Crotone signs four-year concession agreement with Global Ports

As part of the agreement, Global Ports will invest in improving systems, equipment and technology at the cruise port to enhance its operational performance, and ensure environmental protections and safety and security programs.

A strategic location

Remarked Emre Sayin, CEO, Global Ports Holding, ‘With the addition of Crotone Cruise Port, we strengthen our presence in Italy, as well as in the Med. 

‘The beautiful city of Crotone, with its strategic location that is equidistant from the ports of Taranto, Catania and Corfu, fits perfectly into the Central Mediterranean itineraries. And through this collaboration, we look forward to transforming Crotone to its fullest potential.’ 

Crotone Cruise Port

Crotone Cruise Port manages the cruise terminal of Crotone, located on the Riva quay in Calabria, offering transit, inter-porting and homeporting operations to small- to medium-sized cruise ships. 

It is expected to receive around 24,000 cruise passengers this year. 

Port Authority System of the South Tyrrhenian and Ionian seas

The Port Authority System of the South Tyrrhenian and Ionian seas comprises the ports of Gioia Tauro, Corigliano, Crotone, Palmi and Vibo Valentia, Italy.