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Back to breaking records at Portland Port
The 2022 cruise season at Portland Port is set to be another record-breaking year. With the dust finally starting to settle on the pandemic, the port is now firmly looking to the future and is...
Read MoreSCH expands links with Celebrity Cruises by supporting Celebrity Beyond
SCH is expanding its links with Celebrity Cruises by supporting the line’s new ship Celebrity Beyond on its inaugural calls in Southampton. The prestigious visits by Celebrity’s latest vessel will see SCH provide extensive stevedoring...
Read MoreSolent Stevedores secures five-year deal with Saga Cruises
Solent Stevedores has secured a five-year deal for cruise turn-around services with Saga Cruises at the Port of Southampton. This new contract with the UK’s leading cruise stevedoring partner will cover all cruise calls to...
Read MoreBritain’s 2021 cruise restart laid foundations for 2022 season
Britain’s 2022 cruise season is fully under way with a number of ports expecting record calls and maiden visits. Britain’s ports, destinations and service providers are looking forward to welcoming back significant numbers of cruise...
Read MorePortsmouth says „Guten Tag!” to a new German visitor
Portsmouth International Port has welcomed the German cruise line AIDA to the city for the first time today, with passengers aboard the AIDAsol disembarking for the day to enjoy all Portsmouth has to offer. Today...
Read MoreGuernsey welcomes first cruise ship for two years
Guernsey has welcomed its first cruise ship call since the autumn of 2019, having been closed to cruise vessels for the past two years. Hanseatic Spirit arrived in St Peter Port on Friday (15 April)...
Read MorePortsmouth Port looks forward welcoming Saga Cruises in 2023
Following the release of Saga's 2023 cruise schedule, Mike Sellers, director of Portsmouth International Port said: “I’m delighted that Saga will be making 22 departures from Portsmouth as part of their 2023 cruise season. We...
Read MoreFamily tragedy inspires Solent Stevedores’ Charity of the Year
Solent Stevedores has launched its Charity of the Year initiative by becoming a fundraising partner for Neuroblastoma UK. The national charity that funds research to discover new, more effective and kinder treatments for children with...
Read MoreUK’s first shore power facility in Southampton commissioned, maiden calls at other ABP ports
The UK's first shore power facility for cruise ships will be utilised at Associated British Ports (ABP) Southampton this year, while maiden calls are scheduled at ABP Cruise ports throughout the year. ‘ABP Cruise’s ports...
Read MoreInnovative solar panel project begins at Portsmouth International Port
The installation of a ground-breaking solar and battery system is underway at Portsmouth International Port, managed by Portsmouth City Council's in-house energy services team. The project began in February 2022 and will incorporate roof-mounted solar...
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