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Global Ports signs concessions agreement for Alicante Cruise Port

Global Ports Holding and its local partner Sepcan have been granted a 15-year concession at Alicante Cruise Port, with GPH signing the agreement today.

Holly Payne, Editor Video Production and Deputy Editor

March 9, 2023

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Credit: Seatrade Cruise News

The Port Authority of Alicante awarded preferred bidder status to an 80:20 joint venture between Global Ports and Sepcan last year following a public tender process.

GPH expects to take over the cruise operations in Alicante this month. 

Infrastructure development

The Port Authority of Alicante is currently enhancing the port area in a multimillion-euro investment. Plus, as part of the concession agreement, there are plans by Global Ports to invest up to €2m in refurbishing and modernising the cruise terminal.

Alicante receives more than 100,000 passengers annually.

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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