Global Ports Holding inaugurates Europe's largest cruise terminal in Las Palmas, boosting its international cruise market presence.
Global Ports Holding has launched Europe’s largest cruise terminal.
Global Ports Holding (GPH), the world's largest cruise port operator and a subsidiary of Global Investment Holding, serves over 22 million passengers annually through 34 cruise ports in 19 countries across 4 continents. The company has inaugurated Europe’s largest cruise terminal, the Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Cruise Port Terminal, located in the Canary Islands. This terminal has the capacity to accommodate 4 cruise ships simultaneously and was developed as part of a €40 million investment plan.
Speaking at the opening ceremony of the new terminal, Mehmet Kutman, Chairman and CEO of Global Ports Holding, stated, 'The new terminal is an important step towards strengthening the role of this destination in the international cruise market. Thanks to the collaboration we have with the Las Palmas Port Authority and our partners, we share our vision of developing modern, future-ready cruise infrastructure.'
As a subsidiary of Global Investment Holding and the world's largest cruise port operator, Global Ports Holding has opened Europe’s largest cruise terminal. The Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Cruise Port Terminal, developed under a €40 million investment plan allocated for the modernization of 3 cruise terminals in the Canary Islands, is designed to serve 4 cruise ships simultaneously with three boarding bridges.
Developed in collaboration with GPH’s local partner SEPCAN, the terminal further strengthens the island as a significant destination in international cruise tourism. The innovative terminal building offers 14,000 square meters of space distributed over two floors. The layout of the terminal ensures seamless and efficient operations for both transit visits and ships using it as a home port, while also giving the island a modern and inviting image. The new terminal building was constructed in accordance with the latest sustainability and innovation standards, utilizing recycled and environmentally friendly materials. Additionally, energy-efficient systems and solar energy solutions were integrated into the building, and responsible waste management practices were implemented. As a result, the terminal has become a reference model for sustainable port infrastructure in Europe.
‘Will strengthen its international role’
The opening ceremony of the new terminal building brought together local and regional officials, business representatives, and members of the port community. In his speech at the opening ceremony, Mehmet Kutman, Chairman and CEO of Global Ports Holding, emphasized that the Canary Islands are one of the leading cruise destinations in the Atlantic and that they believe in the region's long-term potential. Noting that Las Palmas has a strategic position in global cruise routes, Kutman stated, 'The new terminal is an important step towards strengthening the role of this destination in the international cruise market. Through our collaboration with the Las Palmas Port Authority and our partners, we share our vision of developing modern, future-ready cruise infrastructure. This vision supports cruise operations, enhances the passenger experience, and contributes to the sustainable growth of the destination. As the world’s largest cruise port operator, we will continue to invest in port infrastructure and create long-term value for the destinations where we operate.'
Source: SeaNews Türkiye
