The host for GreenPort Congress 2026, Portsmouth International Port, is aiming to up its offer to cruise ships with a masterplan intended to put it in position to manage up to 80 per cent of cruise ship calls into the UK within the next five years.
At the heart of the ambitious plan will be an extension to its berths so the port can handle two 300m ships at the same time.
The port said the masterplan is expected to generate approximately £739m for the national economy by 2032 and secure more 10,000 jobs.
A new £14m terminal extension is currently under construction, and Portsmouth Port has outlined new sustainability measures it will incorporate.
Portsmouth International Port director Mike Sellers said: “There are dramatic changes facing the industry over the coming years, and we want to make sure we’re in the best position to play our role as a major UK port.
“We have been growing our cruise operations steadily and have successfully welcomed brand new lines such as Virgin Voyages to the UK and also focused our attention on regular loyal, long-standing customers such as Noble Caledonia, Ponant, Phoenix Reisen and Viking.”
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