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Port of Aberdeen becomes Scotland’s largest berthage port
Port of Aberdeen’s transformational £420 million expansion project is now fully operational. Quayside construction is complete at Aberdeen South Harbour and the expanded port now offers its customers and port users almost 8km of quayside,...
Read More‘Super September’ for local economy – record cruise line activity at Portland Port
In a month of record firsts, Portland Port, South Dorset, will recieve the highest number of September cruise calls resulting in a £3.6m boost to local businesses. A second record has already been set with...
Read MoreExplora I Makes Maiden Call to Southampton
ABP Port of Southampton has welcomed Explora Journeys’ Explora I for the ship’s maiden call at the start of a nine-night voyage around the UK. A plaque exchange took place onboard the ship to celebrate...
Read MoreOrkney Cruise sector continues to flourish with new booking system to be implemented
Orkney remains a top cruise destination in the UK and yesterday received the approval of a new booking policy by Orkney Islands Council, which has responsibility for Orkney Harbours, for a new cruise booking and...
Read MoreInternational port leads the way as ‘landmark’ sustainable cruise terminal opens in Portsmouth, UK
After 18 months of construction, Portsmouth International Port has welcomed guests from Saga's ‘Spirit of Discovery’ cruise ship as the first to experience its innovative net carbon neutral terminal extension, made possible through £11.25m of...
Read MoreRoyal Caribbean’s Jewel of the Seas calls in Dover three times this month
Royal Caribbean International’s Jewel of the Seas sailed into Dover this week for the second of three port of call visits in one month. After being welcomed by one of the most stunning views in...
Read MorePortsmouth’s port makes the switch to solar power
The installation of the cutting-edge solar and battery system at Portsmouth’s port has passed a final milestone and is now fully operational. Managed by the in-house energy services and building services teams of Portsmouth City...
Read MoreCruise & Passenger Services (CPS) partner with Baggex to eliminate baggage stress
Cruise and Passenger Services (CPS) and Baggex have partnered to further enhance cruise line support by offering to take away the hassle and stress of travel through a professional new tailored service which ships guest...
Read MoreRegal invite for businesses at Portland Port
Businesses working at Portland Port found themselves with a change of scene – onboard the latest cruise ship to make a visit to Dorset’s Jurassic Coast. Regal Princess, operated by Princess Cruises, called in at...
Read MoreLeading the way for cruise and ferry at Portsmouth International Port
Portsmouth International Port are delighted to announce Andrew Williamson as their new head of cruise and ferry. Following the port’s exceptional growth over the last few years and solidifying Portsmouth’s place in the international cruise...
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