Inauguration New Lisbon Cruise Terminal

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Global Ports Holding PLC

01 November 2017

 

01 November 2017

Global Ports Holding PLC

Global Ports Holding to open new state-of-the-art terminal in Lisbon Cruise Port

Lisbon Cruise Port is to receive a significant boost with the opening of its new, state-of-the-art terminal. The terminal building, which has already won a number of awards, will be inaugurated on the 10^th November 2017, following a EUR24 million investment and two year construction process. Global Ports Holding ("GPH") - the world's largest cruise port operator - which built and operates Lisbon Cruise Port, has worked closely with the Portuguese national government, the mayor's office and other local partners throughout the development.

The new terminal has been an important element of recent development in Lisbon, which was awarded 'Best City' in the 2017 Wallpaper Magazine Design Awards. The terminal itself won 'Best Rehabilitation Urban project' at the SIL Portuguese Real Estate Fair 2017.

Covering around 13,800 m² over three floors, the new terminal will provide around 1,500 meters of pier to cater for a wide variety and size of ships. It will feature two fully-automated gangway systems, on-site equipment including cranes and forklift trucks, and be able to supply vessels with check-in facilities, water supplies and other provisions while in dock. Visitors passing through the terminal will be able to enjoy the shopping and catering services, as well as the terrace with a panoramic view.

The terminal was designed by renowned Portuguese architect, João Luís Carrilho da Graça and a key consideration of the terminal design was sustainability and ensuring the smooth onward flow of tourists, to avoid congestion elsewhere in the city. The terminal is built with the idea of creating a seamless extension of the cruise ship while it is in port, providing excellent facilities for embarking and disembarking.

The terminal inauguration ceremony on 10^th November will be attended by GPH CEO, Emre Sayin, and Mr. Luís Miguel Sousa, CEO of Grupo Sousa and Chairman of Lisbon Cruise Port. Portuguese Government representatives in attendance will include; Mr. Fernando Medina, Mayor of Lisbon; and Mrs. Ana Paula Vitorino, Minister of the Sea.

Emre Sayın, CEO of Global Ports Holding said:

"This opening showcases the ambitious plans we have to expand our operations and is a great example of GPH working closely with the Portuguese government at a local and national level, and with our Portuguese partners to deliver an outstanding cruise terminal. We are proud to be investors in a project that will greatly benefit the local economy and boost the development of cruise tourism in the area.''

Mr. Luís Miguel Sousa, CEO of Grupo Sousa and Chairman of Lisbon Cruise Port said:

"We are delighted at the opening of the cruise terminal after a long collaboration with GPH, with whom we enjoy a very good relationship, and who have been unwavering in their commitment to deliver the best possible terminal. The new building and wider development will provide excellent facilities for ships, passengers and the residents of the vibrant city."

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NOTES TO EDITORS

Global Ports Holding

Global Ports Holding (GPH) is the world's largest cruise port operator with an established presence in the Mediterranean, Atlantic and Asia-Pacific regions, including extensive commercial port operations in Turkey and Montenegro. 

As an independent cruise port operator, the group holds a unique position in the cruise port landscape, positioning itself as the world's leading cruise port brand. GPH operates 14 ports in 8 countries. GPH provides services for 7.8 million passengers reaching a market share of 25% in the Mediterranean annually. 

A portfolio of award-winning ports and terminals allows GPH to transfer best practices to its subsidiaries. With a strong focus on operational excellence, enhanced security practices and customer-oriented services, GPH aims to contribute to the development of the cruise industry.

About the architect João Luís Carrilho da Graça

João Luís Carrilho da Graça  is a guest lecturer at the architecture department of the Universidade Autónoma de Lisboa . He received the International Art Critics Association Award in 1992 for his work "Relação com o sítio" and an honourable mention in the Portuguese national architecture awards in 1993 for the Campo Maior municipal swimming pool development.

 

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