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Portsmouth plugs in SMS Towage tugs in carbon-cutting shore bid
Portsmouth International Port has worked with their towage provider to provide a shore power connection for their tugs, saving 131 tonnes of carbon per annum. Both the port and the towage company, SMS Towage, are...
Read MoreGuernsey reviews successful first year since 2019
Looking back over the first year of operation since 2019, Guernsey has some encouraging data to build on. This year, 83% of all those who visited on a cruise ship from April to September, were...
Read MoreCarnival Celebration at the Port of Southampton
The Port of Southampton, Europe’s leading cruise turnaround port, has welcomed Carnival Cruise Line’s newest cruise ship, Carnival Celebration. The ship’s arrival in Southampton was celebrated with a traditional plaque and key ceremony at the...
Read MoreSolar energy project at Portsmouth’s port is powering ahead
An exciting new stage of a ground-breaking solar generation system at Portsmouth International Port has been reached, with 888 solar panels now been switched on. The scheme has been managed by Portsmouth City Council's in-house energy services...
Read MoreSCH Cruise & Passenger Services review increasing value of cruise passengers
Turbulence in world trade shows no sign of easing as we encounter the choppy waters of inflation, supply chain issues and rising interest rates in the wake of two years of economic problems caused by...
Read MorePort of Southampton welcomes Norwegian Prima with plaque exchange ceremony
The Port of Southampton, Europe’s leading cruise turnaround port, has welcomed Norwegian Cruise Lines (NCL)’s newest cruise ship, Norwegian Prima. To celebrate the ship’s arrival in Southampton, a traditional plaque and key ceremony was held...
Read MoreQueen Elizabeth II
Cruise Britain is profoundly saddened to learn of the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II after a lifetime dedicated to selfless and gracious public service to this country and the Commonwealth. Deepest condolences are...
Read MoreLiverpool ‘sail-ebrates’ 15 years in cruise control
Liverpool's cruise terminal is on course to welcome its one millionth international visitor by the end of the 2022 season, as it also gears up to celebrate its 15th anniversary. The Cruise Liverpool team will...
Read MorePortland Port undertakes £26 million berth development
Portland Port is embarking on its largest and most ambitious improvement project to date, investing £26 million in a major berth development. The port has applied for, and had approved, all the necessary permissions to...
Read MoreCruise to bring Liverpool £30M economic boost in next two years
As ships docking in the city return to pre-pandemic capacity, tourism numbers are on the up and that could spell good news for Liverpool, a city council report has identified. More than 100 operations are...
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