ABP Troon welcomes the popular return of cruise
Associated British Ports (ABP) the UK’s leading ports group has welcomed two cruise calls at the Port of Troon last June. (more…)
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Shore power goes live at Port of Southampton. AIDAcosma connects to shore power at Horizon Cruise Terminal
Associated British Ports (ABP)’s Port of Southampton is celebrating the successful commissioning and use of its shore power facility for cruise ships. Shore power-enabled ships can now plug in at the port’s Horizon Cruise Terminal and Mayflower Cruise Terminal, for zero emissions at berth. (more…)
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ABP Cruise ready for busy year. UK’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. (more…)
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Wales and Short Sea ports celebrate strong year for cruise
Associated British Ports’ (ABP) Wales and Short Sea Ports enjoyed a successful return of cruise during 2021. While the pandemic brought the cruise industry to a halt, it has seen a strong come back. (more…)
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Port of Troon welcomes the maiden call of the luxury cruise ship, MS Island Sky
The maiden call of Noble Caledonia’s flagship vessel, the “MS Island Sky” has been welcomed at Associated British Ports (‘ABP’)’s Port of Troon. (more…)
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Southampton’s Horizon Cruise Terminal welcomes first official call from Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings partnership
On 22 September The Port of Southampton welcomed “Seven Seas Splendor”, the first ship from cruise partner Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH) to make an official call at its new Horizon Cruise Terminal. (more…)
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Southampton’s newest cruise terminal officially opened by Minister
The Port of Southampton’s newest cruise terminal was officially opened today, September 15, by the Maritime Minister during London International Shipping Week. (more…)
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Port of Southampton easing back to full cruise operations with consecutive five-ship weekends
The Port of Southampton has had its busiest month of the year to date for cruise, with two consecutive five cruise ship weekends during August. (more…)
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ABP’s Port of Cardiff welcomes the return of luxury cruises
Associated British Ports (‘ABP’) has welcomed the return of cruise to its Port of Cardiff, with the successful turnaround calls of the Hebridean Princess today, 28 July 2021, and 13 July, after a long absence due to the pandemic. (more…)
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Southampton’s Horizon Cruise Terminal Opens For Business
The Port of Southampton’s new Horizon Cruise Terminal accepted its first passengers on July 3, with the arrival of MSC Cruises’ MSC Virtuosa. (more…)
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Port of Southampton boosts quayside infrastructure with new airbridge
Associated British Ports has taken delivery of a new £5 million airbridge in preparation for the opening of the new Horizon Cruise Terminal. (more…)
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Port of Southampton announces second Shore Power connection
ABP announces plans to install a second Shore Power connection at the Port of Southampton, continuing its support for sustainable cruising. (more…)
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MSC Virtuosa Arrives In Southampton, Ready To Restart Cruising In UK
MSC Virtuosa, MSC Cruises’ latest flagship, has arrived in Southampton today, ready to welcome guests as cruising restarts in the UK. (more…)
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The Port of Southampton announces name of Newest Cruise Terminal
ABP today (May 3) announces its fifth world-class, open access cruise terminal is to be named Horizon Cruise Terminal. (more…)
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New £55m Southampton cruise terminal set to open in 2021
A new £55m cruise terminal is set to open in the port of Southampton, despite the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the travel industry. The facility being built will let suitably-equipped ships plug in to a local power supply while in port, rather than using onboard generators. (bbc.com)
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MSC Cruises Pledges Long-term Commitment To Southampton
MSC Cruises today announced a long-term agreement with ABP Southampton that will start in summer 2021 with one of its ships based at the port’s new fifth terminal. (more…)
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Southampton Port ‘on course’ for cruise ship shore power first
A port has said it remains “on course” to be the first in the UK to introduce shore power for cruise ships. Associated British Ports (ABP) said it would meet a previous pledge to install the technology in Southampton in 2020. (bbc.com)
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