Cruise

EUROPE

EUROPE

Michele Witthaus talks to Megan Turner, environment and sustainability manager and Peter Wright, head of cruise, Port of Dover about the challenges of running environmentally friendly cruise operations.

11th March 2025

EXCLUSIVE: Green cruising at the edge of the grid

11th March 2025

ALTERNATIVE FUELS

ALTERNATIVE FUELS

Zepp.solutions, a Dutch innovator in hydrogen fuel cell technology, has been selected as the fuel cell system supplier for the NERA-H2 project, an initiative aimed at transforming the river cruise industry.

27th February 2025

H2 fuels the future of river cruise

27th February 2025

EUROPE

EUROPE

Passenger operations at St Helier Harbour are set for a major sustainability boost as the waterfront area receives approval for the first phase of regeneration.

14th January 2025

EXCLUSIVE: Ports of Jersey rejuvenation gets green light

14th January 2025

AMERICAS

AMERICAS

The Massachusetts Port Authority has pledged US$100 million to upgrade Flynn Cruiseport Boston, including US$60 million for shorepower infrastructure.

29th November 2024

Massport to bring shore power to cruise

29th November 2024

AMERICAS

AMERICAS

The Port of Detroit is seeking to implement low carbon technology and fuel sources to reduce its environmental impacts, writes Michele Witthaus

12th November 2024

EXCLUSIVE: Port of Detroit ups its game in carbon-reduction strategy

12th November 2024

AMERICAS

AMERICAS

City and port officials at the Port of Seattle, US have marked a significant milestone with the full electrification of all three cruise terminals.

1st November 2024

Seattle Port electrifies cruise terminals

1st November 2024

EUROPE

EUROPE

French Atlantic Ports has outlined its members’ latest projects to cement its reputation among cruise lines.

6th September 2024

French Atlantic Ports boost shorepower plans

6th September 2024

AUSTRALASIA

AUSTRALASIA

The Port Authority of New South Wales (NSW) has significantly reduced waste management costs for tenants at the Overseas Passenger Terminal (OPT) in Circular Quay by installing a cutting-edge waste disposal compactor.

14th August 2024

Tackling cruise waste management issues

14th August 2024

AMERICAS

AMERICAS

Port Canaveral in Florida, US is moving ahead with plans to create a new cruise terminal, the first to offer shore power.

25th July 2024

Shore power planned at new US cruise terminal

25th July 2024

EUROPE

EUROPE

Malta has launched shore power technology in the Grand Harbour, becoming the first port in the Mediterranean to connect cruise liners to the local electric grid.

17th July 2024

Maltese first in shore power technology

17th July 2024

AMERICAS

AMERICAS

Constructing a new outer harbour facility and redeveloping the existing cruise terminal will support larger cruise ship and increased demand, says the Port of Los Angeles.

15th July 2024

Los Angeles cruise development potential

15th July 2024

ALTERNATIVE FUELS

ALTERNATIVE FUELS

The Port of Seattle and cruise liner company Carnival Corporation are teaming up on a biofuel pilot.

11th July 2024

Port of Seattle to run biofuel cruise pilot

11th July 2024

EUROPE

EUROPE

Cruise terminal development will enable further growth for Le Havre’s busy cruise port while enhancing environmentally friendly facilities for ships, says Michele Witthaus

9th July 2024

EXCLUSIVE: Working together for sustainable cruise calls

9th July 2024

ASIA

ASIA

Kai Tak Cruise Terminal has been providing a hub for sustainable cruise operations in Hong Kong and beyond since 2013, Michele Witthaus talks to managing director Jeff Bent about the terminal’s environmental…

23rd April 2024

EXCLUSIVE: A big vision for Hong Kong’s green cruise hub

23rd April 2024

EUROPE

EUROPE

Norway’s Port of Haugesund is establishing itself as a cruise port of call with impressive green credentials.

12th March 2024

EXCLUSIVE: Partnerships for green growth at Haugesund

12th March 2024

CRUISE

CRUISE

Wärtsilä has signed a four-year deal with Carnival to maintain and operate wastewater handling equipment on board some of its cruise ships.

12th January 2024

Wärtsilä secures cruise wastewater deal

12th January 2024

CRUISE

CRUISE

The Port of Antwerp-Bruges is working towards greener operations on multiple fronts to tackle the environmental, social and economic impacts of cruise operations, writes Michele Witthaus.

6th December 2023

Focusing on future fuels to target zero emissions

6th December 2023

ALTERNATIVE FUELS

ALTERNATIVE FUELS

An EU project aims to convert six cruise ships to hydrogen fuel cell power using innovative refuelling technology which requires no modifications portside.

10th October 2023

Hydrogen project looks to clean up the cruise industry

10th October 2023

CRUISE

CRUISE

Luxury cruises may well have returned following the Covid-19 hiatus but so has pollution in and around ports.

2nd August 2023

Luxury cruising’s dirty secret

2nd August 2023

CRUISE

CRUISE

Francesco Balbi, port manager, Alicante Cruise Port, shares his plans for sustainable operations at the popular Spanish cruise facility with Michele Witthaus.

27th July 2023

Alicante partners up for a greener cruise future

27th July 2023