremony for its new cruise port destination on Grand Bahama Island. CCL President, Christine Duffy; Bahamas Prime Minister, The Hon Philip [Read more...]
The Alaska State Legislature has passed legislation authorising the Alaska Railroad Corp (ARRC) to sell bonds to fund the replacement of its passenger dock and terminal in Seward. It will now go to Alaska’s governor for approval. Once it is approved, ARRC will be able [Read more...]
The European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) and trade association Interferry are to promote an environmentally sustainable future for the European ferry business. This will be achieved through the provision and use of onshore power supply (OPS). ESPO and Interferry confirmed the following joint approach: Ferries [Read more...]
UK’s Portland Port cruise season is set to be another record-breaker. With the dust finally starting to settle on the pandemic, the port is expecting 62 cruise ships to call at Portland this year. This will also result in a record breaking number of guests, [Read more...]
Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA) and RAK Ports have appointed Zaiton Consultancy to develop and market the port’s cruise initiative. Cruising is one of the fastest growing sectors for the Emirate, with a 5.4% annual passenger growth rate from 2009 to 2019. One [Read more...]
AD Ports Group (ADP) and the Red Sea Ports Authority have signed a Term Sheet and a Head of Terms agreement for major port projects in Egypt. The first agreement will see ADP develop, operate, and manage a multi-purpose terminal in Safaga Port in a consortium [Read more...]
At Seatrade Cruise Miami last month, Tarragona and Global Ports Holding (GPH) explained the Tarragona-Costa Daurada project and the advantages of the Tarragona Cruise Port. The joint event was led by the Tarragona Port Authority (APT) President, Josep Cruset and GPH CEO, H Emre Sayin. [Read more...]
Broward County Commission has awarded Bermello, Ajamil & Partners the contract to provide design and consulting services for Port Everglades Cruise Terminal 4 renovation project. Once rebuilt, the terminal will serve Disney Cruise Line. "Disney is known for its remarkable creativity worldwide. I'm sure this [Read more...]
UK ports group, Associated British Ports (ABP), is expecting a busy cruise year, with several new ships and maiden calls, as well as the launch of the UK’s first shore power facility for cruise ships, the group said. ABP Cruise is set to welcome over [Read more...]