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Moffatt & Nichol undertakes feasbility studies for Limón's cruise upgrade

The ports authority for Costa Rica's Atlantic coast is giving Moffatt & Nichol about 12 months to produce feasibility studies for an upgraded cruise terminal and new marina at Limón.

Anne Kalosh, Editor, Seatrade Cruise News & Senior Associate Editor, Seatrade Cruise Review

May 7, 2021

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JAPDEVA selected Moffat & Nichol to carry out technical, environmental and financial studies related to the design, construction, operation and maintenance of these projects at the Hernán Garrón Salazar Terminal.

To boost tourism and jobs

JAPDEVA aims to transform the terminal into a facilty that promotes national and regional tourism and generates employment by attracting more cruise ships along with recreational and sports vessels.

Before the COVID-19 pandemic, Limón was handling about 120 cruise calls carrying more than 200,000 passengers a year. 

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About the Author

Anne Kalosh

Editor, Seatrade Cruise News & Senior Associate Editor, Seatrade Cruise Review

Anne Kalosh covers global stories, reporting both breaking and in-depth news on cruising's significant people, places, ships and trends. A sought-after expert on cruising, she has moderated conferences around the world, including the high-profile State of the Industry panel at Seatrade Cruise Global. She created and led the acclaimed itinerary-planning case study for Seatrade's cruise master classes held at Cambridge and Oxford universities. She has been the cruise columnist for AFAR.com, and her freelance stories have appeared in a wide range of publications, from The New York Times to The Miami Herald.

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