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Global Ports clinches Port of Taranto contract

The Port Network Authority of the Ionian Sea has awarded Global Ports Holding (GPH) a 20-year concession to manage services for cruise passengers in the Port of Taranto, Italy.

Holly Payne, Editor Video Production and Deputy Editor

November 16, 2020

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Credit: Seatrade Cruise News

Terms of the agreement are now settled, with the concession expected to start in Q1 next year.

Investment

The cruise port infrastructure in Taranto is currently undergoing a state funded, €28m investment program, including the building of a new cruise terminal. The completion date is anticipated to be later this year.

In 2019, Taranto Cruise Port received 9,000 cruise passengers, with a pre-COVID-19 forecast of over 14,000 passengers in 2020.

GPH and Baleària Group secured a concession for Spain's Valencia Cruise Port earlier this month.

About the Author

Holly Payne

Editor Video Production and Deputy Editor

Holly is Deputy Editor, Seatrade Cruise Review & Seatrade Cruise News and has experience managing a range of highly successful international business and consumer titles. With a flair for video reporting and a history of overseas work documenting people and places of diverse cultures, Holly brings a variety of skills to the Seatrade Cruise portfolio.

Holly’s academic credentials include oral and written Arabic language skills (intermediate-advanced), an MA Multimedia Journalism with NCTJ accreditation, and a BA (Hons) Degree in Classical and Archaeological Studies with English and American Literature.

 

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