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IPH strengthens cruise ship operations by recruiting former ABP specialist
Independent Port Handling (IPH) group, which includes port terminal operators Southampton Cargo Handling (SCH), have strengthened their cruise ship operations by recruiting Glen Gardner (pictured) as Cruise Operations Manager. Glen joins the company from Associated...
Read MoreDisney Magic spreads the love in Kirkwall
Kenny and Heidi Strahm of Montgomery, Alabama arrived on the Disney Magic cruise liner into Kirkwall on Thursday ( 9 June) to spring a huge surprise to family members and friends travelling with them, by...
Read MorePort of Dover welcomes the return of Celebrity Silhouette
The Port of Dover’s reputation as a port of choice for luxury cruise ships continued to go from strength to strength when the magnificent Solstice Class cruise ship Celebrity Silhouette returned on Monday 6 June....
Read MoreD-Day anniversary brings three cruise ships to Portsmouth International Port
Seventy-two years after troops left Portsmouth for the Normandy Beaches, visitors continue to return to learn more about the military operation. On 6 June three cruise ships will arrive at Portsmouth International Port, with opportunities...
Read MoreFred Olsen’s Boudicca starts new Liverpool 2016 programme for SCH
Cruise terminal operators SCH have handled their first cruise ship turnaround operation of the 2016 season at Liverpool Cruise Terminal (LCT). SCH, who have won the exclusive contract to handle all cruise ships at LCT...
Read MoreCruiseBritain supports Princess Cruises Global Destination initiative
A new Princess Cruises destination initiative will see the cruise line and British ports and service providers work together to provide guests with the most meaningful, authentic and exclusive experiences ashore. The enterprising project combines...
Read MoreA Baker’s dozen at Portsmouth International Port in May
With thirteen cruise ship movements in May, staff at Portsmouth International Port are gearing up for their busiest month of the year. The majority of activity in May will see passengers starting and ending their...
Read MoreSCH MANAGES GIANT PANDA INSTALLATION FOR OVATION OF THE SEAS
As cruise ship terminal operators loading and discharging baggage for thousands of passengers, Southampton Cargo Handling (SCH) need to be flexible, but managing the loading of a five-tonne model of a giant panda and her...
Read MoreLandmark for cruises from Bristol Port as 25,000th passenger sets sail
A landmark 25,000th cruise passenger set sail from Bristol yesterday, marking a remarkable three years of booming demand from holidaymakers in the South West. The port opened its cruise terminal in Avonmouth in 2013, offering...
Read MoreSMS KICKS OFF 2016 CRUISE SEASON WITH MINERVA CALL
Stevedoring and ancillary services company Southern Maritime Services (SMS) has handled the first of 36 cruise ship call expected at Portsmouth International Port (PIP) this year following the arrival of Swan Hellenic’s Minerva. More than...
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